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European Space Agency is a robotics company founded 1998, based in France, developing 1 robot primarily in the Research category.
Leading European aerospace company designing and building satellites, space systems, and robotics for Earth observation, navigation, and deep space exploration.
Thales Alenia Space designs and manufactures satellites, space systems, and robotic components for Earth observation, navigation, telecommunications, and deep space missions. Key products include the PROBA series of robotic satellites, the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter, and robotic arms for space stations. Customers include ESA, NASA, and national space agencies across Europe and globally. The company operates primarily in France, Italy, and Belgium, with major facilities in Toulouse and Cannes.
Company facts
- Legal name
- European Space Agency (ESA)
- HQ
- Paris, France
- Founded
- 1998 · 28 yrs
- Employees
- 10,000+
- Stage
- unknown
- Website
- www.thalesaleniaspace.com
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Trusted by
- CNESdeployed 2022cnes-sfr.fr ↗
Awards & recognition
- CNES Space Technology Award2023cnes-sfr.fr ↗
Milestones
Partnered with CNES on ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter mission
Press coverage
- ExoMars Mission Partnership Announced
CNES Press · Mar 2022
Active products by European Space Agency
1 shown| # | Category | Key specs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Schiaparelli | Research | Top speed 70 m/s | 2016 | BB |
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