12th ESMATS sponsors
European Space AgencyThe European Space Agency is Europe's gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe's space capability
and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe.
Website: www.esa.int
Science and Technology Facilities Council
At the forefront of UK space science research, the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory operates one of the largest space
research laboratories in Europe. Working with universities, research institutes, industry and government agencies
around the world, we provide leadership and management as well as satellite- and ground-based instrumentation,
testing and data handling for international missions in:
- meteorology
- earth observation
- atmospheric science
- solar and solar-terrestrial physics
- planetary science
- astronomy
- radio communications
The Rutherford Appleton Laboratory is part of the Science and Technology Facilities Council, one of the UK's eight research councils and is host to some of the UK's largest facilities in support of science and engineering research.
Contacts:
Director of Space Science and Technology: +44 1235 445527
e-mail r.holdaway@rl.ac.uk
All enquiries: Jeremy Curtis +44 1235 446460
e-mail j.curtis@rl.ac.uk
Website: www.sstd.rl.ac.uk
ASTOSThe Association of Specialist Technical Organisations for Space (ASTOS)
was created in 1988, its objective to serve the needs of small and medium
sized organisations operating in the space sector. Today the Association
provides services to companies and university groups offering a diverse range
of technical expertise and products, all targeted at space applications.
The very diversity of the Association's members is one of its key
strengths.
Website: www.astos.org.uk
Astrium LtdAstrium, a subsidiary of EADS SPACE, is Europe's leading satellite system specialist. Its satellite activities
cover complete civil and military telecommunications and Earth observation systems, science and navigation programmes, and all
spacecraft avionics and equipment. In 2005 EADS SPACE had a turnover of EUR2.7 billion and 11,000 employees in France, Germany, the
United Kingdom and Spain.
The Mechanisms group at Astrium Stevenage has been involved in all aspects of spacecraft mechanisms since
the 1970s. During that time over 400 mechanisms have been delivered and through diligent attention to detail during the design
process these mechanisms have proven to be highly reliable with, for example, approaching 860 successful in-orbit SADM
years without failure (Jul 2006).
Access to experienced mechanism stress and thermal engineers means that a complete detailed design solution can be provided for any
spacecraft mechanism.
The Mechanisms Group at Stevenage is part of the Astrium Space Mechanisms Group managed through the Mechanisms Centre of
Competence in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Together with the Mechanisms Department in Toulouse, France the 3 departments have
access to a wide range of skills, knowledge and experience covering all aspects of space mechanisms design.
Contacts:
Mechanisms CoC - Hans-Juergen Jung +49 7545 83476
Head of Coolers, Mechanisms and Launch Vehicles UK
Edward Brown +44 (0)1438 778138
Design Team Manager, UK
Paul McMahon +44 (0)1438 773214
Website: www.astrium.eads.net
BNSC The British National Space Centre (BNSC) is at the heart of UK efforts to explore and exploit space. Formed from 11 government departments and research councils, BNSC:
- co-ordinate UK civil space activity;
- support academic research;
- nurture the UK space industry; and
- work to increase understanding of space science and its practical benefits.
and have the following three long-term objectives:
- to enhance the UK's standing in astronomy, planetary and environmental sciences;
- to stimulate increased productivity by promoting the use of space in government, science and commerce; and
- to develop innovative space systems, to deliver sustainable improvement in the quality of life.
Website: www.bnsc.gov.uk
CNES Founded in 1961, the Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales (CNES) is the government agency responsible for shaping and
implementing France’s space policy in Europe.
Its task is to invent the space systems of the future, bring space technologies to maturity and guarantee France’s independent
access to space.
CNES is a pivotal player in Europe’s space programme, and a major source of initiatives and proposals that aim to maintain France
and Europe’s competitive edge.
It conceives and executes space programmes with its partners in the scientific community and industry, and is closely involved in
many international cooperation programmes—the key to any far-reaching space policy.
The agency’s more-than 2,400-strong workforce constitutes an exceptional pool of talent, with some 1,800 engineers and
executives, 35% of whom are women.
Through its ability to innovate and its forward-looking vision, CNES is helping to foster new technologies that will
benefit society as a whole, focusing on:
- access to space
- civil applications of space
- sustainable development
- science and technology research
- security and defence
Website: www.cnes.fr
EPFL/RUAG Aerospace The mission of the Space Center EPFL is to promote and develop space activities by involving Swiss
education, science and industries according to the following themes:
- Trigger the students' interest with new projects and lectures related to space.
- Strongly encourage Space R&D by opening new research areas and reinforcing on-going activities.
- Foster cooperation with the Swiss space industries to increase competitiveness and yield in an improved collaboration with academic laboratories.
RUAG Aerospace, as the main industrial partner of the Space Center EPFL plays a key role to ensure that these objectives are achieved.
Websites: space.epfl.ch - www.ruag.com
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