Ariane 5 / Envisat: A Double Success for EADS
Amsterdam, 01 March 2002
The successful launch of Envisat by Ariane 5 last night is a double success for EADS European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company, prime contractor for both the launcher and the satellite through its subsidiaries EADS LV and Astrium.
"Envisat, boosted into space by an Ariane 5 rocket, is Europe's largest and most complex Earth observation satellite ever built. It demonstrates the high degree of advanced technology existing within EADS space activities. Ariane 5 proved to be the reliable trump card in today's challenging launcher market", stated Philippe Camus and Rainer Hertrich, CEOs of EADS. "EADS is proud to be at the top of most of the early 21 century essential space missions."
"After The European satellites ERS in the nineties, EADS continues to contribute to the improvement of our environment and to play a key role in Earth observation, thanks to the unique know-how and excellent skills of our space teams in that challenging area. The success of our Earth observation products is essential for the future of our planet".
With revenues amounting to EUR 30.8 billion and a workforce of around 103,000, in 2001, EADS European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company is the largest European aerospace company and the No 2 worldwide. It is active in the sectors of commercial aircraft, helicopters, space, military transport and combat aircraft as well as defence technology and services. Among others, EADS holds 80 percent of Airbus, 75 percent of the space company Astrium, 100 percent of the helicopter manufacturer Eurocopter, 43 percent in the Eurofighter programme and 37.5 percent in the missile company MBDA.
Contact EADS Corporate Communications :
Roland Sanguinetti
+33 1 42 24 24 26
Martine Galland
+33 1 42 24 22 54
Rainer Ohler
+49 89 607 34 23
5 Miguel Sanchez
+34 91 585 77 89
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