Number 1 in Europe and no. 3 worldwide, Astrium employs 12,000 men and women in five countries: France, Germany, the UK, Spain and the Netherlands.
The guarantor Europe’s access to space as the established leader in space transportation, satellite systems and services, Astrium has for over 40 years been dedicated to bringing you all the space you need – today and tomorrow.
Astrium is a wholly owned subsidiary of EADS, a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services.
Astrium will focus on Europes Ariane space program, satellite observation of Earth, telecommunications, scientific research and launchers.
Though Astrium will have a strong market position against Lockheed Martin and Boeing, it will not likely bump the two companies from their top rankings in the near future because it will not be able to compete for contracts from the U.S. government, Gossard said.
The commission said Astrium could shut down such competitors as number-four Frances Alcatel Space and Italys Alenia Aerospazio because its parent companies supply certain components for scientific satellites and space infrastructure.
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