Tue, May 11, 2004
Arianespace, EADS, Ink Deal For 30 Launches
As German Chancellor Gerhard
Schroder and French Minister of Research Francois d'Aubert looked
on, Arianespace and EADS signed a contract at the Berlin Air Show
Monday for the production of 30 Ariane-5 launchers.
This contract, called "PA batch", will allow Arianespace to
ensure its launch service continuity, to enhance its performance
and competitiveness on the international launcher market. The first
Ariane 5 of the PA batch will be launched in 2005. This batch will
mainly consist of a configuration of standardized launchers Ariane
5 ECA. Besides this version of Ariane 5, the PA batch will also
include Ariane 5 ES for the launches of the ATV (Automated Transfer
Vehicle).
The contract signature of the PA batch is the implementation of
the new role of EADS SPACE Transportation as single prime
contractor of the Ariane 5 system. Its commitment is to deliver an
integrated launcher to Arianespace in French Guiana. This means
that the company manages from now the whole range of relations and
contracts with the subcontractors covering launch vehicle
production. As a result, EADS SPACE Transportation oversees the
European cost reduction initiative and enhances production
capabilities.
Arianespace is in charge of the
commercial launch service operation. As "prime customer," the
company will source the launcher from the prime contractor, adapt
it to the customer mission requirements, integrates the satellites
and farings, and carries out launch operations at Europe's
Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.
The contract signing came on the heels of EADS successful
drop-test of its space shuttle prototype, the Phoenix.
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