Airbus wins contract from Angola for Earth commentary satellite tv for pc Angeo-1
by Employees Writers
Toulouse, France (SPX) Mar 06, 2023
As a part of French President Emmanuel Macron’s go to, Airbus Defence and House has introduced an settlement for Angeo-1, the primary very excessive efficiency Angolan Earth commentary satellite tv for pc, to be manufactured by Airbus Defence and House in France, which strengthens the collaboration between the 2 international locations.
Jean-Marc Nasr, Head of House Techniques at Airbus stated: “House helps life on Earth. For this reason I used to be honoured to affix Presidents Joao Lourenco and Emmanuel Macron to help Angola’s far-sighted area ambitions. As Angola’s strategic associate for area, Airbus will ship a latest-generation Earth commentary satellite tv for pc to help social and financial growth together with a variety of strategic actions resembling city planning and administration of valuable mineral assets.”
Angola has already developed numerous operational functions utilizing satellite tv for pc imagery from Airbus Defence and House, resembling land use mapping, agriculture monitoring and maritime surveillance and in addition operates its personal telecommunications satellite tv for pc (Angosat-2).
An Airbus S250 optical satellite tv for pc, Angeo-1 builds upon Airbus’ greater than 30 yr expertise in constructing extremely dependable area techniques. As soon as in operation, it can grow to be essentially the most superior satellite tv for pc in its class within the area, positioning Angola as a number one area energy.
This satellite tv for pc will additional foster the event of the nation in many various sectors, bettering the lifetime of Angolan residents. Sovereign entry to satellite tv for pc imagery will make a major contribution to the event of infrastructure, mapping of pure assets, maritime surveillance together with fisheries, agriculture and inhabitants.
It is going to additionally present a greater understanding of the origins and impacts of local weather change on the economic system, resembling drought monitoring, rising sea ranges and water assets. This can result in being higher ready in case of pure disasters with improved response charges and decreased lack of property.
As a part of the partnership, a complete coaching programme might be offered for Angolan engineers to construct home competencies by way of focused data switch.
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