Thales Alenia Space Schweiz



    Thales Alenia Space Schweiz

    Segment   Research Development Production
    Earth Observation ✔ ✔ ✔
    Life and Physical Sciences ✔
    Satellite-based Applications
    Instruments and Payloads ✔ ✔ ✔
    Spacecraft and on-board Equipment ✔ ✔
    Ground Segment
    Materials and Processes
    Structures
    Electronic Components
    Software
    Basic Research for Space Technology ✔
    Small Satellite Activities
    "Space for Life"
    Profile
    • BepiColombo - Receiver Subsystem for BELA Instrument
    • Sentinel-5p - Detector Module for TROPOMI Instrument
    • Exomars Trace Gas Orbiter - Telescope for CaSSIS Instrument
    • LISA Pathfinder - Laser Modulator, Delta-CCU Electronics and Inertial - Sensor Front End Electronics
    • Alphasat, Sentinel-1/2 A/B - Telescope for Laser Communication Terminal
    • SMOS - Optical Harness for MIRA


    Field of Expertise

    Thales Alenia Space in Switzerland has demonstrated its high level of competence in several projects involving engineering, testing and production of optics and electronics, such as:

    • Cameras for Planetary Research
    • Front End Electronics for various sensors, including CCD readout
    • Radiation Monitors
    • Optical Terminals for broadband inter-satellite and space-to-ground communications
    • Highly stable optical structures
    • Optical Harnesses for satellites
    • Laser Altimeters for planetary research
    References
    • BepiColombo - Receiver Subsystem for BELA Instrument
    • Sentinel-5p - Detector Module for TROPOMI Instrument
    • Exomars Trace Gas Orbiter - Telescope for CaSSIS Instrument
    • LISA Pathfinder - Laser Modulator, Delta-CCU Electronics and Inertial - Sensor Front End Electronics
    • Alphasat, Sentinel-1/2 A/B - Telescope for Laser Communication Terminal
    • SMOS - Optical Harness for MIRA