A landmark agreement on collaboration on large space platforms, announced at Le Bourget on 19 June. The two major satellite manufacturers Alcatel Space and Astrium, made the announcement jointly from the ESA Pavilion.
From left to right : Mr. B. Mathieu (CNES), Mr Bouvier (EADS/Astrium), Ms P. Sourisse (Alcatel) and Mr C. Mastracci (ESA).