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    European Student Earth Orbiter

    The ESEO spacecraft

    The European Student Earth Orbiter (ESEO) is a micro-satellite mission to Low Earth Orbit. ESEO will take pictures of Earth and other celestial objects, measure radiation levels and test technologies for future education satellite missions. It is aimed at providing students with unparalleled hands-on experience to help prepare a well-qualified space engineering workforce for Europe’s future.

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    Project: European Student Earth Orbiter
    Level: University
    Status: Detailed design and development (Phase C/D) underway with Prime Contractor ALMASpace, Italy
    Contact: Piero Galeone, eseo @ esa.int

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