Support to ESA Programmes
Within the ESA matrix structure, space missions are managed by dedicated Programme Directorates.
In its support activities, the Automation & Robotics Section :
- provides technical services and specialised professional integrated and functional support, review teams, for space projects and programmes according to support plans and modalities agreed between Programme Directorates and D/TEC;
- provide industry and ESA projects with technical expertise and support, as appropriate, to allow them to solve special problems, investigate anomalies, and conduct independent evaluations.
The A&R Section provides/has provided support to the following Programme Directorates:
Human Spaceflight, Microgravity and Exploration Directorate (D/HME) for the projects:
The European Robot Arm (ERA)
COLUMBUS Microgravity Faciliites (BIOLAB, FSL, MSL, EPM)
FOTON
EUROBOT
Exploration Porgramme (EXOMARS and Mars Sample Return)
Science Directorate for the projects:
Bepicolumbo
Science reference Missions
EU and Industrial Matters Directorate for the projects:
GSV
CONEXPRESS-OLEV