In the Space Zone in Hall 3:Airbus Defence and Space will showcase Alphasat, one of the most technically advanced telecommunications satellites ever constructed for civilian applications. Launched in 2013, Alphasat provides coverage over Europe, the Middle East and Africa for operator Inmarsat, and strengthens its existing I-4 series satellite constellation, whose three satellites were also built by Airbus Defence and Space.Also on display will be an exhibition model of the comet chasing spacecraft Rosetta, whose 10 year journey to comet 67P reaches a key milestone in August when it goes into orbit, and then in November when it will deploy a lander to study the nucleus. In addition a model of Sentinel 5 Precursor Earth observation satellite will highlight Airbus Defence and Space’s key role in the European Copernicus programme. Sentinel 5 Precursor is due to be launched in 2016.
From 14 to 20 July the UK Space Agency will be at the Space Zone at the Farnborough International Airshow.https://www.gov.uk/government/news/countdown-to-farnborough-international-airshowSpace Zonehttp://www.farnborough.com/Content/Space-Zone/11_93/Websitehttp://www.farnborough.com/