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Market Drivers
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Over the past five years, the Aerospace market has experienced some dramatic changes and challenges. A downturn in investment, the requirements to deliver more for less and the consolidation of many organisations has contributed to these challenges. However, man’s desire to protect, explore and understand its environment has enabled the Aerospace industry to maintain its position as a leading global industry.


VEGA has an unrivalled track record in many aspects of Space technology and operations and continues to contribute to Space technologies that can help protect mankind, explore new worlds and predict potential disasters.


The section below describes how VEGA is supporting key market drivers that are shaping today's Aerospace industry.
Telecommunications * Telecommunications
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VEGA provides software, engineering and management services to telecommunications satellite operators, including organisations such as the European Space Agency, Inmarsat, Eutelsat, Intelsat and World Space.
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Military Space * Military Space
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VEGA has been involved in military space since preparations began for the launch of Skynet 4 in 1988, developing a strong track record of providing services to both the UK Ministry of Defence and NATO. We are currently preparing for the launch of Skynet 5.
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Manned Space * Manned Space
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VEGA is engaged in several aspects of the manned space programmes including astronaut training, the International Space Station and the integration and validation of the European manned space ground infrastructure.
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Civil Aviation * Civil Aviation
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VEGA has more than 20 years’ experience in the aviation industry, working with airlines, airports, third party training organisations, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Air Traffic Control and Management (ATC / ATM) companies and regulatory authorities.
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Space Science * Space Science
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* VEGA supports many European space science programmes, which include missions to shed light on the evolution of our solar system, to understand our place in the universe, and to explore the origins of life.
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Earth Observation * Earth Observation
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* VEGA is involved in current and future Earth Observation (EO) projects, ranging from individual instrument design and ground segment data processing, to the planning and operation of meteorological and EO satellite systems.
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Satellite Navigation * Satellite Navigation
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* Since 1999, VEGA has been participating in the development of Galileo, Europe's equivalent to the United States' Global Positioning System, including operations engineering, project support and simulations development.
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