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Spacecraft Operations
and Engineering Services

Advanced engineering support for your next space mission

We are involved in some of the most important European space missions such as Copernicus, Galileo and the Columbus laboratory on the European section of the International Space Station (ISS), and other ESA Earth observation and scientific programs. With more than 30 years of experience in delivering engineering services, we can support any space mission, be it Earth observations, telecommunications, navigation, interplanetary, astronomical, or manned spaceflights.

Services are provided through our subsidiaries LSE Space and Aurora Technology.

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Systems Engineering and Software Solutions

We deliver comprehensive system engineering and software solutions, applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies while meeting the rigorous quality standards set by leading global space agencies (ECSS, SSP, IEEE, and more). Our broad expertise spans mission-critical systems such as Monitoring & Control Systems (MCS), Mission Planning (MPS), Flight Dynamics (FD), Orbit Determination, Space Situational Awareness (SSA), and LEOP support tools.

Space Engineering

We deliver specialized engineering and scientific services designed to ensure the success of space missions. With a focus on professional project execution, innovative service delivery, and the expertise of our highly skilled professionals, we provide comprehensive support throughout the entire space product development life cycle.

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Engineer at ESA Operations Center, Cred: ESA

Space Science Operations

We have the capability and the expertise to provide support to strategic and long-term science planning, along with Missions Science Data Processing, Payload Operations & Software Development, Science IT Infrastructure and Operations support.

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Mission Operations

Our service portfolio covers all operational mission phases from the ops concept definition and operations preparation to decommissioning, including LEOP, commissioning, routine and special operations, and our expertise encompasses all types of missions: Earth observation, scientific, interplanetary, astronomy, telecommunications, navigation and manned spaceflight.

Image: The German Space Operations Center (GSOC)

Nathalie Fortier

Nathalie Fortier

Head of Engineering Services

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