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As
the Soyuz Company, Starsem brings together four of the world's
leading space organizations.
Starsem offers the expertise of commercial, technical and operational
teams with years of experience gained through manned and unmanned
launches that span the history of the space program.
Astrium / Arianespace / Russian
Federal Space Agency / The Samara Space
Center (TsSKB-Progress)
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Astrium
Astrium
is a wholly owned subsidiary of EADS, a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. Number 1 in Europe and no. 3 worldwide, Astrium employs 15,000 men and women in five countries: France, Germany, the UK, Spain and the Netherlands. 15,000 professionals chosen from among the very best, all passionate about space and driven by the great adventure of our time – bringing the infinite potential of space down to Earth for the benefit of mankind. Guaranteeing Europe’s access to space as the established leader in space transportation, satellite systems and services, Astrium has for over 40 years been dedicated to bring you all the space you need - now and in the future. It is a mission which resonates with many of the most prestigious names in space – Ariane, the International Space Station, Envisat, Mars Express, Skynet 5 … It is a mission with a consistent commitment, to offer our customers the best possible solutions in the market, with unbeatable levels of, quality, cost-efficiency and schedule adherence.
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Arianespace
Arianespace
is the world’s leading launch Service & Solutions company, providing innovation to its customers since 1980. Backed by 24 shareholders and the European Space Agency, Arianespace offers an unrivalled family of launchers, comprising Ariane 5, Soyuz and Vega, and an international workforce renowned for a culture of commitment and excellence. As of October 1, 2010, Arianespace had launched a total of 283 payloads, including more than half of all the commercial satellites now in service worldwide. It has a backlog of 22 Ariane 5 and 18 Soyuz launches, equal to more than three years of business.
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Russian Federal
Space Agency
The
Russian Federal
Space Agency (Roscosmos) is the central body of the federal executive
authority defining the Russian Federation's national policy in
the field of space research and exploration. The agency also performs
interdisciplinary coordination of national scientific and application
space programs.
It was created
in February 1992 by a decree issued by the President of the Russian
Federation.
Agency's responsibilities
include: development and implementation of Russian national space
policy; acting in the capacity of government customer in the development
of scientific and application space systems, facilities and equipment;
establishing international cooperation and collaboration in space
research, and organization/coordination of commercial space programs.
Operations under
Agency responsibility include several hundred space companies
and organizations.
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The Samara Space
Center
The Samara Space
Center "TsSKB-Progress" was created by a Russian
Presidential decree in 1996 by combining the TsSKB Central Samara
Design Bureau and the "Progress" production plant.
The Samara Space
Center is one of the world leaders in the design of launchers,
spacecraft and related systems. Its history goes back to the start
of the space program in 1959 when a branch of the Moscow OKB-1
design bureau was established in the city of Kuibyshev (now known
as Samara).
The Center evolved
a family of launch vehicles from the OKB-1's R-7 intercontinental
ballistic missile.
Approximately 10
versions were developed, including Sputnik (which carried the
first man-made satellite into orbit), Vostok (used for the initial
manned space flight), Molniya and Soyuz. The organization also
has developed - or is involved in - a range of spacecraft, including
the Foton, Bion, Resurs, and Nika satellites.
The Samara Space
Center has facilities for static, vibration, thermal and environmental
testing, as well as simulators and test benches.
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