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| MetOp-A, due for launch this summer, is the first
in a series of three EUMETSAT Polar System (EPS) satellites developed
by the European Space Agency (ESA) for EUMETSAT, the European Organisation
for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites. This artist's impression
shows the deployment of the solar array. Credits: ESA - AOES Medialab |
Discover European space with a stroll around the 'International Space
Village' at ILA2006
From Tuesday 16 to Sunday 21 May 2006, ESA will participate in the ILA2006
International Air Show in Berlin, together with the Deutsches Zentrum
für Luft- und Raumfahrt, DLR (German Aerospace Centre) and the German
Space Industries Association, BDLI.
Over 1000 exhibitors from more than 40 countries will be gathering at
Berlin-Schönefeld Airport to display their latest aircraft and a
wide range of products, systems and processes representing every area
of this high tech industry and, of course, Space!
At the “International Space Village” European space programmes
and activities will be highlighted by means of an exhibition and special
events and presentations addressed to politicians, decision makers, the
international space community, media and general public.
ESA is exhibiting along with the DLR and BDLI in a 1400 m2 pavilion to
promote space as an essential factor in discovery, competitiveness and
European identity. Key areas and specific missions will be promoted: Launchers,
Human Spaceflight, Exploration, Space Science, Earth Observation, Navigation,
Operations and Technology.
Throughout the week, a stage set up in the space pavilion will host various
kinds of presentations and events. The programme is being finalised and
will be posted on the ESA and DLR websites at a later stage.
More information on the Berlin Air Show at
http://www.ila-berlin.de
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