Italian Space Agency entrusts Thales for role in EO surface biology and geology mission with NASA

Italian Space Agency entrusts Thales for role in EO surface biology and geology mission with NASA

Space Daily

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Paris, France (SPX) Jan 23, 2025

The Italian Space Agency (ASI) has awarded a key contract to Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), to contribute to NASA's Surface Biology and Geology - Thermal Infrared (SBG-TIR) Earth Observation mission. This agreement follows a 2023 collaboration pact between ASI and NASA for the SBG-TIR mission. The partnership underscores a long-standing commit

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