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Angela Merkel at the ’Space for Earth’ space pavilion at ILA
The first documents signalling the go-ahead for Europe’s fleet of MetOp Second Generation weather satellites were signed by Volker Liebig, ESA Director of Earth Observation Programmes, and Michael Menking, Head of Airbus Defence & Space’s Earth Observation, Navigation and Science Programmes at the Berlin Air Show on 20 May 2014. These important documents were signed in the presence of the German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Jean-Jacques Dordain, ESA Director General.
Angela Merkel visits the ’Space for Earth’ space pavilion at ILA
Jean-Jacques Dordain, ESA Director General, presents to the German Chancellor Angela Merkel and to Charles Bolden, NASA Administrator, the ’Space for Earth’ space pavilion at ILA, the Berlin Air and Space Show, on 20 May 2014.
Angela Merkel visits the ’Space for Earth’ space pavilion at ILA
Jean-Jacques Dordain, ESA Director General, presents to the German Chancellor Angela Merkel and to Charles Bolden, NASA Administrator, the ’Space for Earth’ space pavilion at ILA, the Berlin Air and Space Show, on 20 May 2014.
Angela Merkel visits the ’Space for Earth’ space pavilion at ILA
Jean-Jacques Dordain, ESA Director General, presents to the German Chancellor Angela Merkel and to Charles Bolden, NASA Administrator, the ’Space for Earth’ space pavilion at ILA, the Berlin Air and Space Show, on 20 May 2014.
Angela Merkel visits the ’Space for Earth’ space pavilion at ILA
Jean-Jacques Dordain, ESA Director General, presents to the German Chancellor Angela Merkel and to Charles Bolden, NASA Administrator, the ’Space for Earth’ space pavilion at ILA, the Berlin Air and Space Show, on 20 May 2014.
Signature MetOp Second Generation
The first documents signalling the go-ahead for Europe’s fleet of MetOp Second Generation weather satellites were signed by Volker Liebig, ESA Director of Earth Observation Programmes, and Michael Menking, Head of Airbus Defence & Space’s Earth Observation, Navigation and Science Programmes at the Berlin Air Show on 20 May 2014. These important documents were signed in the presence of the German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

With the first contractual documents now signed, the ’A’ satellites will be developed and built by Airbus Defence and Space in Toulouse, France, while the ’B’ satellites will be developed and built at the company’s facilities in Friedrichshafen, Germany. However, under the leadership of Airbus Defence and Space, a large industrial consortium of many different companies around Europe will be involved.
Signature MetOp Second Generation
The first documents signalling the go-ahead for Europe’s fleet of MetOp Second Generation weather satellites were signed by Volker Liebig, ESA Director of Earth Observation Programmes, and Michael Menking, Head of Airbus Defence & Space’s Earth Observation, Navigation and Science Programmes at the Berlin Air Show on 20 May 2014. These important documents were signed in the presence of the German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

With the first contractual documents now signed, the ’A’ satellites will be developed and built by Airbus Defence and Space in Toulouse, France, while the ’B’ satellites will be developed and built at the company’s facilities in Friedrichshafen, Germany. However, under the leadership of Airbus Defence and Space, a large industrial consortium of many different companies around Europe will be involved.
’Space for Earth’ space pavilion at ILA
The ’Space for Earth’ space pavilion at ILA, the Berlin Air and Space Show, on 20 May 2014.

This year, when ESA and its member states are celebrating 50 years of European Cooperation in Space, the exhibition underlines the importance of building on the past achievements on space science, exploration and applications to shape the future of Europe in this strategic sector.
’Space for Earth’ space pavilion at ILA
The ’Space for Earth’ space pavilion at ILA, the Berlin Air and Space Show, on 19 May 2014.

This year, when ESA and its member states are celebrating 50 years of European Cooperation in Space, the exhibition underlines the importance of building on the past achievements on space science, exploration and applications to shape the future of Europe in this strategic sector.
’Space for Earth’ space pavilion at ILA
The ’Space for Earth’ space pavilion at ILA, the Berlin Air and Space Show, on 20 May 2014.

This year, when ESA and its member states are celebrating 50 years of European Cooperation in Space, the exhibition underlines the importance of building on the past achievements on space science, exploration and applications to shape the future of Europe in this strategic sector.
’Space for Earth’ space pavilion at ILA
The ’Space for Earth’ space pavilion at ILA, the Berlin Air and Space Show, on 20 May 2014.

This year, when ESA and its member states are celebrating 50 years of European Cooperation in Space, the exhibition underlines the importance of building on the past achievements on space science, exploration and applications to shape the future of Europe in this strategic sector.
Sigmar Gabriel visits the ’Space for Earth’ space pavilion at ILA
Sigmar Gabriel, German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, visits the ’Space for Earth’ space pavilion at ILA, with Jean-Jacques Dordain, ESA Director General, and Jan-Dietrich Wörner, DLR Chairman and ESA Council Chair, on 20 May 2014.
Sigmar Gabriel visits the ’Space for Earth’ space pavilion at ILA
Sigmar Gabriel, German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, visits the ’Space for Earth’ space pavilion at ILA, with Jean-Jacques Dordain, ESA Director General, and Jan-Dietrich Wörner, DLR Chairman and ESA Council Chair, on 20 May 2014.
Panel discussion on Future Challenges for Global Space Cooperation
Panel discussion on Future Challenges for Global Space Cooperation at the ’Space for Earth’ space pavilion at ILA, the Berlin Air and Space Show, on 20 May 2014.

From left to right: Jean-Jacques Dordain, ESA’s Director General, Charles Bolden, NASA Administrator, Johann-Dietrich Wörner, Chairman of the Executive Board of DLR, Evert Dudok, Head of Airbus Defence and Space - Communication, Intelligence and Security and Ulrich Bobinger, moderator.
’Space for Earth’ space pavilion at ILA
The ’Space for Earth’ space pavilion at ILA, the Berlin Air and Space Show, on 20 May 2014.

This year, when ESA and its member states are celebrating 50 years of European Cooperation in Space, the exhibition underlines the importance of building on the past achievements on space science, exploration and applications to shape the future of Europe in this strategic sector.
Panel discussion on Future Challenges for Global Space Cooperation
Panel discussion on Future Challenges for Global Space Cooperation at the ’Space for Earth’ space pavilion at ILA, the Berlin Air and Space Show, on 20 May 2014.

From left to right: Jean-Jacques Dordain, ESA’s Director General, Charles Bolden, NASA Administrator, Johann-Dietrich Wörner, Chairman of the Executive Board of DLR, Evert Dudok, Head of Airbus Defence and Space - Communication, Intelligence and Security and Ulrich Bobinger, moderator.
Panel discussion on Future Challenges for Global Space Cooperation
Panel discussion on Future Challenges for Global Space Cooperation at the ’Space for Earth’ space pavilion at ILA, the Berlin Air and Space Show, on 20 May 2014.

From left to right: Jean-Jacques Dordain, ESA’s Director General, Charles Bolden, NASA Administrator, Johann-Dietrich Wörner, Chairman of the Executive Board of DLR, Evert Dudok, Head of Airbus Defence and Space - Communication, Intelligence and Security and Ulrich Bobinger, moderator.
Charles Bolden takes part in a panel discussion
Charles Bolden, NASA Administrator, and Jean-Jacques Dordain, ESA Director General, take part in a panel discussion on Future Challenges for Global Space CooperationPanel discussion on Future Challenges for Global Space Cooperation at the ’Space for Earth’ space pavilion at ILA, the Berlin Air and Space Show, on 20 May 2014.
Jean-Jacques Dordain takes part in a panel discussion
Jean-Jacques Dordain, ESA Director General, and Charles Bolden, NASA Administrator, take part in a panel discussion on Future Challenges for Global Space CooperationPanel discussion on Future Challenges for Global Space Cooperation at the ’Space for Earth’ space pavilion at ILA, the Berlin Air and Space Show, on 20 May 2014.
Panel discussion on Future Challenges for Global Space Cooperation
Panel discussion on Future Challenges for Global Space Cooperation at the ’Space for Earth’ space pavilion at ILA, the Berlin Air and Space Show, on 20 May 2014.

From left to right: Jean-Jacques Dordain, ESA’s Director General, Charles Bolden, NASA Administrator, Johann-Dietrich Wörner, Chairman of the Executive Board of DLR, Evert Dudok, Head of Airbus Defence and Space - Communication, Intelligence and Security and Ulrich Bobinger, moderator.
Entrance of the ’Space for Earth’ space pavilion at ILA
Entrance of the ’Space for Earth’ space pavilion at ILA, the Berlin Air and Space Show, on 20 May 2014.

A full-size model of Alphasat, the largest and most sophisticated telecom satellite ever built in Europe, sits in front of the pavilion. The first mission to use the Alphabus platform was launched atop an Ariane 5 in July 2013.
Entrance of the ’Space for Earth’ space pavilion at ILA
Entrance of the ’Space for Earth’ space pavilion at ILA, the Berlin Air and Space Show, on 20 May 2014.

A full-size model of Alphasat, the largest and most sophisticated telecom satellite ever built in Europe, sits in front of the pavilion. The first mission to use the Alphabus platform was launched atop an Ariane 5 in July 2013.


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