VEGA Space
Expert Advice. Pragmatic Solutions.
VEGA Space is one of
the leading names in the European Space sector, working with
Space agencies, satellite operators and manufacturers worldwide. We
support the full programme lifecycle to ensure that the design,
development and operation of Space missions meet the programme
goals.
Founded in 1978, VEGA Space now employs
nearly 400 highly-qualified staff in the Space domain, working for
our companies in the UK, Germany, France and Spain. We provide
expert consulting, technology development and engineering services
and have achieved a first-class reputation for both innovation and
pragmatism. VEGA Space Ltd is a subsidiary of Telespazio, a
Finmeccanica / Thales company.
Over 30 years working with the
European Space Agency (ESA)
We can look back on more than 30 years'
successful involvement in almost every European Space Agency
mission and many other European and international programmes.
Looking ahead, we are investing significantly and working with
government, industry and academia to ensure our technology and
services remain at the forefront of national and international
Space endeavours.
Core Capabilities
VEGA Space's core capabilities
include:
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Programme and Procurement Support – providing the management support that enables
clients to successfully transform strategy into measurable
benefits. Based on complete understanding of systems architectures,
we work with our clients to plan and deliver complex programmes to
achieve successful outcomes with low operational
risk.
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End-to-end Ground Systems – our capabilities in this area range across all
elements of ground systems including: Mission Control Systems;
Satellite and Ground Station Planning Systems; Payload Data
Systems; Ground Station System Engineering; and Communications and
Network System Engineering.
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Simulation and Modelling – a leading name in Europe for software simulators,
VEGA has developed many operational simulators for ESA, and been
instrumental in the development of ESA’s simulation
infrastructure. Our portfolio of smart solutions to support
the complete programme lifecycle include: Concept and design
simulation; System and functional engineering simulation; Test bed
engineering simulation; On-board software verification facilities;
Operations and ground segment simulators.
- Training
Solutions – combining advanced learning practices,
technology-based training and performance support techniques to
identify and bridge human capability gaps, ensuring organisational
performance improvement. Our services include: Individual skills
training; team and multi-team training; performance support
systems; installation and management; performance analysis;
organisational development.
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Systems and Operations Engineering –
focussing on the long-term provision
and management of systems and operations engineering teams at
scientific, commercial and military satellite operators. Our
international team of over 100 systems and operations engineers
provides us with the flexibility and experience to engage with the
widest range of customers, including national and military
programmes.
- Mobile Satellite
Services – offering the very
best in mobile satellite communications, and
providing broadband data and voice services in the world’s
remotest locations with a reliable and easy-to-use
service.
In 2008, VEGA was acquired by
Finmeccanica SpA. On 1 January 2011, VEGA Space Ltd became a
subsidiary of Telespazio, a Finmeccanica/Thales company.