Satellite Formation Flying 23rd February 2006

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Satellite Formation Flying23rd February
2006
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Why get involved in PROBA3/Formation Flying
technologies?

• Opportunity to access the DG/ESA geo-return
  special measure as an usable RD budget
• Complements BNSC investment in Unionics
  spacecraft control and distributed processing
  architectures
• Provides a framework for industry to identify and
  develop bids into other Government funding
  streams
• Position UK industry for lead role in science
  missions through participation in PROBA3 mission
• Potential to address other mission types and
  enable small satellite constellations to offer
  new capabilities
• Raises perception of UK technology as a valuable
  partner in bilateral programmes