UK industry, led by Airbus, secures role in ESA's Vigil mission for space weather forecasting satellite.

The UK industry has secured a key role in the European Space Agency's (ESA) Vigil mission, a space weather forecasting satellite that will improve early warning of solar storms. Airbus, selected by ESA, will design and build the satellite, providing vital four to five days' notice of solar winds approaching Earth. The Vigil mission will support 150 highly skilled jobs in the UK and strengthen Airbus UK's position as a space prime.

May 22, 2024
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