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Thales Alenia Space delivers its first "Eurobot Ground" to ESA

Cannes, France - Result of the program started in 2002, to support the ISS's Extra-Vehicular Activities

Thales Alenia Space announced today that it has delivered the Eurobot Ground Prototype (EGP) to the European Space Agency (ESA), following successful testing and qualification. ESA launched the Eurobot programme in 2002 to support the International Space Station's Extra-Vehicular Activities (EVA), as well as future manned space missions. Developed by Thales Alenia Space Italia as prime contractor,...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1116923
Rome, Italy, 05/03/2010 18:21
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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