Preparing to build ESA’s Jupiter mission

[Waspie_Dwarf]

Preparing to build ESA’s Jupiter mission

17 July 2015 Airbus Defence & Space in France has been selected as the prime industrial contractor for ESA’s Juice mission to Jupiter and its icy moons.

The agency’s Industrial Policy Committee approved the award of the €350.8 million contract yesterday. Pending the negotiation of contractual details, this should allow work to start by the end of this month. The formal contract signing will take place after the summer break.

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[Four Winds]

I hope that I am still around in 15 years to see what they find!

[Merc14]

I hope that I am still around in 15 years to see what they find!

Right there with ya Razer. Sounds like a great mission to one of the most interesting places in our solar system.

[Zalmoxis]

Good to hear that. Jupiter is a beautiful planet.