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Space sector context

The space sector is undergoing a major transformation, driven by the rise of New Space, growing strategic sovereignty issues, and the expansion of civil, institutional and defence applications. Players must meet rising demand for space capabilities (telecommunications, observation, navigation, science) while managing significant cost, schedule and reliability constraints. This context is accompanied by intensifying international competition, the rapid evolution of system architectures (reusable launchers, constellations, minisatellites) and increased requirements in terms of sustainability and space environment management. Faced with these issues, the space sector must address major technical and industrial challenges linked to system complexity, extreme operational environments and very high reliability requirements. Development cycles must be shortened while maintaining a high level of qualification and safety.

Ametra supports institutional and industrial space stakeholders on launcher, satellite and ground-segment programmes, from early phases through industrialisation and operations.

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Key challenges in the space sector

Performance & mass

Mass/volume optimisation, energy efficiency

Reliability and operational safety

Zero defects, system robustness in harsh environments

Time-to-market

Shorter development cycles, agile teams

Environmental constraints

Resistance to shocks, vibration, vacuum, thermal conditions and radiation

Industrialization

Transition from prototype to series production, cost control

Programs and intervention environments

Ametra operates across all space segments:

  • Civil and institutional launchers
  • Satellites: nanosatellites, microsatellites, complex platforms
  • Onboard Equipment
  • Ground systems and communication stations
  • Test benches and test equipment

Programmes and references: Ariane 6, MaiaSpace, Prometheus, Hemeria

Our Expertise Across the Entire Lifecycle

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Product engineering

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Calculation and simulation

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Electrical, electronic & systems engineering

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Test equipment & testing engineering

Why choose Ametra?

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Are you developing a launcher, a satellite, on-board equipment or a ground system?

Ametra puts its space expertise at the service of your projects’ success.

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