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Telespazio has revealed details of a contract with AVIO that sees continued maintenance and support for the VEGA launch pad in French Guiana. The three year contract, worth 2.7 million euros ($2.85 million) and runs until 2025, was announced Oct. 19. Telespazio will operate as the prime contractor with the support of its subsidiaries in France and French Guiana, which will act as subcontractors to ensure excellence in service delivery.

Telespazio will manage the control and monitoring systems of the launch pad, including the Vega Monitor and Control system, the automatic intervention call management system (Systeme Automatique des Appels D’Astreinte – SAAA), and various monitoring and control systems for mechanical infrastructure. Additionally, the company will ensure the continuity of operations for telecommunication and synchronization systems, crucial for the success of space launches, as well as engineering support, essential for operational planning activities and ensuring efficient and safe launch operations.

“The contract renewal demonstrates AVIO’s ongoing confidence in Telespazio’s ability to provide reliable and high-quality services, and our shared commitment to contributing to the success of European space missions,” Luigi Pasquali, CEO of Telespazio, said in a statement.