MT Mechatronics is responsible for planning, supplying and starting up the mechanical systems at the space center in Kourou, French-Guyana. The facilities are to be handed over to CNES and the European Space Agency ESA in May 2018. Adherence to this schedule is crucial for the planned first deployment of the new European launcher ARIANE 6 in 2020.

During a three-day review, specialists from ESA, CNES as well as Airbus Safran Launchers, which is responsible for developing ARIANE 6, carefully scrutinized the progress that MT Mechatronics had achieved on the project. “As the first design review has been passed on the scheduled date, the foundations have now been laid for the participating project teams to work towards successfully tackling the further technical and timing challenges posed by the ambitious ARIANE 6 program,” says Holger Brössel, the responsible program manager at MT Aerospace.
“This successful performance again testifies to the strength and importance of German SMEs in the European space industry,” adds Hans Steininger, CEO of MT Aerospace AG.

MT Mechatronics and MT Aerospace can look back on a history of more than 40 years and major involvement in the construction of the ground facilities at the European Space Center in Kourou. This new contract marks a further chapter in the tradition and excellence of the two companies in European space business.

About MT Mechatronics
MT Mechatronics in Mainz emerged from the Antenna division of MAN Gustavsburg. Today we belong to MT Aerospace AG and, with more than 55 years of experience in the field, specialize in turnkey communication antennae, optical and radio telescopes, industrial plants, mechatronic equipment for research facilities, launch systems for European space programs and medical apparatus for cancer therapy. Our range of products and services encompasses the entire supply chain from design to development, manufacturing, system integration and commissioning, training, servicing and plant operation.