7th VEGA LAUNCH

Europe's Vega small-satellite launcher on September 15successfully placed five high-resolution optical Earth observation satellites, one for the Peruvian government and four for Google-owned Terra Bella into low Earth orbit.

The Thrust Vector Control system designed and manufactured by SABCA for the four stages/motors performed nominally and contributed to the success of this 7th mission of the Vega launcher.

With strong shareholders (Dassault Group and GKN Aerospace/Fokker) and soon celebrating its first century in aerospace, SABCA1200 highly motivated employees master all skills from early phases of 'Build-to-Print' and 'Build-to-spec' programs to full customer support.

SABCAis active in three markets: Civil Aviation, Space and Defense.

In Civil Aviation, competencies in design and manufacturing of complex metal and composite Aerostructures and advanced High-Lift mechanisms enabled SABCAto win numerous Airbus, Dassault Aviation and Gulfstream work packages as a tier-1 and tier-2 partner.

In Space, SABCAis single source for design and manufacturing of all Ariane 5 rocket engine Actuators, VEGA launcher and Ariane 6 complete Thrust Vector Control (TVC) system.

In Defense, SABCAoffers high-end expertise in maintenance, repair and overhaul as well as modernization of military platforms and maintains most of the fleet of the Belgian armed forces. It also works with other European countries, as well as the US Air Force (USAFE), on the F-16.

For more information:

SABCAMarketing & Sales

Phone: +32 2 729 5901 or sales@sabca.be

www.sabca.com

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