Brno, Czech Republic – S.A.B. Aerospace is proud to announce the successful completion of the ROSE-L structure integration at the facility in Brno and its static qualification in collaboration with the Brno University of Technology. The structural model was carefully prepared and loaded for transport, and is now in the cleanroom of Thales Alenia Space Italia, prime contractor of the program for further integration and testing activities.
ROSE-L (Radar Observing System for Europe in L-band) is a flagship mission under the European Union’s Copernicus Earth observation programme, led by the European Space Agency (ESA). Once completed, the satellite will deliver advanced radar imaging capabilities to monitor land use, agriculture, forestry, and emergency response across Europe and beyond.
S.A.B. Aerospace has played a key role in the design, mechanical integration and qualification of the satellite structure, including the assembly of primary, secondary and tertiary structures and key subsystem interfaces. This extensive effort has involved several skilled professionals and thousands of hours of meticulous work. It has also resulted in a significant enhancement of the company’s capabilities in large structures mechanical integration and testing, as well as the development of critical MGSE (Mechanical Ground Support Equipment) mechanisms — most notably the tilting device that enabled the safe turning of the structure from vertical to horizontal orientation.
The completion of this phase highlights the high level of technical expertise and precision within S.A.B. Aerospace. Contributing to the ROSE-L mission underscores the company’s strong position in the European space industry and its ongoing role in the development of satellite structures.
With the structure now delivered to Thales Alenia Space in Rome, the mission continues toward full system-level integration and mechanical testing for the full spacecraft mechanical qualification.
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