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T716-900SM DEMISABILITY OF CRITICAL COMPONENTS OF OPTICAL COMMUNICATION TERMINALS IN LEO (EXPRO+)
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| Reference | AO-1-13235 |
|---|---|
| Source programme | esa |
| Type | tender |
| Segment | Open Competition |
| Status | closed |
| Closing date | 2026-05-11 |
| Indicative budget | > 500 KEURO |
| Last updated | 2026-04-14 |
What this call is about
In recent decades, the amount of space debris has increased substantially, making it a critical issue for the space community. To mitigate the risks from debris proliferation and the surge in launch traffic, state-of-the-art regulations are evolving.
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