Serco to support ESA's D/EOP
Above: ESA Earth Observation image.
Courtesy Serco / ESA
Under this new service contract, the Serco led Consortium will offer a comprehensive support to over 30 ESA-developed Earth Observation (EO) Missions within the Copernicus, Meteorological, Earth Explorers to National Programmes during all Phases of their developments. The contract kicked off on 1st of September 2024 and will be crucial in supporting ESA’s strategic locations in the Netherlands and Italy.
This new service will be key to support the Directorate of Earth Observation in delivering its objective - within the context of ESA transformation mission - of evolving into a more agile, responsive, and dynamic Agency, particularly in light of the increasing challenges faced by the organization.
Our European Business Development Director, Guido Vingione said: "This contract consolidates Serco’s position as a prime contractor in ESA’s space programme. It is a significant achievement and a source of motivation for us as we take on this new challenge."
Serco has a rich history of over 40 years in supporting the space sector, having assisted more than 50 customers with their space missions. This contract further strengthens Serco’s role as an ESA partner providing managed services in Business Administration, Configuration and Document Management, Project control and Scheduling support.
