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Case Study ASTRIUM 2

Case Study ASTRIUM 2

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The European Space Agency chose Astrium to develop the Polar Platform, a versatile satellite intended for the Envisat and Metop missions. Astrium was also contracted to deliver several subsystems, including the High‑Speed Multiplexer, which gathers, compresses, and transmits data from numerous onboard instruments. Its reliability was crucial, as mission success depended on it. Recognizing the importance of rigorous verification, the team led by Roger Ward launched an evaluation project to closely examine and improve the software testing process.

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