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the mystical reverie, ambitiousness and reality that surround KEO, lies
the confrontation of its technical know-how. Between the confrontation of the technical know-how of this dream and the demonstration of its technical feasibility, lies the initiative of certain men. Between these men and the implementation of the technical research lies a challenge. |
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| Aerospatiale Matra |
Technical feasibility study - Definition of the technical organization.Partner's motivation |
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| Arianespace and Starsem | Agreement in principle to launch KEO as a secondary satellite | ||||||||
| CEA | Cosmic radiation resistance tests. Development of shape memory alloy junctions. Construction of micro-inclusions for the archeological gifts | ||||||||
| CNES | Contribution towards the final technical definition of KEO. Study in launching compatibility | ||||||||
| EADS | Definition of thermal shield. Contribution towards the final technical definition of KEO. | ||||||||
| Ecole des Mines de Paris/Center of Materials P.M Fourt | Study of the chemical environment of the liveload | ||||||||
| Intespace | Flight conformity and wing deployment tests | ||||||||
| Starsem | |||||||||
| SUPAERO | First feasibility study. Contribution towards the final technical definition of KEO and building of wings. | ||||||||
| Plasmon | Engraving of messages on glass disks embarked aboard KEO | ||||||||
| International Space University | Technical expertise at our disposal for the functioning of the project | ||||||||
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