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Rosetta - the comet chaser

Silicon carbide eyes key to identify Rosetta’s landing site

Mersen-Boostec's unique know-how in the design and manufacture of silicon carbide parts is highlighted by Airbus Defence and Space. In its press release, “Silicon carbide eyes key to identify Rosetta’s landing site”, Boostec's main partner explains the silicon carbide’s key advantages for space telescopes. 

- Cutting-edge cameras Osiris provide extremely precise pictures thanks to unique Airbus Defence and Space expertise in the field of silicon carbide (SiC) telescopes
- Silicon carbide is used in most powerful space telescopes and Earth observation satellites
Please read here the full press release.

 

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