/en en /en/worldwide/space/press-release/thales-alenia-space-and-thales-sign-concept-study-contract-french Cannes, January 8, 2020 – Thales Alenia Space (the joint venture between Thales, 67% and Leonardo, 33%) and Thales have signed a contract with The French defense procurement agency DGA (Direction générale de l’armement) to carry out a concept study concerning intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) applications using a Stratobus type platform to meet French army operational needs. 08 Jan 2020 2729159 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2020-01/Stratobus_800_2020.jpg /en/worldwide/space/news/thales-alenia-space-2019-paris-air-show Thales Alenia Space will showcase its vast range of products, especially telecommunications and Earth observation solutions intended for civil, military and dual applications, as well as its approach to In-Orbit Servicing. 13 Jun 2019 2728284 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2020-01/Stratobus_800_2020.jpg /en/worldwide/space/event/thales-alenia-space-laad-2019 Thales Alenia Space will be at the LAAD international defense and security exhibition in Rio de Janeiro, April 2 to 5. The company will be showcasing its Telecommunications and Earth Observation solutions, along with its latest technological innovations, such as Stratobus. The event is also a perfect opportunity to review all the joint achievements by Brazil and Thales Alenia Space. 01 Apr 2019 2727943 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2020-01/Stratobus_800_2020.jpg /en/worldwide/space/press-release/hispasat-and-thales-alenia-space-team-stratospheric-balloon Cannes, September 11, 2018 – Hispasat, the Spanish satellite communications operator, and Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33 %), announced today that they are jointly preparing a stratospheric balloon demonstration for 4G/5G telecom applications. 11 Sep 2018 2726818 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2020-01/Stratobus_800_2020.jpg /en/worldwide/space/press-release/thales-alenia-space-and-swri-sign-mou-cooperate-stratobus-development As Thales Alenia Space continues to move forward with the design and development of its high-altitude platform station (HAPS) StratobusTM, SwRI will support Thales Alenia Space with technical advice and assistance based on SwRI’s considerable experience with lighter-than-air technologies. 09 Jul 2018 2726508 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2020-01/Stratobus_800_2020.jpg /en/worldwide/space/magazine/stratobus-why-stratospheric-airship-already-being-called-swiss-knife-sky Piracy, shipwrecks, and haze from bush fires in Sumatra are just some of the dangers awaiting ships plying the straits of Malacca. Patrolling the narrow, congested straits, the busiest shipping channel in the world, has long been a problem for regional navies. 22 May 2018 2726404 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2020-01/Stratobus_800_2020.jpg /en/worldwide/space/news/new-video-stratobus-we-go New official video concerning Stratobus. Led by Thales Alenia Space in cooperation with its partners, the Stratobus program officially kicked-off on April 26th 2016. 26 Apr 2016 2584971 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2020-01/Stratobus_800_2020.jpg