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| Industry | Space industry, Space tourism |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | EADS Space |
| Founded | December 2006 |
| Founder | EADS |
| Defunct | 2013 |
| Successor | Airbus Defence and Space |
| Headquarters | , |
| Revenue | € 5.8 billion (2012) |
Number of employees | 18,000 (as of 2012[update]) |
| Parent | EADS |
| Website | www |
Astrium was a European aerospace company and subsidiary of the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS), headquartered in Paris. It designed, developed and manufactured civil and military space systems and provided related services from 2006 to 2013. In 2012, Astrium had a turnover of €5.8 billion and 18,000 employees in France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain and the Netherlands. Astrium was a member of Institute of Space, its Applications and Technologies.
In late 2013 Astrium was merged with Cassidian, the defence division of EADS, as well as Airbus Military to form Airbus Defence and Space.[1] EADS itself was rebranded Airbus Group, with three divisions: Airbus Commercial Aircraft, Airbus Defence and Space, and Airbus Helicopters.[1]
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