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Snecma Moteurs has entered into contract to provide satellite plasma thrusters to Alcatel Space. Snecma Moteurs plasma thrusters will be utilised on most future Spacebus 4100 platforms, the most powerful geostationary platforms manufactured by Alcatel Space. "We are very pleased with the signature of this long term agreement and our participation in the Alcatel Space platform with our Russian partner Fakel." said Jean Paul Herteman, Vice President and General Manager Rocket Engines, Snecma Moteurs. "This contract ensures the long-term future of plasma propulsion on Spacebus platforms," noted Jean Claude Husson, President and CEO of Alcatel Space: "Plasma propulsion technology was developed within the scope of the Stentor program, in collaboration with Snecma Moteurs. It offers significant weight savings, of at least several hundred kilos per satellite, and considerably increases thruster efficiency".

Hamble Structures, now part of the newly formed Smiths Aerospace Components business group, has been selected by BAE Systems to develop and supply in-flight refuelling probes for the next 3 years for the Eurofighter Typhoon. This success follows last years award of the production contract to supply 1000 litre supersonic fuel tanks for the Eurofighter programme. These orders build on Hamble's extensive capabilities and experience in the manufacture of role equipment for other military platforms such as the Panavia Tornado and BAE Systems Hawk.

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