Eutelsat has once more turned to GMV, in this case for implementation of the control center (Neo-SCC), the EUTELSAT version of GMV’s hifly® product, plus the focusGEO-based flight dynamic system for its next four missions.

Eutelsat is now one of GMV’s flagship clients, running GMVdeveloped systems for controlling its whole satellite fleet, pride of place going to the multi-satellite control system hifly® and the flight dynamics system focusGEO.

The long-lasting and solid relation between GMV and Eutelsat, dating back to the first contract award in 1993, has been forged largely by a great number of hardworking people who have spared no effort to achieve top-quality results. This team has been renewed over time but has managed not only to keep up this unflagging, never-say-die spirit but also boost the business carried out for Eutelsat. 

Avant Project, as the project has been called, represents the first GMV development for Eutelsat involving the almost simultaneous implementation of four new satellites. This poses a stiff challenge at both technical and managerial level, for which GMV will draw on synergies from other inhouse GMV developments of both the focus and hifly® families. The project’s roadmap also provides for the use of agile development methodologies with the goal of ensuring the best use of GMV resources and to guarantee fulfilment of Eutelsat’s operational, functional and quality goals.