ESA Science & Technology - SPICA Telescope Assessment Study - Executive Summary (EADS Astrium)

Publication date: 16 September 2009

Page: 1-14
Year: 2009

Copyright: Astrium

Reference: INSF.TCN.ASF.SPICA.00021

SPICA is a JAXA led astronomical mission. The ESA contribution to the SPICA mission, mainly entailing the provision of the cryogenic telescope assembly, is a M-class candidate in the Cosmic Vision 2015-2025 Plan. This document provides a summary of the work performed between August 2008 and September 2009 as part of the SPICA assessment phase study.