PLATO
ESA space telescope that will watch 200,000 stars for Earth-like planets from the L2 point. OHB is prime contractor.
Timeline
Cameras joined to the spacecraftAJun 2025
Spacecraft completedBOct 2025
Final qualification test doneCJul 2026
Ships to French GuianaDNov 2026
Launches on Ariane 6EMar 2027
A Jun 2025 Cameras joined to the spacecraft
B Oct 2025 Spacecraft completed
C Jul 2026 Final qualification test done
D Nov 2026 Ships to French GuianaIN PROGRESS
E Mar 2027 Launches on Ariane 6