# IDEAS secures contract with ESA for radiation monitoring units for Galileo Second Generation satellites

Integrated Detector Electronics AS (IDEAS) secured a contract with the European Space Agency to design, develop, and supply Radiation Monitoring Units for the EU Galileo Second Generation satellites. Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace will assemble and test the units.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2023-09-05
- Where: Horten, Norway, Norway
- Status: announced
- Products: Radiation Monitoring Units
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md), [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace](https://endata.com/companies/5342.md) (partner)
- [European Space Agency](https://endata.com/companies/19997.md) (customer)
- [Integrated Detector Electronics AS](https://endata.com/companies/72429.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [ideas.no](https://www.ideas.no/post/integrated-detector-electronics-as-ideas-secures-contract-with-european-space-agency-for-radiation), 2023-09-05: "This contract marks a significant milestone in advancing space exploration and ensuring the safety and reliability of satellite operations."

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