Spacebus Neo central tube

A central tube manufactured by Ruag Space and SAAB Group in Sweden forms the backbone of the all-electric Spacebus Neo satellite.  It is the result of a joint development between Thales Alenia Space France and Ruag Space Sweden.

Made of carbon-fibre reinforced polymer, this central tube supports the satellite, payload and propellant totalling up to seven tonnes at launch.

Team members from Ruag, Thales Alenia Space, Eutelsat and ESA reviewed the central core at Ruag, Linkoping in Sweden.