PLATO

THE MISSION

PLAnetary Transits and Oscillations of stars (PLATO) is the third medium-class mission in ESA's Cosmic Vision programme. Its objective is to find and study a large number of extrasolar planetary systems, with emphasis on the properties of terrestrial planets in the habitable zone around solar-like stars. PLATO has also been designed to investigate seismic activity in stars, enabling the precise characterisation of the planet host star, including its age.

OHB SWEDEN CONTRIBUTION

OHB Sweden is contracted to provide the Chemical Propulsion Sybsystem (CPPS) for PLATO.

CUSTOMER/USER

PLATO is the third medium-class mission in ESA's Cosmic Vision programme. OHB System AG is the Prime contractor for the PLATO mission.

LAUNCH DATE

PLATO is scheduled to be launched in 2026.

Artist's impression of ESA's PLATO spacecraft. The unique payload comprises 26 cameras.