Michael Ferrari

Beyond Gravity (BG) is organized in two divisions, Launchers and Satellites, as well as supporting functions. The 1600 employees are distributed in 7 countries and 14 locations. The Satellites division (BGS) brings together all Beyond Gravity′s satellite activities and suppliesmission-critical products for a wide range of satellite missions for commercial and institutional customers. Apart from engines, all core elements of a satellite are offered: from the satellite structure, the computer and other electronics to thermal protection, a wide variety of mechanisms and slip rings. The business units belonging to Satellites are Electronic Solutions, Mechanical Solutions, Thermal Control Solutions, Ground Support Solutions and Data Solutions. The Business Unit Mechanical Satellites Solutions (BGSM) is located in Zurich and part of Beyond Gravity Switzerland (BGC). It has provided state of the art solutions to the international space industry for more than 40 years. The added value that we convey to our customers stems from the motivation of our about 250 highly qualified employees to provide technically and commercially optimised satellites solutions.