MT Aerospace AG

MT Aerospace AG is based in Augsburg, Germany. The company is the leading German supplier to the ARIANE 5 program and plays a major role in the development of reusable space transportation systems for programs such as NASA's X-38. The products and services of the company include satellite-based navigation systems, defense technologies and components for civil aircraft. The company is also a leading producer of ultra high-precision radios and optical telescopes used by the world's scientific community.

Under contract with the German Aerospace Center (DLR), MT Aerospace AG is heading a consortium of German companies to build the telescope for the SOFIA project. The company will provide the system to insulate the telescope from vibration while in flight and the entire telescope supporting structure for the optical subsystem.