As of 2021, the MetOp Second Generation A Satellite Mission will be measuring trace gases, ozone and aerosol in the earth’s atmosphere, thus contributing to continuous air quality monitoring in particular. In the context of the European Copernicus Programme, the satellite mission will be expanding our planet’s extensive climate records in this way. Under contract to the European Space Agency, Airbus Defence & Space GmbH develops and produces carbon fibre-reinforced components for the Sentinel 5 instrument involved, using Trans-Textile’s patented aerospace-qualified VAP^® membrane system in the process. VAP® technology is thus making a substantial contribution to consistent and high-precision production of the ultralight components.