Case Study: Astrium achieves reliable satellite software testing with QA Systems AdaTEST 95

Astrium - Customer Case Study

Astrium, a major European satellite and space vehicles developer, faced the challenge of ensuring the extreme reliability of software for a critical satellite subsystem. Their team, led by Roger Ward, needed a testing tool that could produce clear, repeatable tests for a Mil-Std 1750 processor using an Ada compiler, all while fitting into their existing standards without disruption.

QA Systems provided their AdaTEST 95 tool, which integrated seamlessly from day one and met all of Astrium's key criteria. The solution automated the previously manual and error-prone process of measuring code coverage, solved their main problem of producing maintainable code and tests, and provided the necessary evidence to satisfy their customer's quality standards. QA Systems' tool was noted for its flexibility, allowing the Astrium team to extend it for their specific needs.

Astrium

Roger Ward

Team Lead