An interview with Guillaume GABASTON, EEE Parts Quality Assurance Engineer at Thales Alenia Space

🎤 What did EROSS SC gain from ANADEF 2026? We asked Guillaume Gabaston, EEE Parts Quality Assurance Engineer at Thales Alenia Space.
Attending technical conferences isn't just about keeping up with the latest developments – it's about bringing valuable expertise back into the project.
Following his participation in ANADEF 2026, we caught up with Guillaume to hear how the event will benefit EROSS SC.
 
❓ What was your biggest takeaway from ANADEF?
Guillaume: "The main focus was on technologies and failure mechanisms affecting Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) electronic components – exactly the type of EEE components widely used within EROSS SC. Understanding these failure modes helps us anticipate risks and strengthen the reliability of our future spacecraft."
 
❓ Beyond the technical sessions, what else was valuable?
Guillaume: "I had the opportunity to connect with leading laboratories such as SERMA, ALTER and EUROFINS, as well as manufacturers and industry experts. These exchanges are extremely valuable for future construction analyses, component qualification and reliability activities."
 
❓ How does this translate into benefits for EROSS SC?
Guillaume: "We gained insights into COTS component monitoring, PCB assembly reliability and best practices already implemented across the European space sector. Bringing this knowledge into EROSS SC helps us make more informed engineering decisions as the project progresses towards qualification."
A big thank you to Guillaume for representing EROSS SC and for sharing knowledge that will strengthen the project's technical foundations. Collaboration, continuous learning and knowledge transfer remain key ingredients in developing Europe's future on-orbit servicing capabilities.

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