Solna, November 2, 2012 - OHB Sweden, a subsidiary of the European space and technology group OHB, has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) and Astrium as contractor for the Attitude and Orbit Control System (AOCS) and the Chemical Propulsion System (CPS) for the Solar Orbiter mission that will perform close-up observations of the Sun. With these contracts, OHB Sweden builds on its experience in delivering advanced satellites and subsystems to innovative and spectacular space missions.