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Have you missed the first session of the In-Space Transportation Club on Docking organised by the European Space Agency - ESA? Don't worry, a second session of the Club will take place on 11 June, 2024. During this online event, primes and consortia of In-Space Proof-of-Concept 1 will present the outcomes of their projects with regards to the enabling elements for in-orbit rendezvous and docking, notably the docking interfaces. Attendees can participate in interactive sessions to gather feedback, user needs and expectations, which will be used to steer the developments of the subsequent implementation Phase of InSPoC-1. In-Space Proof-of-Concepts (InSPoC) is an initiative of the ESA STS future space transportation ecosystem programme, FLPP, aimed at collaborating with the European SpaceTech community to develop key enabling capabilities and interfaces for the future space transportation ecosystem. Discover more about the event and submit your request to participate: https://lnkd.in/ekXim3SF   #SpaceTransportation #SpaceSector #SpaceIndustry #SpaceInnovation 

"This call for ideas is seeking concepts and applications that leverage novel systems thinking in a digital era to build the next generation of Space Transportation solutions.The campaign is focused on fielding new ‘Intelligent’ Launch Vehicle and In-Space Transportation Vehicle concepts that leverage advances in digital technology to spin-in and build Space Transportation Vehicle (STV) systems/sub-systems in new and ambitious ways. Submitted ideas will identify to ESA relevant actors within European industry and will be used to shape future EI4ST content, objectives, and expectations according to European know-how and roadmaps. As this is a call for ideas, concepts need only be loosely defined. Given sufficient interest, the next stage would be a separate and subsequent tendering processes to begin work on submitted concept supported by the ESA Future Launchers Preparatory Programme (FLPP) team (e.g. technology maturation funding, technical expertise, and go-to-market strategy). The deadline for submission of ideas is the 11th February 2024.

Join the In-Space Transportation Club. The session #2 on enabling interfaces for in-orbit rendezvouz & docking will be held on th 11th June. Whether you’re a space transportation provider or customer, please share your insights with this OSIP questionnaire on: https://lnkd.in/eqbvN7Tu •   Rendezvous capabilities, such as orbits of interest, approach zones, visual based markers, •   Docking interfaces, such as docking use-cases, the mass, size, and inertia of involved vehicles, thrust levels and modularity and scalability considerations. 

PLD Space selected by ESA and the European Commission for the Flight Ticket Initiative launch contracts - The Spanish company is part of the pool of private launch providers to meet the space access needs of European institutions - The missions included in this program belong to the category of In-Orbit Demonstration and Validation (IOD/IOV), for new technologies in orbit PLD Space has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Commission (EC) as one of the five companies that will launch institutional missions into space in the framework of the Flight Ticket Initiative.

🚀🛰️We have lift off! We're proud to present our mission patch for Eagle-1! Eagle-1 will be the first space-based quantum key distribution system to be developed under our Partnership Projects, which forms part of the Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES) programme. The project is a collaboration between us and a consortium of more than 20 European companies led by SES Satellites, with the support of the European Commission. 🗣️Alberto Rubio Blanes, Eagle-1 Project Manager at European Space Agency - ESA, said: “This is a big step for the Partnership Project, which brings Eagle-1 closer to becoming a reality. We saw the creation of the ESA mission patch as a consolidation of the project’s self-identity; a way to thank and recognise the effort of everyone involved and make them feel that they are part of the Eagle-1 family.” 📚Read more 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/d-6Um2Gc 💡Learn more about our Partnership Projects programme, and how you can work with us 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/ewvzrCZ8 ReMedia Group #esa #europeanspaceagency #missionpatch #space #partnership #programme #qkd #quantumkeydistribution #communications #satellitecommunications #satellite #connectivity #innovation #europe #mission #newlaunch #collaboration #european #mission #launch #secure #quantum #quantumcommunications

OSIP just opened the call for Avionics and GNC for Future Space Transportation (FIRST!). Do you know OSIP (The Open Space Innovation Platform)? This platform thought to serve the emerging needs of the modern space sector, it is also a good tool to understand what technologies ESA foresee relevant for the future. Check it out in the link below, maybe some of your new technological developments can fulfill the call needs.

ESA's In-Space Proof-of-Concepts (InSPoC) initiative is driving innovation in docking systems essential for future space logistics. Recent tests at the European Space Agency - ESA ESTEC centre, using Europe’s flattest floor, showcased the capabilities of GMV in Space ASSIST Pro and Sener Aerospace & Defence SIROM in zero-gravity simulation. These trials are part of our commitment to coopetition, ensuring standardised, modular designs for a unified European space transportation ecosystem. The advanced docking systems, ASSIST Pro and SIROM, demonstrated seamless interactions between spacecraft, highlighting the effectiveness of standardised interfaces. These developments mark a significant step towards achieving a robust orbital economy. Learn more about ESA's vision for the future of space transportation: https://lnkd.in/dr6rfnAS #Space #SpaceTransportation #SpaceLogistics #SpaceCrafts #InOrbit

EPO LAUNCH NEW SPACE PLATFORM It was a pleasure to attend the European Patent Office event 'Space technologies: tracking innovation and startup development'. The event brought together a diverse panel of speakers from the EPO’s Observatory on Patents and Technology, the European Innovation Council, ESO, ESPI, Airbus, D-Orbit and Isar.  Discussions highlighted latest technological developments and patent trends in space innovation. As the space sector continues to develop and private companies and investors play an increasing role, the place of patents becomes more important. With that in mind, we warmly welcome the EPO’s new platform for space-related inventions. The platform allows access to understanding the state of the art in cosmonautics and space observation. In cosmonautics the platform covers the important areas of propulsion systems, spacecraft electrical power, space system control, life support and space debris. In space observation the platform covers a number of areas under both optical and radio telescopes. It's great to see that the EPO is taking steps to ensure that the patent system is user ready, providing innovators and investors with quality information both through the new space platform and the recently launched Deep Tech Finder tool. EPO Space Technologies event: https://lnkd.in/gne3qrSa EPO Space Platform: https://lnkd.in/esnBkAcv EPO Deep Tech Finder: https://lnkd.in/eUGWAJyv

#SIROM by Sener demonstrated advanced capabilities in grappling and docking during the weightlessness tests at ESA’s InSPoC, confirming its #docking performance for both POC-1 and EROSS IOD with satisfactory results. Enhanced with an add-on grappling module, SIROM will secure #standardised #interfaces for future orbital logistics, contributing significantly to Europe's space transportation ecosystem, bringing us one step closer to a sustainable orbital economy. If you want to know more information: https://lnkd.in/dYMjFqjz https://lnkd.in/d6Yp4d_k #SenerAerospaceandDefence

Several companies are calling for modernisation of US regulations for the space industry. The current regulations are seen as cumbersome and bureaucratic, which is hindering the growth of emerging space capabilities. In order to encourage innovation and growth in the sector, startups are urging the government to streamline the regulations. https://lnkd.in/guG6avkE #ipattorneys #ipattorney #iplaw #space #spaceforce #spacelaw #innovation #iplawyers #invention #patents #patent #trademark #spaceindustry #astroengineer #spaceinnovation #spacetech #spaceeconomy #satellite #satellites #satellitetechnology #spacetechnology #spacesector