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⚠ European industry and academia 👇 From studying our changing climate, to delivering global communication and navigation services, Earth is surrounded by spacecraft carrying out vital work for our everyday lives. But with launch rates today that are 10 times higher than they were 10 years ago and that will only increase in tine, important orbits are increasingly churning with destructive, fast-moving pieces of defunct satellites and rockets. It is vital for us to take action to protect space infrastructure to secure our future, and we NEED Europe to lead by example with new technologies to help ensure sustainable spaceflight and a circular economy in space. It's just a first step of many, but we are looking for ideas for missions and system concepts to help us reach our goal of long-term orbital sustainability. European industry and academia: I am specifically talking to you! I know we have what it takes, right here in Europe. Let's move into the next phase of Europe in space on the right side of space history, with more sustainable practices. ▶ in-orbit servicing ▶ in-orbit assembly ▶ in-orbit manufacturing ▶ in-orbit recycling Read more here:

You're not going to get a 'circular space economy' that depends on 'one-off' launch systems. You'll need fully reusable #CTPcraft (https://lnkd.in/gvmVtYDM). Something more 'trek'-level... (More about future CTP Space Technologies (https://lnkd.in/gDQPKDum)...

🔎 We often visualize the exploration of space, Mars, and other planets as rockets, satellites, and astronauts 🧑🚀, yet the impact of space technology goes much further. 💥 Many space innovations are fundamentally changing our lives on Earth.  "The benefits of space exploration go beyond the great unknown. In fact, space innovations have helped solve many of the challenges humanity faces here on Earth. From advances in communication to environmental monitoring and disaster management, space technology has revolutionized our understanding of the planet and given us the opportunity to build a sustainable future," says Paulius Nezabitauskas, Director of Tech-Park Kaunas.  🌍 Startups and teams determined to set up a company are invited to apply for the second round of ESA BIC Lithuania, open until 20 October ➡ https://lnkd.in/eHQnZMY2 The Business Incubator is coordinated by Visoriai Information Technology Park (VITP), partners: #TechParkKaunas, Lietuvos inovacijų centras / Lithuanian Innovation Centre (LIC), Center for Physical Sciences and Technology (FTMC), Kaunas University of Technology, VILNIUS TECH - Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Vilnius City Municipality, Vilniaus universitetas / Vilnius University #spacetech European Space Agency - ESA

DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE SPACE MISSIONS In 2013, Aquaporin created a joint venture with Danish Aerospace Company A/S with one daunting goal: Creating a future efficient water filtration system for aerospace. Jörg Vogel, Vice President of Open Innovation at Aquaporin, is excited about the Aquaporin technology being used on yet another space mission, but he dreams even bigger: "Our ultimate goal is to provide a solution for easy, reliable, and efficient water filtration in space with a recovery as close to 100% as possible. With the scalability of membrane processes, we envision providing water recovery systems for space stations, planetary bases, and even personal devices, making it safer for astronauts to venture out and explore," he says. Read about the Aquaporin Space Alliance and the work we do here: https://hubs.ly/Q01ZgVtD0 #space #esa #technology #tech #exploration

🌟 News from the MANTIS Mission: First Images Received! 🌍 We're proud to announce a significant milestone for the MANTIS mission, an ESA InCubed activity led by Open Cosmos. Just nine days after its launch, MANTIS has successfully transmitted its first images, capturing stunning views over the north of Los Angeles. 🚀 About the MANTIS Mission 🛰 MANTIS is a demonstration mission, under the helm of Open Cosmos in collaboration with European Space Agency - ESA. This project aims to develop, build, launch, and operate an innovative CubeSat platform equipped with a high-resolution Earth Observation (EO) camera from SATLANTIS. Additionally, Terrabotics is set to leverage advanced machine learning techniques to process the data for their customers, showcasing the power of modern technology in Earth Observation. 🌌 ESA's Role in Fostering Innovation ESA's investment in Open Cosmos back in 2019 has been a catalyst for growth and innovation. This ESA support not only bolstered the consortium's capabilities but also attracted significant further private investments, evident in the recent $50 million funding raised by Open Cosmos. This trajectory underscores ESA's role as a pivotal partner for New Space startups, fostering a vibrant ecosystem where private investment and sectorial growth thrive. What are your thoughts on the future of Earth Observation technologies and ESA's role in this sector? #MANTISSpaceMission #ESAInCubed #EarthObservation #SpaceInnovation #ESA #NewSpace #SatelliteTechnology

On 21 February 2024, the European Space Agency - ESA In-Space Proof-of-Concepts (InSPoC) venture launched its first session of the In-Space Transportation Club, a new professional network of SpaceTech experts, technology providers, prime contractors and investors interested in shaping the future of European space transportation. The event, which focused on the topic of in-orbit rendezvous and docking, a key capability for enabling reusable space-tugs, orbital propellant depots and in-orbit servicing, gathered 220 members. The vision of this venture, part of the ESA STS Future Launchers Preparatory Programme (FLPP), is to enable an ecosystem with a scalable, modular in-space transportation fleet based on optimised reusable launchers. If you want to discover more and be part of the next In-Space Proof-of-Concepts, read here: https://lnkd.in/dWa-6FcB #SpaceTransportation #SpaceInnovation #SpaceIndustry

Are you sometimes wondering what’s out there, in space? We don’t know for sure and yet, we stay curious, and that is why Swissnex in India is excited to launch the Indo-Swiss SpaceWeek this Sunday. Together with our partner ESA BIC Switzerland, we are bringing a seven-member Swiss delegation to Bengaluru and New Delhi between 23rd and 28th June to explore the Indian space ecosystem and strengthen spacetech collaboration. Why are we so excited about it? Because… … Switzerland is a space nation. Full stop. Whilst Switzerland does not have its own space program, it has significantly shaped space missions around the globe.  Swiss technology is everywhere in space: on Mars with the Europeans, the Americans or the Chinese; on the Moon with the Russians; part of satellites orbiting Jupiter; on comets or peering into the infinite. While only major missions like the CHEOPS space telescope, the comet hunter Rosetta or the solar observatory Solar Orbiter have been widely covered in the media, many other missions also incorporate Swiss technology. During the Indo-Swiss SpaceWeek, the delegation will interact with the Indian space industry from the public and private sectors and find ways to strengthen the ties between the two innovative countries. Our delegation comprises Michael Gschweitl from ESA BIC Switzerland, Alberto Hernando de Castro from Kido Dynamics, Agnes Chan, PhD from Re CAE, Rafael Pennese from CSEM, Edgar Fernandes from Menhir Photonics, Stéphane Paltani from the Swiss Committee for Space research. For more details, visit: https://lnkd.in/gx8zVEYJ Adrien Mérillat, Deepika Prithviraj, Swetha Suresh, PhD, Innosuisse #space #spacetech #IndoSwissSpaceWeek #spacestartups #indian #swiss #indoswiss #startups #swissstartups #SwitzerlAndIndia #collaboration #spaceresearch #research #innovation #spaceinnovation #IndiaSpaceCongress #IndiaSpaceCongress2024 #ISC2024

Calling all innovators, scientists, and tech leaders... The UK Space Agency has announced new funding initiatives totaling £15 million, inviting proposals for pioneering science and technology projects to potentially journey into space alongside Axiom Space. Andrew Griffith MP, Minister for Space, emphasizes the transformative potential: "[This] marks a significant stride in our collaborative mission with Axiom Space, and I urge the UK #science and #technology community to use this opportunity to drive forwards discovery and unleash innovation in critical technologies." Proposals for science experiments and technology demonstrators are encouraged across all research areas, aligning with national priorities and research frameworks. Join us in shaping the future of space exploration at SPACEtalks next month: https://lnkd.in/dxG9KXr European Space Agency - ESA | The Sustainable Markets Initiative | Space Utility Drones | #SPACEtalks #spacetech #space #technology #tech #techevent #investment #satellites #rockets #sustainability