SME4SPACE is the representative Association of Space SMEs in Europe both from the ESA Member States and ESA cooperating States as well as from the European Union Member States. SME4SPACE was founded in 2007 and officially launched on 19 June 2007 at the International Paris Air Show, Le Bourget. On that day ESA General Director J. J. Dordain signed a Memorandum of Agreement formalising cooperation between ESA and SME4SPACE.
The aim of SME4SPACE is to voice Space SMEs’ viewpoint in a coordinated way and to facilitate the access of SMEs to space activities in general and to ESA and EU programmes in particular.
More in detail the organisation pursues the following not for profit purposes:
- defining and defending common positions, representing the SMEs towards public authorities i.e. the European Space Agency, the European Union and its related agencies;
- organising seminars and information sessions;
- organising a network of SMEs in order to increase the possibilities to cooperate;
- carrying out research projects, participating at National, European and International calls in space and related activities.
The founders of SME4SPACE are AIPAS (Italian Space Enterprises Association) and the former ASTOS (Association of Specialist Technical Organisations for Space), now UK Space Association - SME Members.
On June 29th, 2011 SME4SPACE has been incorporated as a not for profit organisation under the Belgian Law in Leuven, VAT N. BE0837709024.
This week the 7th meeting of the EU Industry and Start-ups Forum on Space Traffic Management (EISF) took place.
European Commission and the EU SST Partnership informed more than 140 participants from the EU SSA commercial sector on:
➡️ recently published calls on commercial data and sensors
➡️ ongoing calls for space-based space surveillance (SBSS)
➡️ upcoming tendering opportunities for EU industry throughout 2025.
Participants also discussed ideas for future research and development activities to make sure that the EU space surveillance industry stays ahead of the game and further strengthens its position as a major SST ecosystem.
Not familiar with space traffic management? Find out more here:
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Would you like to give a presentation at our 7th ESA CubeSat Industry Days being hosted at the upcoming Smallsat Europe conference?
Deadline for short abstracts is 28 February 2025 at the link below 👇
💶 You already heard about our Voucher? It grants you a direct financial boost to kickstart your career if you secured your EU-space related internship or entry-level job?
📅 ↩️ Well, did you also know that you can apply for it even if you already started your journey?
That’s right, if your new internship or entry-level job started on or after 1 July 2024 you can apply retrospectively!
🚀 So what are you waiting for? Head over to our website, check the eligibility criteria, and apply – it only takes a few minutes. And who knows, maybe you will win one of our financial boosts!
🔗 https://lnkd.in/dg64S-YFASD-Eurospace, SME4SPACE, YEESS - Young European Enterprises Syndicate for Space, EARSC, Space Y
The information event for industry dedicated to the upcoming ESA Council at Ministerial Level (CM25) will take place at ESA/ESTEC (Noordwijk, The Netherlands) on 3-4 April 2025.
The agenda, including presentations by ESA's DG and Directors, is now available at: https://lnkd.in/eedUbPCi
Registration is open and companies are invited to sign up (1 participant per entity).
𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗠𝗘𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿
The IRIS² project is well underway, and ensuring SME participation is more important than ever. As we continue to advocate for SME inclusion, we need your help to define our position and bring key concerns to the attention of the consortium.
If you are an SME and have feedback or thoughts you want to share regarding IRIS², we want to hear from you! Join our information session on 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟬 𝗔𝗠 𝗖𝗘𝗧 and make your voice heard.
🔗Register here: https://lnkd.in/gNb8J4VS
We hope to see you there!
We are actively hiring a Data Engineer!
Your opportunity to join a growing team at the forefront of space technology 🛰️
Check the link in the comments below to apply.
On 3-4 April 2025, #ESA is organising an information event for industry dedicated to the upcoming ESA Council at Ministerial Level (CM25) in November.
During this two-day event at ESA/ESTEC (Noordwijk, The Netherlands), Programme Directorates will present current plans and considerations with regard to their CM25 programme proposals and will engage in exchanges with industry.
The objective of the event is to inform industry and seek feedback to consolidate the proposals, support the decisions to be made at CM25 and improve the implementation after CM25.
The event is open to industrial entities, industry associations and national delegations to ESA (1 representative each) from ESA Member States, Associate States and Cooperating States.
For more information and to register, visit: https://lnkd.in/dJCCKauq
