Space Innovation

🚀 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 🚀   We recently had the opportunity to visit EPFL's M2C Center, an advanced manufacturing center where Bruno Studach and his team are driving innovation in space-ready manufacturing technologies.   The Center brings together world-class laboratories, each contributing with its unique expertise: - the LAFT Lab, which masters multi-material 3D printing - Galatea Lab, a pioneer in free-form laser manufacturing - the LMTM Lab, which pushes back the limits of metal alloys - ALCHEMY Lab, revolutionizing light-based additive manufacturing - Not to mention collaborations with LMTS, LAMD, LAI and many others!   Main manufacturing capabilities : - State-of-the-art multi-material 3D printer capable of processing up to 8 materials simultaneously - Femtosecond laser systems for high-precision 3D laser processing - State-of-the-art metal powder processing and characterization equipment - Innovative light-based 3D printing systems with micron-level precision   Through the EPFL Space Center and the Space Innovation network partnerships, these cutting-edge capabilities are being harnessed for next-generation space applications. From lightweight satellite structures to advanced propulsion components, together we are helping to shape the future of space manufacturing in Switzerland. Want to explore collaboration opportunities? Let's connect! eSpace - EPFL Space Center | Space Innovation | Bruno Studach | EPFL Electrical And Micro Engineering | EPFL #SpaceTechnology #SpaceIndustry #SwissInnovation #3DPrinting

📣 𝗘𝗣𝗙𝗟 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 We are pleased to announce that Emmanuelle David has been promoted to Executive Director of the EPFL Space Center, effective February 3rd, 2025. Having successfully led eSpace since February 2020, David will now oversee the entire EPFL Space Center, including both eSpace - EPFL Space Center and Space Innovation divisions, which were unified under the Space Center structure in 2023. Under Emmanuelle's leadership, the EPFL Space Center will focus on four key priorities: - Delivering cutting-edge space education - Promoting future research discoveries & technology transfer - Maintaining and developing EPFL space sustainability leadership - Engaging with the public, media, and policy makers Her expertise and vision will be invaluable as we continue to advance EPFL's Space education, research and innovation initiatives. Congratulations, we look forward to working together in 2025! https://lnkd.in/e3ixAh3g

We are looking forward to meeting you during ESMATS 2025 in Lausanne! Do not Forget to submit your abstracts!

🚀 EPFL Space Center's MOOC: "Space Mission Design and Operations" – A Journey of Knowledge 🚀 Since its launch on February 24, 2016, the online MOOC, 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, delivered by the legendary Claude Nicollier, has been followed by over 38,000 students from all over the world. More than 2,000 students have completed the exams and earned their certification! The latest updated edition, released in 2021, is now available without moderation (no responses to questions) and with no fixed end date, offering flexibility for anyone who wants to take the course at their own pace. This is a remarkable achievement, and we are proud to have been part of this project. A huge congratulations to all the students who have participated so far and to those who will join in the future. A heartfelt thank you to Claude Nicollier for his dedication, for sharing his incredible knowledge, and for his ever-enthusiastic passion that has inspired so many. 🌟 Join the MOOC today! ➡️ Follow the course here: https://lnkd.in/ec49UJxv EPFL eSpace - EPFL Space Center #SpaceMission #MOOC #OnlineLearning

🚀 Exciting Opportunity for Space Professionals! 🌍 Join us for an online information session on Monday, January 27, 2025, from 13:00 to 14:00 (CET) to learn more about the continuing education course "Space Sustainability - How to Design More Sustainable Missions" happening from March 24-27, 2025. 🔍 What you’ll learn: This session will provide a high-level overview of what Space Sustainability means: understand how can we secure the long-term usability of space and, how can we design and operate missions and space businesses with a keen focus on sustainability. 🌟 Who should attend: Space stakeholders (engineers, scientists, non technical managers, policy practitioners etc), active in space agencies, aerospace industries or related fields and concerned about preserving the sustainability and safety of the space environment in the long-term. 📝 Don't miss out! Register now for the information session: https://lnkd.in/ed4Gk9_6 📚 More details about the course: https://lnkd.in/eY2zKWxU Let's shape the future of space together! 🌌

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗘𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! 🌍 We're excited to announce that the 21st ESMATS | European Space Mechanisms and Tribology Symposium will be held at EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland, from 24th to 26th September 2025. 📅 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝟯𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

Discover the activities that have shaped the field of space at EPFL, in Switzerland and around the world, with this impressive retrospective of space-related projects and research, starting with Swisscube in 2004. In 20 years, EPFL has seen the birth of numerous spin-offs - many of which have joined our organization, supported laboratories - LASTRO, Reconfigurable Robotics Lab - and project centers such as IGLUNA, CHEOPS and the Cosmos Archeology exhibition, to name but a few. And let's not forget the student space teams who are doing a fantastic job. Looking forward to the next 20 years! Galactic Studios eSpace - EPFL Space Center Claude Nicollier EPFL Rocket Team EPFL Xplore EPFL Spacecraft Team SSA EPFL Team Callista EPFL Asclepios Space@yourService Gruyère Space Program PAVE Space SA European Space Agency - ESA askEarth Astrocast ClearSpace CompPair Technologies Ltd. DPhi Space Picterra BComp SWISSto12 Viasat The Countdown Company

ClearSpace 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 EPFL Satellites are open to attack. All communications systems are vulnerable to hackers by definition, and are protected accordingly, with hardware and software. However, because they reside outside the protection of the Earth’s atmosphere, satellites are perhaps exposed to the mightiest and most unpredictable hacker of all: the Sun. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e499gAeU 📝 John Maxwell

Information Session: Space Sustainability Continuing Education Course How can we make space missions more sustainable? Join eSpace - EPFL Space Center tomorrow, December 3, from 13:00 to 14:00 (CET) for an engaging online info session to explore what space sustainability really means and how it impacts the aerospace industry. *Virtual Event*

Congratulations to our member SWISSto12! Two weeks ago, the "Prix vaudois des entreprises internationales (PVEI)" awarded prizes to SWISSto12, Hublot and Swiss Medical Network. For its 11th edition, the Innovation Prize focused on satellite telecom- munications, the watchmaking world and private clinics by singling out three Vaud-based companies in these sectors. Renens-based start-up SWISSto12, a product of EPFL and a member of Space Innovation, has been manufacturing state-of-the-art 3D-printed satellites and radio-frequency components since 2011.