Space-Comm Expo

We have ignition! 🚀 In celebration of World Space Week, we're excited to announce that visitor registration for Space-Comm Expo 2025 is officially OPEN! We are moving to London, a global hub for the space industry! Join us on 11-12 March 2025 at London ExCeL for the UK’s largest space industry event! 🛰️ ⌛ The countdown has begun to #SpaceCommExpo2025 celebrating its five year anniversary with headline speaker Professor Brian Cox. Proudly brought to you and organised by Hub Exhibitions since Space-Comm Expo's launch in 2021, we are all systems go to deliver our most spectacular event yet. 🙌 🎟️ See you there! Secure you free tickets 👉 https://lnkd.in/ea8CarWD #SpaceIndustry #SpaceSector #IndustryProfessionals #RegistrationIsLive #Networking #WSW2024

##SpaceCommExpo2025, the UK’s premier event for the space industry, is poised for a transformative new chapter following a significant investment from Lunar Ridge Ventures who’s founders set up one of the UK’s fastest growing tech businesses, MVF Global. This strategic move is set to enhance the event’s prominence as the go-to platform for the UK’s thriving space sector while paving the way for ambitious global expansion. Ellen Hodgson Hub Exhibitions Stellar Space Marketing & PR To read the full release, click the link in the comments section! 👇

🚀 Exciting News for the Space Community! 🌌 We're thrilled to announce that Lunar Ridge Ventures has made a transformative investment in Space-Comm Expo, marking the beginning of a bold new chapter for the global space industry! This partnership solidifies Space-Comm Expo as the ultimate platform for innovators, industry leaders, and government representatives to connect, collaborate, and drive the future of space exploration and commerce. What does this mean for the space industry? 🌟 Elevated Event Experiences: Our flagship events in London (11-12 March 2025) and Scotland (3-4 December 2025) will feature enhanced networking, world-class seminars, and bespoke interactions, ensuring you meet the right people. 🌍 Global Expansion: We're launching new events in key international markets, starting with Dubai (6-7 October 2025), opening doors to global delegations, exhibitors, and attendees. 📈 Unmatched Visibility: With increased marketing efforts, expect a surge in qualified buyers, government delegations, and industry leaders at every event. By joining us at Space-Comm Expo, you’ll be a part of a dynamic and rapidly growing platform that connects the brightest minds and most innovative companies in the space sector. Let’s shape the future of the space industry together! 💡 Full press release here: https://lnkd.in/eYQZDyG2 Register for FREE to attend Space-Comm Expo at ExCeL London on 11-12 March 2025 here: https://lnkd.in/exzuTpua or contact us at spacecomm@hubexhibitions.co.uk for exhibiting and sponsoring opportunities. #SpaceCommExpo #SpaceIndustry #Innovation #GlobalExpansion #Networking

We're proud partners with AstroAgency🚀 AstroAgency help existing space companies, start-ups and non-space organisations to take advantage of this growing market, whilst also supporting governments and space agencies to shape their space sector messaging and target their outreach. Join us at #SpaceCommExpo2025 on 11-12 March 2025 at ExCeL London! 📅 Connect with industry leaders, explore cutting-edge technologies, and stay ahead of the game in the ever-evolving space sector. 🚀 👉🎟️ Secure your FREE badge here: https://lnkd.in/e5rkwGij #SpaceTech #Innovation #Engineering #SpaceIndustry #Networking #Events #SpaceBusiness #Technology #SpaceExploration

NASA just opened a $45 million door for space tech founders. From January, the agency’s writing up to 300 checks for $150,000 each to innovative companies building technologies for moon exploration. It comes ahead of 2026’s Artemis II crewed mission back to the lunar surface. They're looking to SMBs to provide critical technologies for moon exploration. The Opportunity: • ~300 Phase I awards available • $150,000 per Phase I award • Non-dilutive funding • Direct path to NASA contracts • Technical validation from the world's top space agency Key Technology Focus Areas: • Lunar solar arrays • Advanced space suits • Life support systems • In-space and lunar habitats NASA hosted AMA sessions last week breaking down research subtopics helping founders preparing proposals (https://lnkd.in/e3xHGAcd) For successful applicants, it means access to world-class engineering networks, clear paths to government contracts, and positioning at the forefront of space innovation. Not to mention potential follow-on funding up to $850K. NASA needs these technologies ready for deployment within the next few years to support their Moon missions. That means successful recipients aren't just getting grant money - they're potentially becoming key suppliers in humanity's return to lunar soil. It's a rare moment where startup innovation timelines align perfectly with NASA's mission needs. If you're building space tech and want to discuss your proposal strategy, DM me. I'd be glad to share any insights I can.

🇪🇺 🛰️.EU signs $11B deal for a sovereign satellite constellation to rival Starlink. The European Union is forging ahead with plans for a constellation of satellites to rival Starlink, after signing a €10.6 billion($11.1 billion) deal to launch 290 satellites into low- and medium-Earth orbits by 2030. The bloc wants the space tech to boost its digital sovereignty by providing secure comms to governments. Technological advances mean the network of high- and lower-powered satellites will provide the equivalent of 1,000 satellites in a “mega constellation” similar to Starlink. First announced in 2022, Iris² (Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite) is a public-private partnership whose initial cost estimate (€6 billion) leapt 76% . The programme will be 61% funded from the public purse; industry consortium SpaceRISE making up the difference. This grouping includes French satellite giant Eutelsat Group, which merged with OneWeb back in 2022, the latter operating a broadband constellation with more than 630 satellites 🛰️. "Launched by European rockets, the Iris² constellation will promote Europe's autonomy, resilience and competitiveness," said the European Space Agency - ESA). "Iris² builds on the ESA's previous deliveries of constellations for the European Union, including Copernicus, the world's largest Earth observation programme, and Galileo, the world's most accurate civilian satellite navigation system." Contracts were signed in Brussels on Monday (Dec 16th) between ESA, the EU, and the SpaceRISE industrial consortium led by European operators SES Satellites, Eutelsat Group and Hispasat. It comes after Europe's two leading satellite manufacturers - Airbus Defence and Space and Thales Alenia Space pulled out of the SpaceRISE consortium amid concerns over economic risks as they grapple with current losses. Europe's satellite manufacturers are struggling to cope with the arrival of STARLINK, developed by SpaceX, which accounts for some two-thirds of satellites in orbit. They have seen a drop in demand for large satellites. Airbus and Thales Alenia Space, which are exploring plans to combine satellite operations, will remain in the Iris² project as suppliers. Asked if the UK would be involved in the Iris² programme, a senior official said there had been no such request. Before Brexit, the UK was part of an EU space programme, with British armed forces due to have access to the Galileo network next year. The British government severed ties with the programme and concluded during Brexit that it would be in the UK’s interests to develop a rival to Galileo involving two satellites. The UK network includes Tyche, the Earth-imaging military satellite, launched in August. Last month the government said a new satellite, Juno, would be launched in 2027 to “capture daytime images of the Earth’s surface” thereby “strengthening the UK’s intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance” capabilities. https://lnkd.in/eJz2Bere

📢 New blog post alert: Introducing Spaceflux Labs Spaceflux’s vision is to ensure the sustainable use of Earth’s orbit for generations to come. With this in mind, we are proud to announce Spaceflux Labs, our dedicated R&D division, focused on pushing the envelope on #SSA & #SDA technology to address the complex, long-term challenges of space safety & #sustainability. What is Spaceflux Labs?  Spaceflux Labs is where innovation meets real-world challenges in SSA and SDA: our researchers, partners, and customers collaborate to develop technology that enhances our ability to track, predict, and manage orbital objects, minimise collision risks, and preserve orbital resources. The division drives sustained research, prototyping, and consulting through a structured innovation pipeline. 🌍 Why It Matters  With Earth’s orbit becoming increasingly congested, the need for agile, forward-thinking solutions has never been greater. Spaceflux Labs prioritises cutting-edge research and development to create novel solutions ensuring that the space environment remains safe, secure and accessible for decades to come. 💡 AI at the Core  Led by Prof. Ingo Waldmann, Spaceflux Labs is advancing #AI solutions for SSA, including:  🚀 Image-denoising systems for detecting smaller objects  🚀Sensor fusion techniques for improved tracking  🚀AI-driven tools for launch support, orbital event assessments, and more 🛰️ Join the Mission  Whether you're an academic, industry expert, or space enthusiast, we invite you to partner with us or explore opportunities at Spaceflux Labs.  🔗 To learn more about Spaceflux Labs, go to our blog post: https://lnkd.in/e6pYzCZp

🌐 The European Union is going all-in with $11.1 billion to create a Starlink rival with 300+ satellites! Project IRIS is a bold initiative to ensure secure internet connectivity for the EU member states. 🤔 Is it even a realistic plan? What’s behind this massive space investment? https://lnkd.in/eyxUadPS 

Successful mission for TELEO in-orbit demonstrator✅ In collaboration with CNES, this compact ‘orbital laboratory’ - hosted onboard Arabsat’s Airbus-built Badr-8 geostationary satellite - proved that massive, rapid ground to space data transfer is possible. Thanks to this demonstrator, laser communications to and from space are set to reshape the telecoms market, similar to how optical fibre transformed telecoms on ground! Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/eHdX92w7 #SpaceMatters #Satellites

🚀 VadaTech Inc. are exhibiting at the UK's LARGEST space industry event, #SpaceCommExpo2025 taking place on 11-12 March 2025 at London ExCeL! VadaTech is a world leader in the design and manufacture of cutting edge embedded ruggedised computing solutions and integrated systems with over 1000 products across VPX, FMC, XMC, uTCA, ATCA and PCIe. VadaTech is supporting several space programs, including LEO. Visit their stand to find out more! 👉🎟️ Secure your FREE tickets here: https://lnkd.in/ejvwnaWQ Want to participate? Email spacecomm@hubexhibitions.co.uk to learn more. #SpaceIndustry #SpaceSector #SpaceEvent