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🎖️Very proud to share that the Agenzia Spaziale Italiana [ASI] assigns to Sòphia High Tech the activities of the WURAM #project [poWders cUstomization pRocess for Additive Manufacturing] 👀 https://lnkd.in/gh5HYajd WURAM, started on Nov. 18, 2024 on the Innovative Space Technologies tender, revolutionizes the concept of #additivemanufacturing for #space #propulsion systems 🛰️ by developing a new technological process, to obtain complex #aerospace Parts, in custom metal alloy. The project bets on #powder mixing to develop a light-weight material to be used for the #manufacturing of space thrusters in #SLM 🚀 In order to validate both the robustness of the production process and of the material, SOPHIA intends to create a technological demonstrator for widespread use for low propulsion applications: a chemical-propellant #space #thruster for #satellite applications. European Space Agency - ESA AIPAS – Associazione delle Imprese per le Attività Spaziali #sophiahightech #team 🚀 #defense #engineering #productdevelopment #cnc #machining #3dprinting #madeinitaly #innovazione #3dprint #technology #eccellenzeitaliane #spacemission #spaceindustry #satellites #spacetech #spacetechnology

Imagine charging drones mid-flight or powering remote sensors with invisible laser beams—no cables, no interruptions, just precision and safety. This revolutionary idea comes from SunCubes, a startup founded by engineers from the Politecnico di Milano, that is changing the way we think about energy. Their journey took a pivotal turn in 2022 when they earned third place at #TTeC, Telespazio and Leonardo's Open Innovation contest. According to the team, #TTeC was a game-changer: 💡 Invaluable feedback from space industry experts. 🤝 Strategic connections to accelerate development. 🏆 Recognition and credibility that fueled their progress. From #TTeC to Leonardo’s Test-It Award and now the ESA BIC incubator, SunCubes demonstrates the immense value of nurturing innovation and fostering bold ideas. Their story is a testament to how initiatives like #TTeC can empower young innovators to turn dreams into prototypes—and prototypes into real-world solutions. 📢 To all aspiring innovators: Don't miss the chance to showcase your ideas at #TTeC 2024. It's your moment to shine, connect, and grow! You have time until December 8th to submit your proposal 👉 https://lnkd.in/dd5veRWa 💬 Curious to learn more? Read the full interview with Alberto Chiozzi to discover SunCubes’ journey and future ambitions 👇 https://lnkd.in/dN37B5F3 Leonardo Space | European Space Agency - ESA | Agenzia Spaziale Italiana | Thales Alenia Space | e-GEOS

The UAE continues to lead in aerospace innovation with Mira Aerospace and Bayanat, in partnership with UAVOS INC., completing a groundbreaking series of High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) flights. These achievements underscore the nation's commitment to advancing its aerospace industry and solidifying its global standing. 📌 Significant Achievement: The HAPS flights, launched from Abu Al Abyad Island, successfully operated at stratospheric altitudes for several days, carrying advanced Earth Observation payloads. These flights tested scenarios for Earth Observation and Environmental Monitoring, gathering valuable data for future applications. 📌 Strategic Vision: Hasan Al Hosani, Managing Director of Bayanat and Chairman of Mira Aerospace, emphasized the importance of these advancements as Bayanat evolves into Space42, aiming to lead in aerospace innovation and AI-powered data analysis through the gIQ platform. 📌 Global Impact: Khaled Al Marzouqi, CEO of Mira Aerospace, highlighted that the UAE's adoption of cutting-edge HAPS technology positions the country as a leader in space innovation and environmental monitoring. This milestone not only enhances the UAE’s expertise but also sets the stage for future breakthroughs in sustainable aerospace solutions. #AerospaceInnovation #HAPS #UAELeadership #SustainableTech Hasan Al Hosani, Managing Director of Bayanat and Chairman of Mira Aerospace, and Khaled Al Marzouqi, CEO of Mira Aerospace https://lnkd.in/d6gMi2jA

Even though this is essentially a politically driven project, it is important for Europe as a block to move ahead with this project, given the geo-political situation. Key will be to make sure that the project "gives back" innovation to European industry that can be leveraged.

Media programme 17th European Space conference (Brussels and online) Please note this programme is regularly updated.   TUESDAY 28th JANUARY 2025 9:30 – 9:50 (European Commission/DG DEFIS stand) (livestream) Joint European Commission – ESA press point with Andrius Kubilius, Commissioner for Defence and Space, European Commission and Josef Aschbacher, Director-General, ESA and Q&A with journalists 10:50 – 11:15 (European Commission/DG DEFIS stand)  Boosting the EU’s autonomous access to space with European launchers (COM/ESA/EUSPA/EUMETSAT/Arianespace/Avio) 11:00 – 11:30 (ESA Stand) Media opportunity with ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher and ESA Directors 11:15 – 12:15 (The Agora) (livestream) Startup Spotlight Pitch Session with – Tomas Jonsson, CASSINI – Team Leader, DG DEFIS, European Commission – Christine Klein, Head of Industrial Policy and Auditing Department, ESA  – Benedetta Cattani, Chief Executive Officer, Ecosmic space – Marius Celette, Chief Executive Officer, Alpha Impulsion – Sebastian Klaus, Chief Executive Officer, Atmos space cargo – Frédéric Laurent, Chief Executive Officer, Snowpack – Guillaume Mohara, Chief Executive Officer, ArcSpace Moderated by : Jean Jacques Dordain, Former ESA Director-General  12:15 – 12:30 (The Agora) (livestream) Panel Space and Ocean Dialogue Announcement and signature with – Costas Kadis, Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, European Commission – Josef Aschbacher, Director-General, ESA – Pierre Bahurel, Chief Executive Officer, Mercator Ocean International  14:30 – 15:00 (Press Corner)  Press point on the upcoming UN Ocean Conference taking place in June 2025 in Nice, France with Pierre Bahurel, Director General, Mercator Ocean International 14:30 – 14:50 (European Commission/DG DEFIS stand)  New milestones for Copernicus 15:00 – 15:30 (European Commission/DG DEFIS stand)  Copernicus Contributing Missions Signature _ Part 1 15:30 – 16:00 (European Commission/DG DEFIS stand)  In-Orbit Demonstration & Validation: Signature with European Rideshare providers 16:00-16:15 (European Commission/DG DEFIS stand)  Signature of the Joint Declaration for the In-Space Operations and Services Pilot Mission  16:15 – 16:45 (Press Corner) Press point on Draghi, Space Power and Perspectives on Europe’s Strategy with Director of European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) Hermann Ludwig Moeller, building on ESPI’s upcoming policy paper addressing the key elements European stakeholders need to address in defining a future coherent European space strategy. 16:30 – 17:00 (European Commission/DG DEFIS stand)  Copernicus Contributing Missions Signature _ Part 2

----------English version of previous post   And another business sector! The space industry is leading the way in integrating environmental considerations. Many challenges are on the agenda, including major issues such as space pollution and the danger of space debris and systems re-entering the atmosphere.   R&T challenges are one-off calls for ideas organised to complement the CNES R&T system on technical subjects of interest. The aim of these challenges is to stimulate the emergence of innovative solutions for the space sector, with an opening to new players, whose development can be pursued via Research and Technology.   "Taking environmental issues into account is crucial. Through this challenge, CNES aims to give a new momentum to innovative solutions that will drastically reduce the environmental impact of the design, development and operation of space systems. As this is an issue common to both orbital systems and space transportation, this challenge is being co-organised for the first time by these two teams working to prepare for the future. We should also highlight the substantial budget allocated by CNES, which is commensurate with the challenges and ambitions in this area", say Céline Angélélis, Deputy Director for the Preparation of the Future of Orbital Systems and Ursula Aniakou, Deputy Director for Future Projects and Innovation in Space Transport Systems.   A congratulations to Airbus Defense & Space, Thales Alenia Space, Mecano-ID and IRT Saint Exupéry who are entering into a contract with CNES to start their developments to face the current climatic and environmental challenges.   Bamboo will soon be taking its first trip into space 😉   #space #sustainability #pollution #BambooisGrowing #1000solutions              https://lnkd.in/eJ5eST3V

After a long examination of our commercial proposal, 33 members made a unanimous deliberation to welcome OLM as its 34th and newest member of the Distretto AeroSpaziale della Sardegna (DASS), paving the way towards a long and strong collaboration as its first vertical launch & test operator. This will allow OLM to not only play a major role in modelling Sardinia’s ambition to become Europe’s gateway to LEO, but furthermore give our teams the opportunity to become local stakeholders with a brand new dedicated OLM office in Cagliari. A few objectives of this initiative will consist in : — Foster meaningful commercial partnership with fellow members such as AVIO, Leonardo, CIRA - Italian Aerospace Research Centre, RINA and its many local suppliers; — Propose an ambitious and progressive sub-orbital launch calendar based around a set of activities and clients, as well as a set of commercial static tests; — Establish strong collaboration with the Aeronautica Militare’s test & launch ranges for commercial use, exploitation and development, towards a fully-fledged commercial proposal in the Mediterranean; — Continuously work with national authorities such as Agenzia Spaziale Italiana, ENAC - Ente Nazionale per l'Aviazione Civile & Stato Maggiore Difesa to act as a regulatory-sandbox player to foster the regulations of tomorrow, from home; — Develop a first set of centralised aerospace-based clusters in key locations to create an efficient logistical path to orbit across the island; — Explore local funding opportunities through the region’s local development programs and initiatives; This is just the first set of a one-year development plan for OLM’s launch & services program, in order to start offering our fleets and their stakeholders the space, the means and the grounds to commercially launch & test with proximity, efficiency and reliability more frequently than before. We’d like to thank the District’s vote of confidence, as well as its Chairman Prof. Giacomo Cao for his continuous support. Making Europe, Sardinia and commercial spaceflight multiplanetary together at launch-olm.com Read the official announcement (IT) here — https://lnkd.in/exYNWN2j

🚀 Spain's Space Sector Soars: €156.8M Investment in Innovation! 📢 The Spanish Space Agency (AEE), under the leadership of Juan Carlos Cortés, is propelling Spain's role in the global space industry with a significant €156.8 million investment in technological advancements since May 2024. 1️⃣ Major Funding Programs: Launching December 2, the #ARTES (€22.4M) and #NAVISP (€4M) programs focus on quantum communications, 5G/6G networks, and Quantum Key Distribution (QKD). 2️⃣ Ongoing Projects: €112M allocated to earlier programs like #PRODEX (€16M), #InCubed (€11M), and #GSTP (€15M) is currently in the evaluation phase, with results expected by year-end. 3️⃣ Global Collaborations: Moonlight Project: Spain is contributing €10M to develop a lunar communication satellite network. LEO PNT Satellites: GMV will lead a consortium comprising OHB SE, Alén Space, the #swiss Beyond Gravity, and Indra in developing five low-Earth orbit satellites for navigation and positioning. 4️⃣ Private Sector Impact: Indra has solidified its position by acquiring Deimos, enhancing its capabilities in satellite integration, mission control software, and space monitoring. PLD Space: Partnering with Deimos, PLD Space is developing the MIURA 5 orbital launcher, targeting over 30 annual missions by 2030 with precision navigation and reduced operational complexity. Read the complete news article ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dSnEwCD3

SENEGAL IS OPTIMALLY USING HER GLOBAL RESOURCES FOR HER SPACE DEVELOPMENT It's not only wise and economical but aldo very innovative and effective, for Africsn Nations to finally realise they have an abundance of natural resources in form of expertise and expertise knowledge #wasting in the #diaspora and #yearning to be exploited for the development of the respective nations! #Senegal demonstrates here how that can be exploited for eventually manufacturing their own #nanosatellites and other #space_gimmicks! African nations have always had this possibility of #collaboratively exploitating their worldwide resources they abundantly possess but many nations still haven't yet #discovered this opportunity as an optimal source of resource for a practica, effective and goal-oriented development! The multiple available Innovative centres such as that provided by the Expleo Group are a real #treasure! The #AfricanDiaspora possesses a wealth of riches others have long discovered and are readily exploiting, but which Africans themselves have simply not yet fully discovered. It will be #wise, if Africa could better #ExploitIT.