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Two cutting-edge space instruments are under development by Redwire Space and European Space Agency - ESA for upcoming scientific missions to the ISS. The instruments will contribute to advanced research in areas like material science and fluid behavior in microgravity. Redwire’s Belgium-based team was recently awarded two follow-on contracts from ESA for the program...https://lnkd.in/dqJiuZPQ

#IAC2025 call for papers are open now. Visit https://lnkd.in/g_J6-DWT for details. Make sure to check with International Astronautical Federation for the latest updates to the technical program. Abstracts must fit into the following categories: 🧪 Category A: Science and Exploration 📄 Category B: Applications and Operations 📡 Category C: Technology 🏗️ Category D: Infrastructure 🚀 Category E: Space and Society

Redwire continues to lead the way in space science innovation. 🚀 We’re thrilled to announce two new contracts with the European Space Agency - ESA to develop advanced instruments for groundbreaking material science and fluid behavior research in microgravity. 🌌 These cutting-edge tools will enable critical investigations aboard the ISS, contributing to advancements in areas like drug absorption and pigment mixing, with the potential to improve life on Earth. 🌍 Building on over 40 years of expertise at our Belgium facility, Redwire remains a trusted partner for ESA missions. Learn more about the new research that will head to the Space Station: https://bit.ly/3ZQEBP7

❓ What are the trends in space propulsion? How can patent data provide such insights? And why is propulsion an important topic to consider in future space policymaking? 🚀 Our latest 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 by European Patent Office and ESPI, and in collaboration with European Space Agency - ESA, is now live! ➡ Access the key takeaways and full report at: https://lnkd.in/eYHNXfgz

China has released its first report detailing the progress made in scientific research and applications related to the country's space station over the past two years. The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA), which compiled the report to "mark the two-year anniversary of the space station's full establishment," said that the report will be released annually based on the progress of ongoing space missions. The report, released Monday, focuses on areas such as space life and human research, microgravity physical sciences, and new space technologies and applications. It highlights 34 representative scientific research and application results selected from previously returned samples, research data, in-orbit experiments, and notable progress in scientific and application projects, as well as various science promotion activities, showcasing China's capabilities and innovative spirit in the field of space technology, according to the CMSA. Of the representative results, 13 are related to space life and human research, 12 are related to microgravity physical science research, and nine are related to new space technology and application research.

Workshop on ESA’s Science Core Technology Programme (CTP). After the National Space Conference (26-27 November) European Space Agency - ESA invites everyone interested to participate in a workshop. Eike Kirscher, Head of Technology programmes at ESA will guide us through the many possibilities to start early technology developments and studies with the European Space Agency, ESA. The workshop will give insight into ESA’s Science Core Technology Programme (CTP) – a programme that funds technology developments and studies at low Technology Readiness Level (TRL) to ensure early and effective preparation of ESA's future science missions. Furthermore, the workshop will highlight how to use ESA's Discovery, Preparation and Technology Development (DPTD) programme that funds preparatory studies and technology development to prepare for the ESA’s short- to medium-term future activities under any ESA programme. The workshop will take place right after the National Space conference at Aarhus University. Read more and register in the links below 👇

You can now read my article “The Cosmic Challenge: Why Quantum Entanglement Won’t Deliver The Ansible” on Issue 46 of Principium, the quarterly magazine of the Initiative and Institute for Interstellar studies! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding my article.

Space construction kicks into orbit! 🚀 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers are testing groundbreaking on-orbit manufacturing on the ISS, paving the way for massive telescopes and antennas in space. The Illinois-led portion of the NOM4D project builds off extensive experience in composite materials design by Beckman Institute at Illinois researchers, including chemistry professor Jeff Moore, who is also part of the current study. 🙌 Illinois News Bureau story ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g8RnXiP4

... a handful scientist dared to dream #big! Did you know that the Chinese Academy of Sciences played a decisive role in establishing a #space #program in China? Back then, when the republic was young and facing existential threats sivh as famine, a handful scientist dared to dream #big. If you want to know more, I recommend you this brief historic review by the #Grandseigneur of space based science, Dr. WU Ji in China. The statement that resonates with me most is "International cooperation is one of the most important aspects of space science management." Dr. WU Ji is the President of Chinese Society of Space Research, and the former Director-General and Professor at the #National #Space #Science #Center (#NSSC), #CAS. https://lnkd.in/eXwuF8Mz

Invitation to read the Article: ANTITHERMAL SHIELD FOR SHUTTLES, ROCKETS… EXPANDED COANDA EFFECT published by European Space Agency ESA FULL PAPER, Research Gate, Berlin: https://lnkd.in/dvZqqBMg   PATENT: https://lnkd.in/duXkzZE At high speed, the friction of air mass with the rocket surface produce local heating more than 1000 0C. For heat protection of rocket, on their outside surface are install antithermal shields. Studing Coanda effect, respectively, the fluid flow on solids surface, the author Ioan Rusu discover by simply researches that the Coanda effect could be expanded also for the fluid flow on discontinuous solids, respectively, gon solids with orifices. This phenomenon was named by the author, the expanded Coanda effect. Start with this discovery, the author Ioan Rusu invent an antithermal shield, registered at Romanian Patent Office, OSIM, deposit F 2010 0153 The paper “ANTITHERMAL SHIELD FOR ROCKETS WITH HEAT EVACUATION BY INFRARED RADIATION REFLECTION” was published by EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY, ESA : https://lnkd.in/gYcP2Q8