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LIQUIFER‘s latest cooperation with Spartan Space for the Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt e.V. In Bremen, Dr. Daniel Schubert is the lead for this greenhouse ground test demonstrator. It is an international cooperation with the Canadian Space Agency.

ELO₂ is developing leading edge space technologies through the Australian Space Agency's Trailblazer lunar rover program ... and bringing them back down to Earth. The technologies inherent to the ELO₂ lunar rover’s design include 5 of the 7 Critical Technologies of National Interest identified by the Australian Government: - Advanced manufacturing and materials - Artificial Intelligence - Advanced information and communication - Autonomous systems, robotics, positioning, timing and sensing, and - Clean energy generation and storage technologies. In addition, the technology innovations being developed by ELO₂ demonstrate synergies with the Government’s Future Made in Australia plan and align with 5 of the 7 National Reconstruction Fund Priority Areas: - Value-add in resources - Value-add in agriculture, forestry and fisheries - Renewables and low emissions technologies - Defence capability, and - Enabling capabilities across engineering, data science and software development. So, here's what the future looks like, as we spin-off ELO₂ space technologies on Earth, in: - Resources and Agriculture: AI and autonomous systems developed for the ELO₂ rover could revolutionise mining operations through automated surveying and data analysis, enhancing safety and efficiency. In agriculture, these technologies might lead to precision farming, optimising resource use and crop management. - Manufacturing and Infrastructure: ELO₂ is developing advanced manufacturing capability for supply to resources, defence and other industry customers. ELO₂ is also exploring commercial pilot opportunities that leverage the advanced autonomous navigation and sensing capabilities for routine infrastructure inspection and maintenance tasks. - Defence: The ELO₂ lunar rover’s advanced technologies have potential for contributing to development of AUKUS Pillar 2 asymmetric capabilities for defence. These innovations are anticipated to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness in military applications. #SpaceTech #SpaceInnovation #AustralianMade #Robotics #ELO2 . . . EPE. Trusted To Protect, Lunar Outpost, BHP, Northrop Grumman Australia, RMIT University, University of Melbourne, University of Adelaide, Inovor Technologies, Element Robotics, Colorado School of Mines, ANU Institute for Space | InSpace, Titomic, Vipac Engineers & Scientists, One Giant Leap Australia Foundation, CD3D

𝗣𝗶𝘅𝘅𝗲𝗹, a Bengaluru-based startup, has made history by securing a $476-million order from NASA. This significant deal indicates Pixxel's capabilities in providing NASA with hyperspectral earth observation data to enhance their earth science research. Collecting data across hundreds of narrow wavelengths, Pixxel's technology will offer critical insights into climate change, agriculture, and biodiversity. Founded in 2019 by Awais Ahmed and Kshitij Khandelwal, Pixxel's Fireflies hyperspectral satellites, featuring 5-metre resolution and 250 spectral bands, are set to revolutionize environmental monitoring and decision-making. It's incredible to see Indian companies achieving such global milestones in space technology. What other technological advancements do you foresee coming from India in the near future ? #Pixxel #NASA #EarthObservation #HyperspectralImaging #SpaceTechnology #EnvironmentalMonitoring #ClimateChange #Agriculture #Biodiversity #IndianStartups #Innovation #Aerospace #TechnologyAdvancements #GlobalMilestones #Start

Space innovations not only drive consumer technologies like GPS and satellite communications but also play a vital role in addressing climate change and even safeguard democracies. And when it comes to space, Latvia has more than a thing or two to contribute! In just a few days, up to ten companies from Latvia will be participating in Industry Space Days—the leading bi-annual industry event in the Netherlands of the European Space Agency - ESA! Among the attendees on September 18-19 are cutting-edge innovators. Visit them at the expo or arrange a meeting at the "Mission Latvia" booth #E8 🇱🇻 🚀 🌱 FLUFFY produces reusable filters using sheep wool and other biodegradable materials, while also extracting keratin from biodegradable sources, which can be used to grow food in space. 🛰 #AISAT, a startup set to revolutionize the space industry through nanosatellite technologies and AI. 🚀 allatherm specializes in two-phase heat transfer systems, producing thermal management solutions like heat pipes and loops for aerospace applications, including space missions and crew modules. 👁 #BalticSatelliteService, at the forefront of using satellite imagery and machine learning for forestry and other imaging solutions. 🌚 #DeepSpaceEnergy is spearheading the development of non-solar, maintenance-free energy solutions to power deep space missions and exploration, where conventional methods of obtaining energy are not feasible. ⏱ Eventech, a longstanding deep-tech engineering company, focuses on pioneering proprietary timing systems for the market. 🎯 Fiber Optical Solution, a producer of state-of-the-art gyroscopes and other measuring devices, is renowned for their accuracy and extensive applications. 🔦 LightPath Technologies, an accredited provider of optics and photonics solutions, serves blue-chip clients all around the world. 💾 QuBalt, specialists in quantum-secure cryptographic solutions, protect communication in safety-critical systems, particularly for aerospace and defense. Read more ▶ https://lnkd.in/eM_P-xnY   See you in Noordwijk, the Netherlands!   #SpaceInnovation #Nanosatellites #DeepTech #SustainabilityInSpace #RuimtevaartTechnologie #SatellietBeelden #QuantumSecurity #missionLatvia | Invest in Latvia | Latvijas Investīciju un attīstības aģentūra - LIAA

DPIIT-recognised startup Pixxel has unveiled its upcoming "Fireflies" constellation—a fleet of six hyperspectral satellites set to launch early next year. With over 150 spectral bands, 5-meter native resolution, and 40 km coverage, Fireflies will deliver unprecedented imaging for daily global insights. From tracking deforestation to detecting crop diseases, Pixxel’s advanced data will power impactful decisions across agriculture, environmental monitoring, and more. Backed by industry giants like Google and NASA, Pixxel continues to lead India’s booming $77 Bn spacetech market. Know more: https://bit.ly/4ee44pn Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade #StartupIndia #DPIIT #StartupNews #Spacetech

NextSpace ... "LEVERAGING IN-SITU RESOURCE UTILIZATION (ISRU)- The SpaceFactory-MTU project brought forth several innovative engineering strategies designed to maximize the utility of lunar regolith, an abundant resource on the moon's surface. A key innovation lies in the development of a novel material, referred to as lunar 'asphalt,' engineered specifically for the lunar environment using regolith and biopolymers. The process was carried out by a robotic apparatus that performed the construction tasks in vacuum, laying and heating the lunar asphalt into a dense, cohesive surface capable of withstanding the mechanical stresses of lunar vehicle traffic. The team demonstrated the material's durability by driving a simulated lunar rover wheel over the road 900 times, covering 720 meters. Significantly, the durability test revealed no dust accumulation on the wheel, highlighting a significant advantage of our patent-pending technology." For information https://lnkd.in/e-5K8ECq in collaboration with Michigan Tech NASA Seed project New Space Economy

Interlune is planning to do what no space company or nation has done before. Read new details from co-founder Gary Lai about how the startup is going to unlock the door for a sustainable cis-lunar economy, beginning with the harvesting of Helium-3 from the Moon. As SpaceNews reports, "In a Sept. 10 blog post, Lai reveals details of Interlune’s plan for robotic collection and automated processing of regolith. Supplying Helium-3 to terrestrial markets in the 2030s is the first step. In the long run, the startup aims to 'harvest other resources such as industrial metals, rare Earth elements, and rocket propellant to support a long-term presence on the Moon and a robust in-space economy,' according to the blog."

Two remarkable innovations stand out: the Iron Dome, designed to intercept and neutralise incoming projectiles before they hit their target, and SpaceX's Starship, which successfully returns boosters to Earth safely. While divided by specific use cases, a common thread of precision unites them to the highest degree. Science and engineering continually inspire us to explore possibilities that extend beyond the limits of our imagination. Furthermore, the urgency of necessity truly drives innovation. Having said that, I always envision a world where Earth stands as a safe haven, free from the necessity of an iron dome for protection or the need for rockets to extend civilization beyond our planet. Some might dismiss this as utopian thinking, akin to constructing houses in the clouds.

💡 Patent "Space Tether" of the Università degli Studi di Padova (UNIPD) / University of Padua This patented space tether consists of a system that includes the controlled deployment and the retrieval of the cable. It can launch tethered probes, stop them in the proper position and recover them, over and over. The tether is small, light and reliable. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 ☑️ Launch and retrieval of space probes and satellites ☑️ Space debris capture ☑️ Space tug ☑️ Soft docking ☑️ On-Orbit Servicing ☑️ Tethered formation flying 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 ☑️ Multi-shot retrievable system ☑️ Feedback controlled deployment trajectories ☑️ Based on consolidated technology (fishing reel) ☑️ Miniaturizable ☑️ Limited mass and size 𝐓𝐑𝐋 𝟒: component validation in laboratory environement Reasearch team-inventors: Riccardo Mantellato, Alvise Rossi, Leonardo Pellegrina, Alessia Gloder, Mattia Pezzato, Gilberto Grassi, Alessandro Francesconi 📣 We want to license the patent Find out more on KNOWLEDGE SHARE - Where Innovation Happens, the most important platform for the research valorization in Italy: ↪️ https://lnkd.in/dPh98p6C #spaceconomy #satellites Dipartimento di Ingegneria Industriale - DII UNIPD Dip. di Ingegneria dell'Informazione (DEI) - Dept. Information Engineering / UniPD Stefania De Zanche Gigliola C. T4i Technology for Propulsion and Innovation Stellar Project

#SpaceResearch 107: The development of lunar agriculture could provide fresh food for astronauts. We're researching how to grow crops in lunar soil and under the Moon's unique conditions. #LunarAgriculture #SpaceSustainability #BIM4Space #FoodProduction