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“We will build one satellite computer 💻 per day. This is our proof of concept for scaling up to serial volume production”, said Oliver Grassmann, EVP Satellites 🛰 , in his speech at the Space Tech Expo Europe in Bremen today. “The cost of manufacturing a satellite is plummeting,” Oliver pointed out. How to make money in this challenging market? “Our answer is automation, industrialization and standardization. But before all that comes a very basic management technique – applying lean management principles”, said Oliver. “In the end it is all about our people. Our fantastic engineers and colleagues in all areas make the difference.” Oliver leads the Division Satellites of Beyond Gravity, the leading space supplier in Europe, serving both the commercial and the institutional market. If you are in Bremen, visit us at our booth in 🙋♀️ 👨💼 Hall 6 – just look for our 8 meter high payload fairing, the top of a rocket 🚀 😊

Our Co-CEO, Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou, will be a speaker at the upcoming Space Tech Expo Europe in Bremen, Germany, from 19-21 November 2024. Despina will be joining a panel of industry leaders to explore “Key Requirements and Developments for Satellite Connectivity at Sea and in the Air.” As the maritime industry accelerates its digital transformation and the aviation sector continues to innovate, dependable connectivity is more essential than ever. She will provide insights into recent market shifts, where companies are moving away from standardized solutions, opting instead for tailored connectivity approaches that combine LEO, GEO, and Terrestrial (4G/5G) technologies to ensure global reach. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d8gQ__kv

Sidus Space and Reflex Aerospace Sign Letter of Intent at Space Tech Expo Europe to Advance Dual-Use Satellite Development Across U.S. and European Markets

It was Space Forge's first year at Space Tech Expo Europe ... Stationed at the UK Space Agency stand, we shared insights into the groundbreaking potential of space-made materials. With ForgeStar® set to pioneer microgravity production, the future is looking out of this world 🛰️ Hear from our CEO and Co-Founder, Joshua Western, and Head of Government Affairs, Lewis D'Ambra, as they delve into Space Forge's vision for the future. 👇 #SpaceTechExpo #SpaceTechExpoEU #Microgravity

Wrapping up an inspiring day at the #SpaceTechExpoEurope2024 with Claudia Kessler! 🚀✨ This year’s expo was bigger and more vibrant than ever, showcasing the incredible growth and energy of the European space industry. It was exciting to see so many New Space companies making significant strides, with several already in impressive growth phases. The atmosphere? Absolutely buzzing with positivity! 🌍💫 Key topics like space connectivity and access to space dominated the discussions—whether through launchers, space planes, or zero-g experiments. The focus on small satellites and their components stood out, with a special spotlight on COTS for Space as a game-changer in the industry. 🌌📡 A heartfelt thanks to the teams at Rohde & Schwarz, Isar Aerospace, The Exploration Company, POLARIS Spaceplanes, Beyond Gravity, TESAT, and so many others for the fascinating conversations and valuable insights. 🙌 I also was happy to meet Martin Hoppe – he introduced me to the new features of RePoSyD. An exciting design tool, and the discussion about it was truly fascinating! Additionally, I had an inspiring conversation with Emir Gadzo from Universität der Bundeswehr München, about the fascinating satellite project SeRANI. The project explores various technologies for data exchange and connectivity in both civilian and military applications. We ended this exciting day with a great beer at the Czech Space Alliance stand 🍻 and then bid farewell to Bremen. Next stop: Vienna for our 3DSE Management Consultants GmbH Expert Forum, where we’ll dive into Innovation as the key to ecological, digital, and human-centered transformation. Can’t wait for what’s next! 🌟🇦🇹 #SpaceTechExpo #NewSpace #Innovation #SpaceConnectivity #3DSEExpertForum #AccessToSpace #SmallSatellites #3DSE #FutureOfSpace

🌍🚀 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! 🚀🌍 We’re thrilled to share the success of our recent 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩, making a key milestone in the European Space Agency - ESA, CGI, Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI pilot study for the 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 (𝐂𝐒𝐒) 𝐇𝐮𝐛 and its related 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞. 🎉 ✨ This session brought together 150 participants from a wide range of sectors to explore the 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞 of the CSS Hub marketplace—an innovative digital platform designed to integrate space technologies like 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐂𝐨𝐦, 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐈𝐨𝐓, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 with AI and terrestrial systems. The aim is to simplify access to satellite-enabled services and facilitate faster, more informed decision-making during critical events such as large-scale fires and floods. 🌊🔥 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩: 1.   A demonstration showing how the Hub supports stakeholders during high-risk events. 2.   An engaging Q&A session where participants delved into the Hub’s features and shared valuable insights. 3.   Expert feedback to refine and enhance the solution for future versions. 🙏 A huge 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 to all attendees for your active participation, thoughtful contributions, and passion for advancing civil security through space-enabled innovation. Your feedback is instrumental in shaping the future of this transformative initiative! #CSSHub #CivilSecurityFromSpace #Innovation #CrisisManagement #DisasterResponse #ESA Jackie Ma Dr. Katharina Weitz Noelia Otero Felipe Monique Kuglitsch Ivanka Pelivan Dr. Alen Berta Ipek Gülşen Tobias Gies Pierre-Philippe Mathieu 🚀

Cardiff based Space Forge last month joined Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government and Space Wales on the UK Space Agency stand at Space Tech Expo Europe in Bremen. Joshua Western and Lewis D'Ambra discuss the future vision of the company. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿For all the latest in Aerospace, Aviation and Defence in Wales follow Aerospace Wales Forum Ltd. For Space news follow Space Wales. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿We are part of the Industry Wales group which also includes Technology Connected, the network for the Welsh technology industry, Welsh Automotive Forum, South Wales Industrial Cluster, Net Zero Industry Wales and MediWales, the life sciences network. #SpaceWales https://lnkd.in/etjthUXs

Happy Friday and hope you've all had a great week in the space industry! Maybe you attended #SpaceTechExpo in Bremen to make new connections, or were busy working on your latest mission plans at HQ. Action drives this industry forward - we need to keep demonstrating new missions, collaborations, funding, projects, programs, and launches across the world. And at satsearch, we're on a mission to help space engineers take action faster than ever - with, amongst other things, in-depth, first-hand info on the real space supply chain that you simply can't get anywhere else. Here's a quick overview of the new resources we have published in the last week: 📡 A new supply chain hub for satellite communications hardware, featuring links to 100s of transceivers, antennas and more, from VHF - V band (and optical of course): https://lnkd.in/etPqe3hE 🛰️ A podcast with Antonio. Vázquez García, Co-founder and Head of Business Development at satsearch Trusted Supplier Alén Space, on the evolution of CubeSat technology and cybersecurity in space: https://lnkd.in/egKSpQRv 🚀 A new supply chain hub on the commercial space stations sector. Featuring details on prospective ISS replacements and the companies involved including; Starlab led by Voyager Space, Orbital Reef led by Blue Origin, Axiom Station led by Axiom Space, and Haven by VAST: https://lnkd.in/ezRhQTcW 🛸 A new podcast with Árisz Kecskés of Remred (of 4iG Space and Defence Technologies) discussing the company's space background and future plans: https://lnkd.in/eYwdqH-8 There we have it - have a great weekend space pioneers! We'll be back next week with more :) #SpaceIndustry #MissionAcceleration #BuildForEarth #NewSpace

Little Place Labs (LPL) attended the 38th Annual Small Satellite Conference (SmallSat) in Utah last week. Our team had the privilege of engaging with industry leaders and sharing our strategic vision and advanced capabilities. Key moments from the conference: -> LPL presented our Orbitfy suite of applications, showcasing our edge computing solutions on space Data Processing Units (DPUs). -> We collaborated with partners Unibap and Liscotech, who demonstrated Orbitfy integration with their DPU solutions. -> Met old friends and built new connections generating new leads.  -> New opportunities in the making with like-minded partners. More to come. Validation: The discussions and developments at the conference validated the critical role of edge computing in driving real-time intelligence and automated space operations. At Little Place Labs, we remain dedicated to making satellites and space missions smarter and more intelligent. We extend our gratitude to Utah State University for hosting this event in Logan for the last time, as the conference transitions to Salt Lake City next year. See you next year in Salt Lake City. #smallsat #littleplacelabs #automation #spacetech #satellites #edgecomputing 

A Look Back at Space Tech Expo Europe It’s been a week since Space Tech Expo Europe, and we’re still reflecting on the great moments and connections made during this event. One of the key highlights was the signing ceremony between DSI Aerospace and Frontgrade Technologies, marking a new chapter in our collaboration. This agreement solidifies our partnership to develop and distribute the SpaceStor™ 2TB Mass Memory Unit. The signing ceremony, held in the presence of Bremen’s Mayor Dr. Andreas Bovenschulte, Senator Kristina Vogt, and Dr. Walther Pelzer from the German Space Agency at Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt e.V., underscored the importance of international cooperation in advancing space technology. Further we enjoyed the conversations with everyone, visiting our booth and are already missing this great space community! To relive this great expo, we, in collaboration with Gerjet Nordhausen, prepared this recap video for you. Enjoy! #spacecommunity #spacetechexpo #forabetterspace