Register for ESA's first Earth observation commercialisation event
Registration is now open for ESA's first-ever Earth Observation Commercialisation Forum. Taking place at ESA Headquarters in Paris from 30 to 31 October 2023, investors, institutions, entrepreneurs and companies of any size from the Earth observation sector will now be able to come together and discuss the commercial potential and challenges of Earth observation, together with the technical, ind Watch live: ‘Ready for the Moon’ conference
Join us live to follow the ‘Ready for the Moon’ event, a high-level political conference on the challenges and ambitions for Europe's space sector. ESA Web TV will broadcast on its Channel Two the conference, including the media briefing on 2 June starting at 14:00 CEST (13:00 BST).
Accelerating the Green Transition
Earth observation has been essential in identifying and monitoring climate change. Satellite data form the baseline for effective European mitigation and adaptation strategies to support the Green Transition, the European Union to reach its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050, as well as its Green Deal.
ESA has now concluded its initial phase of a pilot initiative in Austria that demonstrates the untapped potential of space technologies by providing actionable Earth observation information to accelerate the Green Transition for both society and the economy.
Dream Chaser moves a step closer to first launch
Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser took a step closer to its long-awaited first flight by powering up its systems in a key test.
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Trial by sound CubeMAP mission development halted
After very careful consideration, ESA’s Earth Observation Programme Board has taken the decision to terminate the development of CubeMAP as a Scout satellite mission. This decision is based on the development path exceeding the programmatic constraints related to the timeline and budgetary boundaries allocated for this category of New Space mission.
Fortify raises $12.5 million for digital composite manufacturing
Fortify plans to use the $12.5 million investment to accelerate development of its Digital Composite Manufacturing platform, which prints composite materials designed down to the nanoscale for high performance.
Northrop Grumman’s ground station for missile warning satellites passes design review
The Relay Ground Station-Asia (RGS-A) was funded by the U.S.
Space Force exploring options to build weather monitoring constellation
The Space Force is considering options to acquire small polar-orbiting weather satellites that could launch as early as 2026.
