Space Mining: Harnessing resources from asteroids and the Moon
In the grand saga of space exploration, the quest for celestial riches has taken centre stage. Space mining, a concept that once resided within the…
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Lunar and Mars Exploration: Space race and the quest for celestial bodies
In the annals of human history, few endeavours have captured the collective imagination and spirit of exploration as much as our journey to the Moon…
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics: Enhancing autonomous space missions
As we extend our reach into the cosmos, the need for advanced technologies becomes paramount to ensure the success and safety of space missions. Among…
Space-Based Manufacturing and Resource Utilisation: Utilising space resources
Beyond the confines of Earth, lies a wealth of resources waiting to be harnessed and utilised. The concept of space-based manufacturing and resource utilization envisions…
In-orbit Servicing: Enabling maintenance and upgrades of space assets
Countless satellites and spacecraft orbit in space to serve critical functions for communication, Earth observation, navigation, and scientific research. These space assets are the backbone…
Micro Launchers: Facilitating access to space for small payloads
Not all missions require colossal rockets to embark on their journey. As technology advances, so do our capabilities to miniaturise payloads and develop micro launchers.…
EU presents its new Space Strategy for Security and Defence
Brussels, Belgium – EU leaders identified last year space as a strategic domain in the Strategic Compass and called for an EU Space Strategy for Security and Defence. Today, the […]
High Altitude Pseudo-Satellites: Balloons and Drones to complement satellite services
After the Chinese Balloon Incident, where a Chinese spy balloon was shot down in North America beginning of this year, the questions about the benefits of such platforms and their […]
The Value Chain of the Space Industry: Critical for the modern World
The space industry is a complex and highly interconnected system of companies, organizations, and institutions with a complex value chain that comprises various stages from the initial conception of an […]
Stakeholders of the European space branch
The European space branch consists of several players, reaching from supranational entities to industry and private investors. In their different roles, they contribute to develop and deliver European services to […]
EU inaugurates first mainland satellite spaceport
KIRUNA, Sweden – The European Union wants to bolster its capacity to launch small satellites into space with a new launchpad in Arctic Sweden. European Commission and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson inaugurated […]