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Inauguration of the European Space Deep-Tech Innovation Centre (ESDI) – first ESA presence in Switzerland
https://www.esa.int/About_Us/Business_with_ESA/Inauguration_of_the_European_Space_Deep-Tech_Innovation_Centre_ESDI_first_ESA_presence_in_Switzerland
Published: May 27, 2025 15:48
The European Space Agency (ESA) has inaugurated the European Space Deep-Tech Innovation Centre (ESDI), the first ESA presence in Switzerland, created in close collaboration with the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI). The new centre is located at the…
About YPSat-2
https://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Space_Engineering_Technology/ESA_Young_Professionals_Satellites/About_YPSat-2
Published: May 26, 2025 15:41
When ESA’s Space Rider launches for its inaugural flight, it will carry more than scientific experiments. It will carry the bold vision of ESA’s emerging generation. Developed entirely by young professionals across the Agency, YPSat-2 is the latest mission…
Navigate revisions to laws on hazardous chemicals in the EU
https://www.esa.int/About_Us/Business_with_ESA/Navigate_revisions_to_laws_on_hazardous_chemicals_in_the_EU
Published: May 22, 2025 07:30
Changes to regulations and processes will introduce new restrictions on the use of hazardous chemicals in the EU. These could impact space programmes, the space sector and its supply chains – PFAS, chromates and the REACH revision take centre stage.…
Simulating space on Earth for miniature satellite testing
https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Videos/2025/05/Simulating_space_on_Earth_for_miniature_satellite_testing
Published: May 12, 2025 09:00
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Inside a spherical cagelike structure, a small platform slowly spins as if floating. A single, bright lamp illuminates the scene, simulating the Sun. This setup constitutes the European Space Agency’s brand new facility for the…
Proba-3 achieves precise formation flying
https://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Space_Engineering_Technology/Proba-3_achieves_precise_formation_flying
Published: May 8, 2025 08:05
For the first time, two spacecraft in orbit were aligned in formation with millimetre precision and maintained their relative position for several hours without any control from the ground.
‘ELOPE’ with ESA’s moon landing guidance competition
https://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Space_Engineering_Technology/ELOPE_with_ESA_s_moon_landing_guidance_competition
Published: May 1, 2025 11:53
Mapping the descent of a lunar lander, using nothing but data from an ‘event camera’ – this is the next challenge presented to the space community by the European Space Agency’s Advanced Concepts Team (ACT).
Hovering over Europe’s flattest floor with AI
https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Images/2025/04/Hovering_over_Europe_s_flattest_floor_with_AI
Published: April 24, 2025 11:26
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Hovering over Europe’s flattest floor with AI
Space technologies find new life on Earth
https://www.esa.int/About_Us/Business_with_ESA/Space_technologies_find_new_life_on_Earth
Published: April 16, 2025 15:10
Each year, cutting-edge technologies developed by the European Space Agency (ESA) for its complex missions and scientific discoveries find new life in applications used to benefit Earth and improve our daily lives.From 9–13 April, ESA was guest of honour…
Space Rider’s smart ALEK passes bumpy, noisy, shocking testing
https://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Space_Transportation/Space_Rider/Space_Rider_s_smart_ALEK_passes_bumpy_noisy_shocking_testing
Published: April 10, 2025 11:29
New ESA invention tested in a chamber of no echoes
https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Images/2025/04/New_ESA_invention_tested_in_a_chamber_of_no_echoes
Published: April 9, 2025 12:10
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New ESA invention tested in a chamber of no echoes
Smile meets Maxwell
https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Images/2025/04/Smile_meets_Maxwell
Published: April 8, 2025 08:00
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Smile meets Maxwell