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Writing across space, sustainability & science policy

Selected articles, reports, and commentary across space systems, climate intelligence, and innovation ecosystems.

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01

Satellites drive golfing performance successShot Scope / ESA Business Applications

Satellites drive golfing performance success

2022-09-13
ESA Business Applications

With support from an ESA Demonstration Project, golfing performance specialist Shot Scope has delivered new solutions for performance analytics.

sportsanalyticsspace applications
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It always pays to B-SUREUNOSAT / ESA Business Applications

It always pays to B-SURE

2022-08-31
ESA Business Applications

The United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT) launched its Humanitarian Rapid Mapping service in 2003, using satellite-based intelligence.

humanitarian mappingdisaster responsesatellite intelligence
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Satellites and AI in new generation forest managementENVInavigator / ESA Business Applications

Satellites and AI in new generation forest management

2022-08-18
ESA Business Applications

According to the World Wildlife Fund, forests are vital to life on Earth, and satellite AI is transforming monitoring and management.

forestryaienvironment
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Using Space Applications as a Transition AcceleratorShutterstock / ESA Business Applications

Using Space Applications as a Transition Accelerator

2022-01-18
ESA Business Applications

A Memorandum of Intent launching Genoa as a pilot city for ecological transition using space applications.

urban transitionsustainabilitysmart cities
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Horizons are brightening for Peru's farmersWeatherforce / ESA Business Applications

Horizons are brightening for Peru's farmers

2022-01-11
ESA Business Applications

Satellite data helps agriculture adapt to Peru's challenging climatic conditions and improve productivity.

agricultureclimate resiliencesatellite data
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Space in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak in Italy - Final Presentation DayShutterstock / ESA Business Applications

Space in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak in Italy - Final Presentation Day

2022-01-10
ESA Business Applications

Final presentations from ESA-supported COVID-19 response projects in Italy.

healthcovid-19rapid response
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Space tech meets HR to revolutionise hiring processesShutterstock / ESA Business Applications

Space tech meets HR to revolutionise hiring processes

2021-12-15
ESA Business Applications

Recruitment technology start-up MeVitae applies space-enabled data approaches to hiring systems.

workforcehr techai
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Autonomous shuttle launched at Harwell CampusDarwin / ESA Business Applications

Autonomous shuttle launched at Harwell Campus

2021-12-09
ESA Business Applications

Harwell Campus becomes a testbed for autonomous mobility solutions in the UK.

mobilityautonomysmart transport
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Faster, greener and cheaper - your customised bus serviceTandem / ESA Business Applications

Faster, greener and cheaper - your customised bus service

2021-12-08
ESA Business Applications

On-demand transport services reduce emissions and improve urban mobility efficiency.

mobilitysustainabilitypublic transport
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Assessing insurance risk and damage in the digital ageShutterstock / ESA Business Applications

Assessing insurance risk and damage in the digital age

2021-11-30
ESA Business Applications

McKenzie Intelligence Services launches GEO platform for insurance risk analysis using satellite data.

insurancerisksatellite data
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ESA and PSCE cooperate on Space Applications and Digital Transformation in Public SafetyESA / PSCE

ESA and PSCE cooperate on Space Applications and Digital Transformation in Public Safety

2021-11-29
ESA Business Applications

ESA and Public Safety Communication Europe collaborate to advance digital transformation in public safety using space applications.

public safetydigital transformationemergency response
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Harnessing space technology for better investment planningMorbihan / ESA Business Applications

Harnessing space technology for better investment planning

2021-11-22
ESA Business Applications

Satellite data is being used to improve financial and investment decision-making processes.

financeinvestmentgeospatial data
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Carbon Farming's Eye in the SkyESA Business Applications

Carbon Farming's Eye in the Sky

2021-11-11
ESA Business Applications

Satellite imagery is helping monitor and verify carbon farming and environmental impact initiatives.

carbon farmingclimateagriculture
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ESA and CEO Water Mandate cooperate on space technologies and applications for Net Positive Water ImpactESA / UN Global Compact CEO Water Mandate

ESA and CEO Water Mandate cooperate on space technologies and applications for Net Positive Water Impact

2021-11-10
ESA Business Applications

ESA and the UN Global Compact CEO Water Mandate collaborate on water sustainability solutions using space technologies.

watersustainabilityspace technologies
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Using AI and satellites to combat poaching of endangered speciesESA Business Applications

Using AI and satellites to combat poaching of endangered species

2021-10-27
ESA Business Applications

AI and satellite data are being used to track and prevent wildlife poaching in protected ecosystems.

wildlifeaiconservation
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ESA and City of Essen collaborate to protect urban and suburban areasCity of Essen / ESA Business Applications

ESA and City of Essen collaborate to protect urban and suburban areas

2021-10-26
ESA Business Applications

Space-enabled applications are being deployed to improve urban resilience and environmental monitoring in Essen.

urban resilienceenvironmentpublic sector
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Farmers use smart farming app in the field to boost crop yieldsFieldScout / ESA Business Applications

Farmers use smart farming app in the field to boost crop yields

2021-10-25
ESA Business Applications

Precision agriculture tools using satellite data help farmers optimise crop productivity.

agricultureprecision farmingsatellite data
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18

COP26: Connectivity, Space and Digital Technologies for Green ValueESA / COP26

COP26: Connectivity, Space and Digital Technologies for Green Value

2021-10-12
ESA Business Applications

A COP26 initiative highlights how space and digital technologies support climate action and sustainability.

climate actiondigital technologiesconnectivity
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19

Meet ESA BIC LazioESA BIC Lazio

Meet ESA BIC Lazio

2021-09-16
ESA Business Applications

Overview of ESA BIC Lazio and its role in supporting space startups and innovation.

startup supportincubationinnovation
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Eureka Investment Readiness Programme: European Space AgencyShutterstock / European Space Agency

Eureka Investment Readiness Programme: European Space Agency

2021-09-09
ESA Business Applications

A programme helping space startups and SMEs prepare for investment and scale-up opportunities.

investment readinessstartupsscale-up
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ESA BIC Bavaria helps Atlas Aero take offESA BIC Bavaria

ESA BIC Bavaria helps Atlas Aero take off

2021-09-02
ESA Business Applications

ESA BIC Bavaria supports Atlas Aero in developing aerospace innovation and technologies.

startupaviationincubation
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22

Captivating hearts and minds - Room: The Space JournalRoom - The Space Journal

Captivating hearts and minds - Room: The Space Journal

2016-07-13
Room - The Space Journal

A feature exploring space outreach and communication efforts in the context of ESA missions.

space communicationoutreacheditorial
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23

ESO Signs Contract for Deformable Shell Mirrors for E-ELTESO

ESO Signs Contract for Deformable Shell Mirrors for E-ELT

2015-07-08
ESO

ESO signs a major contract for advanced adaptive mirror technology for the Extremely Large Telescope.

astronomyopticstelescopes
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Revolutionary New High-speed Infrared Detector Sees First LightESO

Revolutionary New High-speed Infrared Detector Sees First Light

2015-06-15
ESO

A new generation infrared detector achieves first light, advancing astronomical observation capabilities.

astronomydetectorsinstrumentation
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ESO Ultra HD Expedition: New clarity for astronomy outreachCAP Journal / ESO

ESO Ultra HD Expedition: New clarity for astronomy outreach

2014-12-16
CAP Journal

An outreach initiative using ultra high definition imaging to communicate astronomy discoveries.

astronomy outreachvideoeducation
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ESOcast 66: A Groundbreaking Event for the E-ELTESO

ESOcast 66: A Groundbreaking Event for the E-ELT

2014-07-02
ESO

Coverage of a milestone event in the development of the Extremely Large Telescope.

astronomye-eltvideo
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Contract Signed for Final Design and Construction of Largest Adaptive Mirror Unit in the WorldESO

Contract Signed for Final Design and Construction of Largest Adaptive Mirror Unit in the World

2014-06-19
ESO

Contract awarded for construction of a large adaptive mirror system for advanced telescopes.

astronomyopticsengineering
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ESOcast 65: The Chilean Sky in Ultra High DefinitionESO

ESOcast 65: The Chilean Sky in Ultra High Definition

2014-05-30
ESO

An exploration of Chilean skies captured in ultra high definition for astronomy outreach.

astronomychilevideo
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ESOcast 64: First Ring System Around AsteroidESO

ESOcast 64: First Ring System Around Asteroid

2014-03-26
ESO

Discovery and observation of a rare ring system around an asteroid.

astronomyasteroidsvideo
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Review: Duh! UniverseUNAWE

Review: Duh! Universe

2013-12-11
UNAWE

A review of an educational space outreach publication aimed at children.

educationchildrenspace awareness
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31

Uncovering Mysterious Hidden Gems of our GalaxyUNAWE

Uncovering Mysterious Hidden Gems of our Galaxy

2013-11-20
UNAWE

Educational content exploring hidden astronomical phenomena in our galaxy.

educationgalaxychildren
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The ISU ExperienceUKSEDS

The ISU Experience

2013-03-04
UKSEDS

A personal account of participation in a UKSEDS space conference and experience sharing.

student experienceconferencespace education
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A collision in 2009 as the origin of the debris trail of asteroid P/2010 A2Nature

A collision in 2009 as the origin of the debris trail of asteroid P/2010 A2

2010-10-14
Nature

Scientific paper exploring the origin of asteroid debris through collision analysis.

astronomyasteroidsresearch
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StartupCon DEThe startup community came together on the local and national level to support StartupCon. Credit: Spaceoneers

StartupCon DE

Spaceoneers

On the 27th October 2016, StartupCon brought together founders and investors in a series of exciting lectures, pitches and joint...

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Future SpaceAnushka Sharma, Disrupt Space: “The space sector can learn from fast growth startups”. Credit: Spaceoneers

Future Space

Spaceoneers

The space sector is going through something of a transformation, shifting from the ‘old space’ of government organisations and a...

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Top Stories: October 2016Credit: Mr Pengxin Han et al. from CALT

Top Stories: October 2016

Spaceoneers

Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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Dr Malcolm Macdonald, Uni. of Strathclyde

Dr Malcolm Macdonald, Uni. of Strathclyde

Spaceoneers

New space relies on new and innovative ideas to drive forward the sector. But what is the role of academia...

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Bremen Space Tour: Summary ReportFront page of summary report.

Bremen Space Tour: Summary Report

Spaceoneers

We are pleased to be able to share the summary report of the successful Bremen Space Tour of the USA....

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39

Making Humans a Multiplanetary Species

Making Humans a Multiplanetary Species

Spaceoneers

At the International Astronautical Congress (IAC), ‘spaceoneer’ Elon Musk outlined his plans on making humans a multiplanetary species with an...

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Jonata Puglia, Leaf SpaceWorking on the antenna at the ground station in Milan. Image credit: Leaf Space

Jonata Puglia, Leaf Space

Spaceoneers

Italian space startup, Leaf Space, recently announced it has secured one million Euros in financial capital as it aims to...

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Nuno Louro, InnoflairInnoflair office environment. Credit: Innoflair

Nuno Louro, Innoflair

Spaceoneers

Nuno Louro is the Co-Founder and Director of Innoflair, a software development company specialising in the space industry. With a...

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Mars City Design

Mars City Design

Spaceoneers

A cross-disciplinary team of experts are supporting the innovative design solutions for sustainable cities on Mars. Founded in Silicon Beach...

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Space Business Innovation DayESA Business Innovation Centre, Noordwijk

Space Business Innovation Day

Spaceoneers

On Thursday 1 September, ‘Spaceoneers’ visited the Space Business Innovation Day in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. It featured an exciting programme...

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Top stories: August 2016A health worker administers a polio vaccine. Credit: Rotary Club of Nagpur, Flickr Creative Commons

Top stories: August 2016

Spaceoneers

Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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The Final FrontierCEO of XPRIZE, Marcus Shingles welcomes the Bremen Space Delegation to XPRIZE

The Final Frontier

Spaceoneers

On the last working day of their tour, the Bremen Space Delegation ventured to their final site visits in Los...

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Perspectives of Commercial Space from PasadenaGroup touring NASA JPL

Perspectives of Commercial Space from Pasadena

Spaceoneers

Day five of the Bremen Space Tour and the delegation ventured onto Pasadena/Los Angeles. First stop was NASA Jet Propulsion...

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It Isn’t Rocket Science…Oh Wait, It Is.The Senator and his assistant inspecting 3D printed models

It Isn’t Rocket Science…Oh Wait, It Is.

Spaceoneers

Following on from visits to NASA Ames Research Center and Airbus A3, the delegation returned to Silicon Valley, first to...

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Getting to the Heart of Silicon Valley InnovationThe delegation at NASA Ames Research Center

Getting to the Heart of Silicon Valley Innovation

Spaceoneers

After an early morning start, the delegation travelled from the Golden City of San Francisco towards the heart of innovation...

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First lessons from the US new space & tech scene3D printed car on display at Autodesk Gallery

First lessons from the US new space & tech scene

Spaceoneers

After a first day of welcomes and introductions, the first events of the main programme got underway. It started off...

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Bremen Space Tour Gets UnderwayThe Bremen Space Delegation at Twin Peaks.

Bremen Space Tour Gets Underway

Spaceoneers

The Bremen space delegation has made it to California where they will seek to obtain insights into the rapidly growing...

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Top stories: July 2016Image credit: Starburst Accelerator

Top stories: July 2016

Spaceoneers

Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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Ana Cristina Rosa, DipteronThe Dipteron App. Credit: Ana Cristina Rosa, Dipteron

Ana Cristina Rosa, Dipteron

Spaceoneers

Ana Cristina Rosa is the founder and leader of the Dipteron team. Dutch and originally from Brazil, she is a...

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Top stories: June 2016Artist’s concept of SpaceIL’s lunar lander, one competitor for Alphabet’s Google Lunar XPRIZE. Image credit: SpaceIL.

Top stories: June 2016

Spaceoneers

Each month we will round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our...

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Ran Qedar, Space Products and Innovation (SPiN)

Ran Qedar, Space Products and Innovation (SPiN)

Spaceoneers

Spaceoneers caught up with Ran Qedar, following his developments since the first Startup Weekend Space in Bremen where he led...

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Bremen “New Space” Delegation Tour of the USA

Bremen “New Space” Delegation Tour of the USA

Spaceoneers

Bremen Invest (Wirtschaftsförderung Bremen, WFB) is offering the opportunity to visit “new space” companies in Silicon Valley and Los Angeles....

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European Space Solutions 2016Formula for the day

European Space Solutions 2016

Spaceoneers

The fourth edition of European Space Solutions took place in The Hague from 30 May to 3 June 2016 at...

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ActInSpaceTeams hard at work at ActInSpace Darmstadt. Credit: Spaceoneers/Design & Data GmbH

ActInSpace

Spaceoneers

An “international hackathon” in space applications, ActInSpace recently brought together entrepreneurs, students, job seekers, developers and creative users over a...

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Takeshi Hakamada, ispace

Takeshi Hakamada, ispace

Spaceoneers

Takeshi Hakamada’s personal vision has been to create a world where spaceships like the ones in Star Wars that fly...

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Top stories: May 2016Space economy annual growth rates compared with the global economy. Figure via: The Space Review

Top stories: May 2016

Spaceoneers

Each month we will round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our...

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Chris Lewicki, Planetary ResourcesPlanetary Resources logo. Image credit: Planetary Resources

Chris Lewicki, Planetary Resources

Spaceoneers

As President and CEO of Planetary Resources, Chris Lewicki is responsible for its strategic development of its mission and vision,...

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Chad Anderson, Space Angels NetworkSpace Angels Network logo. Credit: Space Angels Network

Chad Anderson, Space Angels Network

Spaceoneers

As Managing Director of the Space Angels Network, Chad Anderson has facilitated millions of dollars of private investment into commercial...

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OHB SE establishes new subsidiary OHB Venture Capital GmbH

OHB SE establishes new subsidiary OHB Venture Capital GmbH

Spaceoneers

Space and technology group OHB SE (Prime Standard, ISIN DE0005936124) has established a new subsidiary known as OHB Venture Capital...

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Top Stories: September 2016Israeli startup, SkyFi, would deploy 60 nanosatellites around the world to enable global communications coverage with adjustable signal relays (screenshot, YouTube)

Top Stories: September 2016

Spaceoneers

Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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Enter the Leading Ideas Competition for Next-Generation Space Applications Now!

Enter the Leading Ideas Competition for Next-Generation Space Applications Now!

Spaceoneers

The second edition of the INNOspace Masters competition is now set to begin under the theme “Space 4.0”. From 14...

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Erik Laan, Eye on Orbit

Erik Laan, Eye on Orbit

Spaceoneers

What is the role of new space startups? How can they help to shape the sector? And what challenges must...

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66

NewSpace Ideas for Europe

NewSpace Ideas for Europe

Spaceoneers

It is already a reality in North America. As part of the NewSpace movement, many young startup companies bring innovative...

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67

Startup Weekend Space: Gdansk

Startup Weekend Space: Gdansk

Spaceoneers

The second Startup Weekend Space in Europe took place on 2nd-4th October 2015. Hosted by Gdansk Park Naukowo – Techhnologiczny,...

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SWSpace Workshop & Fireside Chat

SWSpace Workshop & Fireside Chat

Spaceoneers

StartupWeekend Space held a Workshop and Fireside Chat panel on Friday, 18th September. It was an opportunity for the remaining...

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Insights from Startup Nation Israel

Insights from Startup Nation Israel

Spaceoneers

Several StartupWeekend Space: Bremen, Gdansk and Shanghai team members attended the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2015 in Jerusalem, Israel. It...

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Sign up for the Disrupt Space Summit

Sign up for the Disrupt Space Summit

Spaceoneers

Turning the Solar System into our backyard. Let’s play! On 7-8 April 2016, the first ever Disrupt Space Summit will...

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Space Forum – Where Space Meets Digital

Space Forum – Where Space Meets Digital

Spaceoneers

Design & Data has partnered with the Space Forum – a joint summit between the space and digital industries –...

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72

INNOspace Masters

INNOspace Masters

Spaceoneers

The world’s economies are on the cusp of the fourth industrial revolution. Driven by digitalisation and marked by the merging...

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European Satellite Navigation Competition 2016

European Satellite Navigation Competition 2016

Spaceoneers

Join the ESNC global innovation network and get connected with our world-class partners, thrilling start-ups and visionary entrepreneurs. Discover this...

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Spaceoneers

Spaceoneers

Spaceoneers

Welcome to Spaceoneers! On this new website we take a look at space pioneers – those who have pushed the...

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Serial entrepreneur Brian LimImage credit: solveforabillion.com

Serial entrepreneur Brian Lim

Spaceoneers

Since 2013, Brian Lim has become a leader in global space-based innovation, by leading five space start-ups to initial investment...

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CEO of Polish Space Startup, Blue Dot Solutions

CEO of Polish Space Startup, Blue Dot Solutions

Spaceoneers

Since 2014, Blue Dot Solutions has provided consulting services related to the space sector in Poland and Europe; integrated application...

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Top stories: April 2016Credit: Novorésumé

Top stories: April 2016

Spaceoneers

Each month we will round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our...

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Tom Segert, Berlin Space TechnologiesBerlin Space Technologies logo. Credit: BST

Tom Segert, Berlin Space Technologies

Spaceoneers

During the last decade, Tom Segert has shaped the small satellites industry in Germany’s capital, Berlin. He has been keen...

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CEO of Deep Space Industries, Daniel Faber

CEO of Deep Space Industries, Daniel Faber

Spaceoneers

With long-term plans for in-space resource extraction in the form of asteroid mining, Deep Space Industries (DSI) is offering an...

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Spaceoneers – new look website

Spaceoneers – new look website

Spaceoneers

Since we launched the concept of ‘Spaceoneers’ we have been interacting with the new space community, to find out how...

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Top Stories: November 2016Prospector-X, the inaugural mission of the Luxembourg and Deep Space Industries partnership, Prospector-X, is a 3U spacecraft that will operate in low Earth orbit. Credit: Deep Space Industries

Top Stories: November 2016

Spaceoneers

Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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Jose Mariano Lopez-Urdiales, Zero 2 InfinityA Bloon flight – the day trip of a lifetime. Comfortably seated in a pleasant, intimate environment you can fly up to an altitude of 36 km to enjoy a spectacular view of the Earth. Credit: Zero 2 Infinity

Jose Mariano Lopez-Urdiales, Zero 2 Infinity

Spaceoneers

When you first think of ‘space’ you might think ‘rockets’? But rockets aren’t the only way of getting spacecraft (and...

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Launch of UK Space Tech Angels

Launch of UK Space Tech Angels

Spaceoneers

LBA’s UK Space Tech Angels to boost investment for space-related technology startups. Launched at an event in London in conjunction...

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84

Winter Reading 2016

Winter Reading 2016

Spaceoneers

The Winter holidays are approaching, which is a perfect time to relax and keep warm with a good book. It’s...

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Top Stories: December 2016Earth. Credit: NASA (2015)

Top Stories: December 2016

Spaceoneers

Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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Mike Lawton, Oxford Space SystemsAstroTube™ deployment on Alsat Nano Mission. Nov. 2016. Credit: Alsat Nano Mission, Open University. Courtesy: Oxford Space Systems

Mike Lawton, Oxford Space Systems

Spaceoneers

How do we most effectively send satellites into space? And how do we make the best use of the volume...

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Rafal Modrzewski, IceyeRadar imagery allows us to peer through clouds or dense atmosphere easily and can be used any time of day. Iceye is bringing this from government use to the commercial market. Credit: Iceye

Rafal Modrzewski, Iceye

Spaceoneers

A new era of space is unfolding through the interaction between government organisations, private sector, society and politics, what is...

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Top Stories: January 2017

Top Stories: January 2017

Spaceoneers

Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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Die Astronautin

Die Astronautin

Spaceoneers

Die Astronautin: Crowdfunding campaign started Everyone who wants to help get Germany’s first woman into space can contribute their part...

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Hypercell: The Future of Space Architecture?

Hypercell: The Future of Space Architecture?

Spaceoneers

As humanity explores beyond our Earth we will need new systems to adapt to our life in space. We envisage...

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Top Stories: February 2017

Top Stories: February 2017

Spaceoneers

Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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Die Astronautin: Six women have made it to the final

Die Astronautin: Six women have made it to the final

Spaceoneers

Six women have now been selected for the finals for Die Astronautin, the first female German astronaut. In the medical...

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European Satellite Navigation Competition 2017

European Satellite Navigation Competition 2017

Spaceoneers

Got a service, product, or business idea that uses satellite navigation in everyday life? Then put it on the fast...

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INNOspace – Space Tech Transfer and Innovation in the German Aerospace Industry

INNOspace – Space Tech Transfer and Innovation in the German Aerospace Industry

Spaceoneers

Space is not only scientifically and politically motivated. It calls for more private sector involvement and new business models. As...

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INNOspace Masters 2017

INNOspace Masters 2017

Spaceoneers

“Space 4.0” conference and festive awards ceremony set for 17 May 2017 in Berlin These days, the space sector and...

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96

Space As A Market

Space As A Market

Spaceoneers

The largest international student-run business convention, The World Business Dialogue is in its 20th year. It is a place for...

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Top Stories: April 2017

Top Stories: April 2017

Spaceoneers

Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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Top Stories: March 2017

Top Stories: March 2017

Spaceoneers

Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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Top Stories: May 2017

Top Stories: May 2017

Spaceoneers

Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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Maxime Sixdeniers, Spaceboard

Maxime Sixdeniers, Spaceboard

Spaceoneers

In this age of social networks and apps, we are more connected than ever before. They have become a part...

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101

Copernicus Masters 2017 is Looking for New EO Ideas

Copernicus Masters 2017 is Looking for New EO Ideas

Spaceoneers

The new competition round of the Copernicus Masters finally started! New partners, an impressing and unparalleled prize pool worth more...

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Start-ups Reach For the Stars in Cologne

Start-ups Reach For the Stars in Cologne

Spaceoneers

INNOSPACE WEEKEND: All those interested in space and mobility are invited to spend a whole weekend in Cologne networking with...

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TOP STORIES: JUNE 2017Orbex logo. Credit: Orbex

TOP STORIES: JUNE 2017

Spaceoneers

Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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TOP STORIES: JULY 2017The German space agency DLR plans to fly two physical sciences experiments on Blue Origin’s New Shepard vehicle when it resumes test flights later this year. Credit: Blue Origin

TOP STORIES: JULY 2017

Spaceoneers

Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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Sebastian Marcu, Bake In SpaceSebastian Marcu, CEO & Co-Founder of Bake In Space GmbH. Credit: Sebastian D. Marcu/Design & Data GmbH

Sebastian Marcu, Bake In Space

Spaceoneers

Food is an important part of our daily routine. It gives us energy in what we do and contributes towards...

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Design Thinking – An Approach to Creative InnovationGetting to the heart of innovation with IDEO’s design thinking approach Credit: IDEO

Design Thinking – An Approach to Creative Innovation

Spaceoneers

What if there were some magic formula to innovate new products or services? Or some approach or method one can...

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TOP STORIES: AUGUST 2017Image credit: European Space Agency / Artist’s concept

TOP STORIES: AUGUST 2017

Spaceoneers

Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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TOP STORIES: SEPTEMBER 2017A human return to the Moon could be done with commercial or international capabilities, without jeopardizing a government-led humans-to-Mars program. (credit: Boeing)

TOP STORIES: SEPTEMBER 2017

Spaceoneers

Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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Inventing the future with INNOspace WeekendNotable guests at the first INNOspace Weekend.Left to right: Dr Franziska Zeitler, Head of Department of Innovation & New Markets, DLR Space Administration; Dr Michael Scharnberg, Regierungsdirektor, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi); Henriette Reker, Oberbürgermeisterin Köln (Mayor of Cologne); Dr Gerd Gruppe, Head of DLR Space Administration; Andreas Kriechbaumer, Innovation; New Markets, DLR Space AdministrationCredit: Design & Data GmbH/DLR Space Administration

Inventing the future with INNOspace Weekend

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TOP STORIES: OCTOBER 2017A human return to the Moon could be done with commercial or international capabilities, without jeopardizing a government-led humans-to-Mars program. (credit: Boeing)

TOP STORIES: OCTOBER 2017

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Highlights of New Space Europe

Highlights of New Space Europe

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In the first space conference in Europe to focus on the newspace industry, NewSpace Europe took place in the heart...

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TOP STORIES: NOVEMBER 2017The data economy demands a new approach to antitrust rules. Credit; David Parkins via The Economist

TOP STORIES: NOVEMBER 2017

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Winter Reading 2017

Winter Reading 2017

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The Winter holidays are approaching, which is a perfect time to relax and keep warm with a good book. It’s...

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TOP STORIES: DECEMBER 2017Image credit: Hector Guerrero | Getty Images

TOP STORIES: DECEMBER 2017

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Hannah Kiel, Starburst AcceleratorHannah Kiel. Credit: Starburst

Hannah Kiel, Starburst Accelerator

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When your start-up is established, how do you go about scaling up? One option is to join an accelerator programme,...

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Mark Boggett, CEO of Seraphim Capital

Mark Boggett, CEO of Seraphim Capital

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What is venture capital and how does it differ between the US and Europe? How can Europe attract more investors...

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Peter Platzer, CEO of SpireOne of the eight Lemur-2 satellites operated by Spire Global. Credit: Spire

Peter Platzer, CEO of Spire

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Peter Platzer co-founded Spire with the vision of gathering data from a network of small satellites from any location on...

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Triple deadline for ambitious startups on 15 March 2018!

Triple deadline for ambitious startups on 15 March 2018!

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If you are a (soon-to-be) startup founder that uses space technology or earth observation data, the date 15 March 2018...

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Sara Jennings, NASA Frontier Development LaboratorySara Jennings, Producer of NASA FDL. Credit: NASA FDL

Sara Jennings, NASA Frontier Development Laboratory

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Sara Jennings is the Producer for NASA Frontier Development Lab, an applied Artificial Intelligence R&D accelerator designed to enhance NASA’s...

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TOP STORIES: JANUARY 2018Spire engineer Shaina Johl runs tests on a Spire cubesat, the NanoRacks-LEMUR-2 qualification model, prior to its June 2017 launch from Orbital ATK’s Cygnus spacecraft. Credit: Spire Global

TOP STORIES: JANUARY 2018

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Luca Rosettini (CEO), D-OrbitD-Orbit is currently developing ION CubeSat Carrier: a custom free-flying deployer that is scheduled for its first test flight next year. After the vehicle is released from the upper stage of a launch vehicle, it deploys up to 48U of CubeSats.

Luca Rosettini (CEO), D-Orbit

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What started as a company in Silicon Valley, has established itself as a successful space-startup in Europe. The Italian company...

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TOP STORIES: FEBRUARY 2018Illustration of a commercial space station featuring two B330 modules. Credit: Bigelow Aerospace

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TOP STORIES: MARCH 2018The SpaceX Falcon launch ILLUSTRATION: JIM WATSON FOR GETTY IMAGES

TOP STORIES: MARCH 2018

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TOP STORIES: APRIL 2018

TOP STORIES: APRIL 2018

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Valerie Vlasenko, Arctic15Space business applications track at Arctic15 exploring “Limitless Space For Opportunities”. Credit: Arctic15

Valerie Vlasenko, Arctic15

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Ahead of the Arctic15 conference next week in Helsinki, Finland, we spoke to Valerie Vlasenko who is leading the efforts...

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TOP STORIES: MAY 2018Orbital Insight used AI to analyze satellite images and calculate how full these rooftop oil tanks are.

TOP STORIES: MAY 2018

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Satellites in Numbers

Satellites in Numbers

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If you have ever wondered how many satellites are currently orbiting around our planet, what those satellites are doing or...

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Simon Vanden Bussche, Co-Founder, ValispaceValispace browser software showing power consumption. Credit: Valispace

Simon Vanden Bussche, Co-Founder, Valispace

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Founded out of Startup Weekend Space: Bremen in 2015, Valispace has continued to develop its business idea towards a latest...

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TOP STORIES: June 2018Blue Origin’s New Shepard suborbital vehicle on the pad prior to an April 29 launch. Credit: Blue Origin

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John Vickers (CEO/Co-Founder), Blue AbyssPlanned technical facilities at Blue Abyss. Photo courtesy: Blue Abyss

John Vickers (CEO/Co-Founder), Blue Abyss

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We are at a real turning point in the space industry not only in terms of space technology and space-derived...

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Satellites in our Lives

Satellites in our Lives

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If you have ever wondered how satellites impact our everyday lives look no further. In our second Spaceoneers infographic we...

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Farnborough International Airshow: Space DayEuropean Space Agency and the Space 4.0 Initiative. Credit: ESA.

Farnborough International Airshow: Space Day

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Farnborough International Airshow is the UK’s the biggest aerospace event of the year. With many announcements expected across the UK...

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TOP STORIES: July 2018Credit: Thomas Campbell—NASA

TOP STORIES: July 2018

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Spaceoneers: official media partner of IAC2018IAC Public Day. Image: IAC 2018

Spaceoneers: official media partner of IAC2018

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We’re proud to be an official media partner of the biggest space conference, the 69th International Astronautical Congress #IAC2018 from...

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TOP STORIES: August 2018Image credit: NASA images / Shutterstock

TOP STORIES: August 2018

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Take your startup idea to the next level with the Copernicus Accelerator

Take your startup idea to the next level with the Copernicus Accelerator

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Do you have an innovative startup concept? The Copernicus Accelerator is your opportunity to turn ground-breaking ideas into innovative business...

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Space Tourism

Space Tourism

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If you have ever wondered how many people have been to space and where they have flown, look no further....

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Dr Boris Krassi (CEO) and Sauli Kiviranta (CTO), Delta Cygni LabsPOINTR technology provides its users with features such as live video streaming, voice chat and real time annotations for communication. This service augments reality by projecting instructions straight on the work area to allow experts to collaborate on any project remotely. Image credit: Delta Cygni Labs

Dr Boris Krassi (CEO) and Sauli Kiviranta (CTO), Delta Cygni Labs

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Augmented Reality paving the way for future Moon and Mars missions Delta Cygni Labs is working on an innovative visual...

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Plan your sessions at the IAC!IAC 2018’s theme “Involving Everyone”

Plan your sessions at the IAC!

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The International Astronautical Congress (IAC) is the largest space conference, this year being held in the German free city of...

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Join us at the Φ-week Bootcamp!

Join us at the Φ-week Bootcamp!

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On the occasion of the Φ-week event, the European Space Agency (ESA) is organising a Bootcamp for aspiring entrepreneurs supporting...

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Silver Lodi and Lauri Kimmel, Co-Founders, SpaceitSpaceit’s Mission Control System supports satellite operators in monitoring satellites via ground stations. Credit: Spaceit

Silver Lodi and Lauri Kimmel, Co-Founders, Spaceit

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Spaceit is an Estonian space tech company seeking to revolutionise space missions. It provides cloud-based satellite operations, offering mission control...

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Climate change

Climate change

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In our latest infographic we explore climate change, its impact and causes on our planet. Sources: “10 Nitrogen Facts (N...

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Julien Tallineau, Co-Founder, Veoware SpaceCredit: VEOWARE

Julien Tallineau, Co-Founder, Veoware Space

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Veoware Space is a technology and data company that democratises spy satellite imagery for its customers. We spoke to...

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TOP STORIES: September 2018SpaceX announced that Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa will pay an undisclosed but “significant” sum for a flight of the company’s BFR rocket around the moon, carrying a group of artists. Credit: SpaceX

TOP STORIES: September 2018

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Dr Markus Knapek, Co-Founder, MynaricDr Knapek is one of the co-founders of Mynaric and, as a Board Member, is responsible for Group strategy and operations.

Dr Markus Knapek, Co-Founder, Mynaric

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German start-up Mynaric is a laser communications company that makes wireless communication equipment to enable high-speed, long-distance data delivery from...

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Lauri Häme, Founder, TerramonitorJoni Norppa and Lauri Häme, founders of Terramonitor

Lauri Häme, Founder, Terramonitor

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Based in Helsinki, Finland, the start-up Terramonitor represents the world’s most up-to-date and comprehensive map of the globe, comprised of...

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David Henri, Co-Founder & CEO, ExotrailExotrail team. David Henri second from left. Credit: Exotrail

David Henri, Co-Founder & CEO, Exotrail

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French start-up Exotrail develops electric propulsion solutions for small satellites. They offer their customers launch flexibility, as their can use...

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TOP STORIES: October 2018An artist’s illustration of Lockheed Martin’s crewed lunar lander, which is designed to let astronauts spend two weeks at a time on the moon’s surface.Credit: Lockheed Martin

TOP STORIES: October 2018

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Simon Litvinov and Dmitrii Kislenko, HIVE (Precision Navigation Systems OÜ)HIVE provides its various customers a means of connecting to a wide array of network stations through a single software platform (via HIVE).

Simon Litvinov and Dmitrii Kislenko, HIVE (Precision Navigation Systems OÜ)

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A start-up called “HIVE” provides a solution for super-accurate real time GNSS positioning and navigation, using existing ground based continuously...

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Monitoring our planet

Monitoring our planet

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In our latest infographic we take a look at various climate change indicators and how private companies are now filling...

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Creating solutions for climate change based on space data

Creating solutions for climate change based on space data

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We explore 5 ways climate change is affecting and will affect our planet and 5 start ups that are creating...

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Christopher Blackerby – COO, AstroscaleSpaceoneers Editor-in-Chief, Ryan Laird with Chris Blackerby of Astroscale at the IAC 2018 in Bremen. Credit: Spaceoneers

Christopher Blackerby – COO, Astroscale

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Astroscale is the first private company with a mission to secure long-term spaceflight safety by developing space debris removal services....

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TOP STORIES: November 2018Photo from orbit via TNW.

TOP STORIES: November 2018

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TOP STORIES: December 2018Cover of The Hundert magazine Vol. 11: Startups of Germany – THOMAS EICHHORN, THE HUNDERT

TOP STORIES: December 2018

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Spaceoneers shop now open –– Become a space pioneer today!Little Spaceoneers comic book

Spaceoneers shop now open –– Become a space pioneer today!

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Get inspired through our Spaceoneers online shop, which includes a variety of t-shirts and our Little Spaceoneers comic series, now...

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Meet us at DATA.SPACE 2019

Meet us at DATA.SPACE 2019

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Meet us at DATA.SPACE 2019 in Glasgow at the “information conference of the NewSpace revolution.” One of the key drivers...

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Volodymyr Levykin – CEO, SkyroraSkyrora Edinburgh team. Credit: Skyrora Ltd

Volodymyr Levykin – CEO, Skyrora

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“More investment in launcher capabilities is needed in Europe” Interview with Volodymyr Levykin, CEO of private launch service company Skyrora...

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2019 Space Predictions

2019 Space Predictions

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Seraphim Capital is a space technology investment company and they have made some predictions for the space technology landscape in...

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TOP STORIES: January 2019PTScientists is a new space startup that aims to be the first privately funded company to land on the Moon and to explore the Apollo 17 landing site. Credit: PT Scientists

TOP STORIES: January 2019

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Around Europe in 10 Space Startups: Italy

Around Europe in 10 Space Startups: Italy

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As part of a new series, each week we will publish a new infographic as we tour around Europe in...

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Around Europe in 10 Space Startups: Austria

Around Europe in 10 Space Startups: Austria

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This week we highlight Drone Rescue in Austria who have an intelligent rescue system to safely land drones.

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TOP STORIES: February 2019Exotrail team. Credit: Exotrail

TOP STORIES: February 2019

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Apply today to the MyGalileoApp competitionJustyna Redelkiewicz, Head of Section Consumer Markets at European GNSS Agency (GSA)

Apply today to the MyGalileoApp competition

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Do you have an innovative idea for an application that could benefit from the precise positioning offered by Galileo? Then...

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Around Europe in 10 Space Startups: Czech Republic

Around Europe in 10 Space Startups: Czech Republic

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This week we highlight InsightArt in Czech Republic, which applies spacetech to tackle the challenges faced by the art industry.

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Around Europe in 10 Space Startups: Germany

Around Europe in 10 Space Startups: Germany

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This week we highlight Terraplasma Medical in Germany who are channeling space-based research to the medical field.

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Around Europe in 10 Space Startups: The Netherlands

Around Europe in 10 Space Startups: The Netherlands

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This week we highlight SkyTree in The Netherlands who use an air capture technology that removes excess CO2 from closed...

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Around Europe in 10 Space Startups: Sweden

Around Europe in 10 Space Startups: Sweden

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This week we highlight Vultus in Sweden who offer a satellite system for precision farming. The technology enables farmers around...

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Around Europe in 10 Space Startups: United Kingdom

Around Europe in 10 Space Startups: United Kingdom

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This week we highlight Esplorio in the United Kingdom who have developed an app that allows users to record and...

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Around Europe in 10 Space Startups: France

Around Europe in 10 Space Startups: France

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This week we highlight Weather Force in France who have created a collaborative platform that provides weather information in developing...

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Around Europe in 10 Space Startups: Luxembourg

Around Europe in 10 Space Startups: Luxembourg

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This week we highlight Sensa Wild in Luxembourg who have developed a wilderness platform to improve safety, promote environmental protection...

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Around Europe in 10 Space Startups: Portugal

Around Europe in 10 Space Startups: Portugal

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This week we highlight Connect Robotics in Portugal who provide fully autonomous drones that allow the delivery of medicines and...

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First tracks announced for Arctic15 – get 15% off registration with Spaceoneers!

First tracks announced for Arctic15 – get 15% off registration with Spaceoneers!

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Arctic15 is the most effective matchmaking startup event in Northern Europe. The focus is on making deals and quality networking....

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Coen Janssen – Co-founder / Director Business Intelligence, HiberHiber logo

Coen Janssen – Co-founder / Director Business Intelligence, Hiber

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Hiber is building the first truly low-power and low-cost satellite connectivity network. It is offering to connect your devices anywhere...

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TOP STORIES: March 2019Black Arrow unveiling. Credit: Skyrora

TOP STORIES: March 2019

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Dr Samantha Lavender – Managing Director, Pixalytics LtdDr Samantha Lavender, Managing Director, Pixalytics Ltd

Dr Samantha Lavender – Managing Director, Pixalytics Ltd

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What is the effect of climate change on our environment? How do we protect our forests? In what ways can...

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Thomas Grübler – Managing Director & Co-founder, OroraTechOroraTech logo. Courtesy: OroraTech

Thomas Grübler – Managing Director & Co-founder, OroraTech

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During our visit to DataSpace in Glasgow, we saw a number of pitches in a quick-fire showcase of the up...

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William Ricard – Manager, PwC Space“Segmentation of the value chain in the space industry”. Credit: Our service offering for the Space sector, June 2018, PwC

William Ricard – Manager, PwC Space

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The space sector is going through a deep transformation in the various segments of its value chain. As a result...

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Peter Round – Chairman & Executive Director, Kleos SpacePeter Round, Kleos. Credit: Kleos Space

Peter Round – Chairman & Executive Director, Kleos Space

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Kleos is offering a remarkable shift in global geo-located intelligence gathering capability from space. The company was founded in 2017...

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SPACEONEERS: OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNER OF IAC2019IAC 2018 highlights. Credit: IAF

SPACEONEERS: OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNER OF IAC2019

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We are pleased to announce we are once again an official media partner of the International Astronautical Congress (IAC). This...

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MyGalileoApp – top 30 revealed!Level 2 is on! Credit: European GNSS Agency (GSA)

MyGalileoApp – top 30 revealed!

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Following the many applications to the MyGalileoApp competition, the top 30 recently selected to proceed to the development phase have...

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TOP STORIES: April 2019Space economy chart via Luminary Labs

TOP STORIES: April 2019

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Space junk and those who are trying to clean it

Space junk and those who are trying to clean it

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We take a look at space debris, what it is and where it comes from. We try to get a...

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Arctic15 set to blast off in Helsinki

Arctic15 set to blast off in Helsinki

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Arctic15 is set to blast off in Helsinki, Finland this week on 5-6 June 2019. Organised by ArcticStartup, a startup...

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TOP STORIES: May 2019©LSA / Dominique GAUL

TOP STORIES: May 2019

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Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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Apply now for the FinSpace pitch competition!FinSpace pitch competition. Credit: Euroconsult

Apply now for the FinSpace pitch competition!

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As part of the World Satellite Business Week, participants will have the opportunity to attend FinSpace and discover the projects...

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TOP STORIES: June 2019Bigelow Aerospace says it’s made deposits to SpaceX on four dedicated Crew Dragon missions to the ISS that could carry up to 16 private astronauts, an initiative enabled by NASA’s ISS commercialization strategy. Credit: NASA

TOP STORIES: June 2019

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TOP STORIES: July 2019NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (opens in a new window)/ Flickr (opens in a new window)under a CC BY 2.0 (opens in a new window)license.

TOP STORIES: July 2019

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TOP STORIES: August 2019The first of four Lacuna Space prototypes launched in April on a satellite bus from NanoAvionics. Credit: NanoAvionics.

TOP STORIES: August 2019

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Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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Winners of PhiWeek Bootcamp 2019 announcedFirst prize team “PowerPatrol”. Photo credit: Design & Data GmbH

Winners of PhiWeek Bootcamp 2019 announced

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The second edition of the PhiWeek Bootcamp has just come to an end. Hosted by the European Space Agency (ESA)...

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TOP STORIES: September 2019Blue Origin received a contract to demonstrate technology for creating and storing liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen on the moon, technology that could eventually be used to refuel its Blue Moon lunar lander. Credit: Blue Origin

TOP STORIES: September 2019

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Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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Charles Black – Founder & CEO, SenCharles Black. Credit: Sen

Charles Black – Founder & CEO, Sen

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Sen was founded in 2014 by Charles Black with a vision to democratise space using video to inform, educate, inspire...

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Innovative Earth Observation Solutions Wanted!

Innovative Earth Observation Solutions Wanted!

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Apply to the Copernicus Accelerator 2019 The Copernicus Accelerator invites 50 of Europe’s boldest innovators and start-ups to develop their...

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TOP STORIES: October 2019Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne rocket mated to the company’s Cosmic Girl plane during tests in October 2018. Credit: Virgin Orbit

TOP STORIES: October 2019

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Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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Walter Ballheimer – CEO, German Orbital SystemsWalter Ballheimer, CEO of German Orbital Systems. Credit: German Orbital Systems

Walter Ballheimer – CEO, German Orbital Systems

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Since 2014 German Orbital Systems has been spearheading the newspace movement in Germany, being the first company to focus on...

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TOP STORIES: November 2019ThrustMe’s Dmytro Rafalskyi, left, with a NPT30 thruster and ThrustMe CEO Ane Aanesland, right, with one of the I2T5 cold gas thrusters it sent to orbit Nov. 2 onboard a cubesat built by Spacety of China. Credit: ThrustMe

TOP STORIES: November 2019

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Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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MyGalileoApp Finals and Team experiencesFinalists of the MyGalileoApp competition. Credit: GSA

MyGalileoApp Finals and Team experiences

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The winners of this year’s MyGalileoApp competition were announced at a ceremony in Prague at the European GNSS Agency (GSA)...

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TOP STORIES: December 2019Help shape future evolutions of Galileo and EGNOS. Credit: GSA

TOP STORIES: December 2019

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Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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TOP STORIES: January 2020Credit: SpaceX

TOP STORIES: January 2020

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Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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10 Out-of-this World Space podcasts

10 Out-of-this World Space podcasts

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Following a number of recent releases of podcasts and this editor’s travels, at Spaceoneers we got thinking about space podcasts....

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Point.IoT

Point.IoT

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What if you could design the ultimate industry solution? #PointIoT gives ambitious entrepreneurs that chance with a new and exciting...

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TOP STORIES: February 2020Image credit: SpaceX

TOP STORIES: February 2020

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Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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What is IOT?

What is IOT?

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IoT is all around us, infused into our everyday lives through constant connectivity. Our physical and virtual worlds are coming...

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Space during COVID-19

Space during COVID-19

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The world feels like a rather different place at the moment with the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. It has virtually paralysed...

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TOP STORIES: MARCH 2020ESA start-up competition timeline

TOP STORIES: MARCH 2020

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Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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Copernicus Masters 2020 Submissions Open 1 April

Copernicus Masters 2020 Submissions Open 1 April

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The Copernicus Masters 2020 – Europe’s leading innovation competition for EO – is in search of outstanding applications, solutions, and...

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How Can Space Technologies Help Combat COVID-19?How to access data through the Copernicus Data and Information Access Platforms (DIAS)

How Can Space Technologies Help Combat COVID-19?

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The world currently is facing some unprecedented challenges. The impact of the coronavirus pandemic is being felt throughout society as...

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TOP STORIES: APRIL 2020Crowdless App. Credit: Lanterne AI

TOP STORIES: APRIL 2020

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Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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Solve industry challenges using IOT and satellite technology with Point.IOTThe programme kicks off with a two-day action-packed bootcamp in Paris, France. Credit: Point.IOT

Solve industry challenges using IOT and satellite technology with Point.IOT

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Put your creative & scientific knowledge to the test. Point.IoT wants to see your innovative solution for next-generation asset tracking...

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TOP STORIES: May 2020The Crew Dragon capsule is ready for launch. Credit: SpaceX/Flickr

TOP STORIES: May 2020

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Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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Farming by Satellite Prize 2020 is open for applications!

Farming by Satellite Prize 2020 is open for applications!

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The Farming by Satellite Prize rewards young innovators exploring the use of satellite technologies to improve agriculture and reduce environmental...

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Start Up with Copernicus! Innovative Earth Observation Solutions Wanted

Start Up with Copernicus! Innovative Earth Observation Solutions Wanted

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Applications to the Copernicus Accelerator 2021 are now open Do you have an early-stage business idea that could benefit from...

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TOP STORIES: June 2020Air quality changes. Credit: NASA/ESA/JAXA

TOP STORIES: June 2020

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Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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TOP STORIES: July 2020Earth from space

TOP STORIES: July 2020

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IAF Startup Pitch Session at IAC 2020 – The CyberSpace Edition Calling all Space Startups!

IAF Startup Pitch Session at IAC 2020 – The CyberSpace Edition Calling all Space Startups!

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In the frame of the upcoming International Astronautical Congress 2020 (IAC 2020 – The Cyberspace Edition) that will be taking...

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TOP STORIES: August 2020Artistic concept art depicting a Made In Space Europe robotic arm fixed to a Momentus Vigoride spacecraft. Photo: Made In Space Europe

TOP STORIES: August 2020

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Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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Registration now open for the IAC 2020 – THE CYBERSPACE EDITION

Registration now open for the IAC 2020 – THE CYBERSPACE EDITION

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The registration for the 71st International Astronautical Congress – The CyberSpace Edition to be held from 12 – 14 October...

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Level up your space idea with #MyGalileoSolution competitionMyGalileoSolution is the biggest competition ever organised by GSA with a prize pool of almost €1.5 million. Credit: GSA

Level up your space idea with #MyGalileoSolution competition

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The European GNSS Agency (GSA) has just launched the #MyGalileoSolution competition. The contest is targeting European innovators and entrepreneurs ready...

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TOP STORIES: September 2020Mega constellation launches are already coming thick and fast. Source: GETTY

TOP STORIES: September 2020

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Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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Take your idea to the next level with Point.IOT

Take your idea to the next level with Point.IOT

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Whether you are new to the game or an established IoT or Galileo entrepreneur, it’s time to take your idea...

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TOP STORIES: October 2020A satellite imagery facility. Photo by: Dean Calma / IAEA / CC BY

TOP STORIES: October 2020

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Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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TOP STORIES: November 2020D-Orbit of Italy demonstrated the first commercial last-mile delivery service when it finished a two-month campaign Oct. 28, dropping off 12 Planet SuperDove Earth-imaging satellites in orbit. Pictured is D-Orbit’s mission control center. Credit: D-Orbit

TOP STORIES: November 2020

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Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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TOP STORIES: December 2020Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios

TOP STORIES: December 2020

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Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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#MyGalileoSolution projects selected for accelerationThe contest targets location-based solutions leveraging Galileo for positioning, navigation and/or timing. Credit: GSA

#MyGalileoSolution projects selected for acceleration

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The projects selected for acceleration in Track 1 and Track 2 of the #MyGalileoSolution competition have been confirmed. The 30...

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Going Forward to the Moon

Going Forward to the Moon

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As humanity is set to return to the Moon, we take a brief look at the highlights of the Apollo...

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Shape the future of IoT solutions using advanced satellite positioning!

Shape the future of IoT solutions using advanced satellite positioning!

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Do you think you have what it takes to solve real-life corporate challenges with IoT innovations and Galileo technologies? Apply...

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TOP STORIES: January 2021Artistic impression of Europe from space (Credit: BestHQWallpapers.com)

TOP STORIES: January 2021

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Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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Data.Space 2021 – Space For Everyone

Data.Space 2021 – Space For Everyone

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Data.Space is back in 2021 in a new format. It is moving online! Since 2017, Data.Space has been raising awareness...

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TOP STORIES: February 2021EU Commissioner Margrethe Vestager. Credit: EU Commission

TOP STORIES: February 2021

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Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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2021 Space Predictions

2021 Space Predictions

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Here is a selection of space predictions according to Seraphim Capital and Northern Sky Research (NSR) for the key trends...

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TOP STORIES: March 2021ELSA-d launch. Credit: Astroscale

TOP STORIES: March 2021

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Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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TOP STORIES: April 2021Seraphim Space Tech Venture Capital Index. Credit: Seraphim Capital

TOP STORIES: April 2021

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TOP STORIES: May 2021Artwork: Europe will work with the US on its Artemis project. Credit: Pierre Carril/TAS

TOP STORIES: May 2021

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Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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TOP STORIES: June 2021DG DEFIS Director General, Timo Pesonen, Minister for Science, Technology and Higher Education, Manuel Heitor, Commissioner for Internal Market, Thierry Breton, ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher and EUSPA Executive Director, Rodrigo da Costa. Credit: EUSPA

TOP STORIES: June 2021

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TOP STORIES: July 2021The masterminds of 10Lines, Tarmo Prints and Janno Paas together with their autonomous robots.

TOP STORIES: July 2021

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Each month we round up some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and technology. Here’s our round-up...

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Notice of closure of this page

Notice of closure of this page

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Dear audience, It is with regret this webpage will be inactive until further notice. We hope to re-launch in the...

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Notice of Re-launch of This Page

Notice of Re-launch of This Page

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Dear audience, We are thrilled to announce the full relaunch of this webpage. Under the direction of a new creative...

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TOP STORIES: July 2022

TOP STORIES: July 2022

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Welcome back to Spaceoneers! Every month we recap some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, business, and technology....

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SATELLITE 2023: Do You Have the Next Big Idea for Space?

SATELLITE 2023: Do You Have the Next Big Idea for Space?

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The SATELLITE conference in Washington D.C. will be returning from 13 – 16 March, 2023. It’s ongoing mission…to connect and...

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TOP STORIES: August 2022

TOP STORIES: August 2022

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Every month we recap some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, business, and technology. With many exciting advancements...

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TOP STORIES: September 2022

TOP STORIES: September 2022

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Every month we recap some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, business, and technology. With many exciting advancements...

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TOP STORIES: October 2022

TOP STORIES: October 2022

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Every month we recap some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, business, and technology. With many exciting advancements...

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Seeing Earth Through Different Eyes

Seeing Earth Through Different Eyes

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Our world is becoming increasingly reliant on satellite technology, especially for remote sensing and Earth observation. Here, we take a...

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Essential Climate Variables from Space

Essential Climate Variables from Space

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Climate change is a significant challenge facing our world. Here we explore essential climate variables gathered using space technology that...

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TOP STORIES: November 2022

TOP STORIES: November 2022

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Every month we recap some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, business, and technology. With many exciting advancements...

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TOP STORIES: December 2022

TOP STORIES: December 2022

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Every month we recap some of the top stories in space, entrepreneurship, innovation, business, and technology. With many exciting advancements...

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