EDRS-C successfully launched
9 Sep 2019
The second satellite to join the constellation that forms the European Data Relay System (EDRS) has been successfully launched.
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Space data relay system shows its speed
6 Aug 2019
A satellite network that can zoom in on ships at sea and check for oil spills in almost real time has demonstrated its capabilities at a high-level international event in Brussels.
University spin-off puts Perugia on the technology map
31 Jul 2019
This month an Italian company based in Perugia is celebrating a decade of successful collaboration with ESA. RF Microtech has experienced remarkable growth in the last few years, which has put the medieval town – normally famous for its stunning scenery, legendary chocolate and its jazz festival – firmly on the technology map.
Next satellite in the European Data Relay System is fuelled
6 Aug 2019
The second satellite to join the constellation that forms the European Data Relay System (EDRS) has finished fuelling and is days away from launch.
Space-enabled app for pilots takes to the skies
6 Aug 2019
An app that integrates navigational data and weather conditions to improve flight safety for pilots has been launched. Its inventors hope to have a full commercial version on sale by the end of the year.
Dawn of the terabit era – critical functions of the first European Q/V-band reflector are demonstrated
24 Jul 2019
The race for in-orbit capacity for data transmission has been given a big helping hand with the development of the first large European Q/V-band reflector. The reflector, which was developed under ESA’s ARTES Advanced Technology (AT) programme, along with German Space subsystems specialist HPS GmbH is a significant step forward in the conception of terabit satellites.
ESA helps to drive UK space success
6 Aug 2019
The Harwell Space Cluster just outside Oxford now employs more than 1,000 people across 92 organisations – and a showcase event on 27 June emphasised that most of those taking part are receiving support from ESA for their growth plans.
Congreso del Espacio/ Space Congress
16 Jul 2019
One of the great engines of economic growth worldwide is the space sector, which has become one of the most influential industries to transform society.
ESAiL undergoes its final preparation for launch
1 Aug 2019
The ESAIL microsatellite developed under ESA’s programme for tracking ships at sea is going through its final tests ahead of launch.
First taste of space for spacebus neo satellite
22 Oct 2019
The thermal vacuum test campaign of the first Spacebus Neo satellite was completed on 25 June. Less than 100 metres from the Mediterranean Sea, the Konnect satellite has spent the past six weeks being exposed to the cold emptiness of space.