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Czech astronaut has begun his first phase of space training! On Czech Statehood Day, October 28, Czech Air Force pilot Aleš Svoboda started his full training as a backup astronaut for the European Space Agency - ESA. Over the next seven weeks in EAC Cologne, he'll undergo rigorous preparation, covering everything from the fundamentals of space biology to intense physical exercises. On his second day, Aleš received introduction into dive training, a crucial skill he’ll develop further in three weeks. He’s already aced the swim test in the Neutral Buoyancy Facility. “Every day of training is an investment in mission safety and success, and it brings essential know-how back to the Czech Republic,” Aleš Svoboda shared. In the future training blocks, he’ll undergo survival training at sea and learn the ropes of robotic control systems among others. Join us in following Aleš on his journey – and stay tuned for updates! #czechspaceteam #czechspace #ceskacestadovesmiru #esa #europe Ministerstvo dopravy ČR

Are you curious about the opportunities the U.S. space industry offers to Czech companies? Join us at the Doing Space Business with the USA panel during the #Space2Business conference, where we’ll dive into the opportunities available to Czech companies entering the U.S. market, and the challenges and requirements that come with it. You'll learn: What specific opportunities are awaiting Czech firms in the U.S. Where to find funding for expansion How to overcome obstacles when entering the U.S. market And much more… The discussion will be led by Ivo Denemark, with guest speakers including: - Tom Shelley, Vice President at VAST, - R. Taylor Moore, Commercial Counselor at Velvyslanectví USA v České republice - Manlio Di Stefano, Strategic Advisor at Axiom Space, - Andrew Csizmar, Director of Space Technology Business Development at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies - Jerry Javornicky, CEO of SpaceKnow Inc. See you on November 5 at 16:45 at the Czernin Palace in Prague. Don't miss your chance to learn about the opportunities the U.S. space industry has for Czech companies. Register: https://lnkd.in/efe9jgNx #CzechSpaceWeek 2024 will take place from November 4 to 10! Ministerstvo dopravy ČR CzechInvest ESA BIC Czech Republic Vaclav Kobera Tereza Kubicová #czechspaceteam #czechspace

How can we get a closer look at the Sun? The European mission PROBA-3 has the answer! This mission will be the first to test the formation flight of two satellites. One satellite will create an artificial “solar eclipse,” blocking the Sun, so the other can capture images of the corona—the Sun’s outermost and hottest layer. Keeping both satellites perfectly aligned requires extreme precision, and that’s where Honeywell’s inertial systems come into play, enabling precise manoeuvring. #HoneywellAerospaceTechnologies ensure safe operations across all defense and space platforms. From satellite positioning and antenna targeting to satellite and optical communications, Honeywell stands at the forefront of the industry. Many groundbreaking innovations in space research are also the result of collaboration with the European Space Agency. We’re proud to have #Honeywell as one of the main partners of Czech Space Week again this year. Don’t miss the chance to meet them and other key players in the space sector from November 4 to 10! Find out more: https://lnkd.in/d8eP-UbN Image by European Space Agency - ESA #czechspaceweek #czechspaceteam #czechspace

We’ve been hearing a lot about Israel lately, but did you know it’s also a major player in the space industry? Expanding collaboration with Israel is one of the key topics of this year’s #Space2Business conference. Don’t miss your chance to secure a spot at the Doing Space Business with Israel panel, part of #CzechSpaceWeek. Vered Susanne Cohen-Barzilay will be joined by experts in the field: Niko Adamsky (IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries – the main partner of this year’s Czech Space Week) Reut Sorek Abramovich, PhD (Head of Research, Antarctic Edge) Norbert Werner (Astrophysicist, Masarykova univerzita Brno) Ondřej Bočkay (Director, CISOK) Join us on November 5th at 3.10 pm, Czernin Palace in Prague. Gain insight into Israeli projects, explore practical opportunities just for you, and discover how space innovations are shaping defense applications! Register here: https://lnkd.in/efe9jgNx Ministerstvo dopravy ČR Vaclav Kobera CzechInvest Tereza Kubicová ESA BIC Czech Republic #czechspaceteam #czechspace

October 28th is a significant day for our country—a day when we took an important step towards Europe and the world. Today, we commemorate the founding of the independent Czechoslovak state. But this year, we’re marking another historic step—towards the orbit! Aleš Svoboda, a member of the European Space Agency - ESA reserve astronaut corps, begins the first of three blocks of basic training today at the European Astronaut Centre (EAC) in Cologne, Germany. The EAC prepares European astronauts for missions to the International Space Station (ISS) and beyond Earth’s low orbit. For the first time in nearly half a century, a Czech citizen is training for a journey into space! Follow Aleš’s journey and stay tuned for photos and videos from his training—we will keep it coming! Ministerstvo dopravy ČR ESERO Česká republika #czechspaceteam #alessvoboda #czechspace #czechastronaut #ceskacestadovesmiru

Why should you care about educating the next generation of space professionals? The young people studying today could strengthen your team in just a few years, pushing the entire field forward. That’s why, on the first day of the #Space2Business conference, we’re focusing on education – a key source of fresh talent for our dynamic sector. When and where? November 5th at Černín Palace in Prague. - Primary and Secondary Education in Space and STEM – moderated by Jan Spratek (ESERO Česká republika + Planetum - Hvězdárna a planetárium hl. města Prahy) at 10:30 am - Universities as Worldwide Enablers for Success in the Space Sector – moderated by Kim Johnson at 11 am Join the discussion with people who are bringing space into classrooms and hear what this means for the future of the industry and science. In June, the Czech government also announced the "Czech Journey to Space" project. How will the development of new talent and the educational sector contribute to this initiative? Our panels are packed with experts in space education, so if you haven’t registered yet, make sure you do – spots are filling up fast! Register here: https://lnkd.in/efe9jgNx Ministerstvo dopravy ČR Vaclav Kobera CzechInvest Tereza Kubicová #czechspaceweek #czechspaceteam #czechspace #education

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Czech Space Week is opening up exciting opportunities for startups and emerging talent in the Czech space industry. Meet Stellar Exploration s.r.o., one of this year’s partner startups! They’re working on projects for the European Space Agency (ESA), NASA, and Space Force, and are developing the first-ever Czech warm-gas propulsion system for cubesats and small satellites. This system provides precise satellite manoeuvring and safely deorbits them when their mission is complete, ensuring they burn up in the atmosphere and reducing space debris in line with the Space Debris Mitigation Policy. Stellar Exploration is already making big moves. Their battery systems and Power Control and Distribution Units (PCDUs) are part of four missions currently orbiting Earth. Plus, their tech is being used not just in the U.S., but also in Germany, Finland, and the U.K.—proving their global reach and the quality of their innovations. And soon, they’re heading to Mars! Stellar Exploration's battery and antenna systems will support NASA’s Mars Stationary Orbiter (MSO) mission, which aims to expand our knowledge of the Red Planet. We’re excited for more space adventures with Stellar Exploration ahead! #CzechSpaceWeek 2024 starts November 4. Find out more about the biggest space festival in the Czech Republic: https://lnkd.in/d8eP-UbN #czechspace #czechspaceteam

Czech Space Week 2024 is just 11 days away!🏃 We’re regularly updating the schedule here: https://lnkd.in/d8eP-UbN Explore everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the Czech space industry through: - the Space2Business conference - the ESA BIC Launchpad - the Space4Women panel - the Copernicus Forum conference - the “Next Stop: Space!" conference – for students and the public - a workshop on analogue space missions And much more, happening in Prague, Brno and other places around the country. See you in November! Looking forward to seeing you there, #Czechinvest and #CzechSpaceTeam CzechInvest Ministerstvo dopravy ČR ESA BIC Czech Republic Tereza Kubicová #czechspaceweek #czechspace

Is space just for men? Definitely not! Many successful female scientists, managers, and experts are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible—not just on Earth, but in space too. Join us for the annual Space4Women talk show, now in its seventh year, where women share their experiences and insights from the space sector. Meet four inspiring women from the Czech Republic and abroad, who are breaking barriers in the space industry and research. We will reveal their names soon! They’ll show you that women, too, are reaching for the stars! Attendance is free, but spaces are limited—register now: https://lnkd.in/d3f7RWKd We look forward to seeing you on November 7th at 6:00 PM at Vysoké učení technické v Brně! #czechspace #czechspace #space4women CzechInvest Ministerstvo dopravy ČR ESA BIC Czech Republic