KINETIK Space

This week, we are excited to be at the 75th International Astronautics Congress - IAC2024 in Milan Italy. Our booth is at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) stand located in MS-F13. We are at the IAC to help promote the EROSS SC (European Robotic Orbital Support Services) mission. In addition to the usual meet and greet, and showcasing of the newest development we have at KINETIK Space, we will also be active in many workshops, as well as SpaceFounders’ activities here. Come by our booth to have a chat and find out more! #KinetikSpace #DLR #SpaceFounders #IAC2024 (Photo: #DLR #CAESAR Space Arm and #SpaceHand at IAC2024)

Today, KINETIK Space became a proud signatory, together with more than 20 governing bodies and private enterprises, of the Zero Debris Charter. This important initiative started by the European Space Agency - ESA marks a great step forward to making our orbit free of space debris. Having worked together with ESA and the community, to create this charter, we are now eager for the next move to bring our robotic technology to help make a debris-free ecosystem around the Earth's orbit a reality! #KinetikSpace #DLR #ESA #IAC2024 #ZeroDebris #SpaceSustainability #CleanSpace image credit: ESA – M. Polo

Der Weltraum – (un)endliche Weiten. Tatsächlich ist dieser für uns Menschen eine endliche Ressource – und nur durch #nachhaltige Nutzung können wir sicherstellen, dass er auch für zukünftige Generationen erhalten bleibt. Damit greift die IAC2024 mit dem Motto „Responsible Space for Sustainability“ das Kernthema auf: Weltraumgestützte #Technologien sind für das gegenwärtige soziale Leben und eine nachhaltige Zukunft von entscheidender Bedeutung. Um dieses Problem anzugehen und geeignete Lösungen zu finden, forscht das Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt e.V. intensiv an zukunftsfähigen Technologien und präsentiert einige davon bei der #IAC2024. Weltraumschrott, der im Orbit kreist, wird zunehmend zu einem Problem für funktionierende Satelliten, Raumstationen und andere Raumfahrzeuge. Die DLR-Ausgründung KINETIK Space liefert robotische Schlüssel-Technologien, wie Roboterarme, um Service für Satelliten im Orbit zu ermöglichen, und aktiv Trümmer im Orbit einzusammeln, damit die Gefahr von Kollisionen mit schwerwiegenden Folgen zu verringern und einen #nachhaltigen Weltraum für alle zu ermöglichen. Die Technologie kann auch für On-Orbit-Servicing (OOS) genutzt werden, um die Lebenszeit von Satelliten zu verlängern. Auch die Reparatur, Betankung und Modifikation von Satelliten wird dadurch ermöglicht. Die Robotertechnologie, welche am DLR Institut für Robotik und Mechatronik entwickelt wurde, wird bereits für irdische Anwendungen in der Industrie genutzt. KINETIK Space transferiert die #Technologie für weitere Anwendungen in die Weltraumindustrie. CAESAR ist Teil von EROSS SC, ein europäisches Raumfahrtprojekt, das Technologien für robotergestützte Dienstleistungen im Orbit entwickelt. Weltweit wird nach umweltfreundlichen Alternativen zu Hydrazin (N2H4) gesucht, das in der Raumfahrt als Treibstoff für Satellitenantriebe verwendet wird. Aus der DLR-Forschung sind zwei vielversprechende Produkte entstanden, die nun sowohl im Weltraum getestet als auch auf den Markt gebracht werden. Dr. Lukas Werling und Felix Lauck vom DLR-Institut für Raumfahrtantriebe in Lampoldshausen arbeiten seit Jahren an innovativen Raketentreibstoffen. Ihre Ausgründung ISPTech kommt damit dem Bedarf des Raumfahrtmarktes nach, kostengünstigere und zugleich zuverlässige Antriebslösungen zu entwickeln. Eine der beiden entwickelten Technologien, HyNOx, zeichnet sich durch eine hohe Leistung, sichere Handhabung und geringe Kosten aus. Die zweite Technologie, eine selbstzündende Treibstoffkombination namens HIP_11, ist patentiert und ebenfalls vom DLR entwickelt worden. Beide Innovationen ergänzen sich: HyNOx eignet sich ideal für kleinere und leichtere Satelliten oder Raumfahrzeuge, während HIP_11 bei größeren und schwereren Raumfahrzeugen klare Vorteile bietet. Diese und weitere Exponate finden Sie am DLR-Stand MS-F13 beim IAC2024 in Mailand vom 14. - 18. Oktober 2024. #DLR #Forschung #Innovation #Transfer Bildquelle: www.eross-sc.eu, www.isptech.space

🚀 What an inspiring first week in Toulouse as part of the SpaceFounders program! 🇪🇺 Thanks to their amazing team for organizing such an intense and valuable week and helping push the boundaries of European space tech forward. We had the privilege of visiting industry leaders like Thales Alenia Space and Airbus Defence and Space and meeting with Safran, each playing a critical role in shaping the future of space exploration. A special highlight was Loft Orbital's warm welcome and inspiring speech at their Toulouse office—it was truly motivating to hear from pioneers shaping the future of space operations! The workshops have been instrumental in refining our startup approach and guiding us through the challenges ahead. To top it off, we were lucky enough to meet Philippe Perrin, a French astronaut who shared stories that reminded us exactly why we’re dedicated to pushing the limits of space technology. 👁 🌍 It’s incredible to be surrounded by so many passionate and talented individuals: Astradyne, Blackswan Space, connected, DeltaOrbit, Galeio, KINETIK Space, Kreios Space, Kurs Orbital, Marble Imaging, Northern Waves AB, OLEDCOMM, Skynopy, Snowpack. Looking forward to reconnecting soon—see you in Italy! 🇮🇹

#RETOURENIMAGES 📸 Du 23 au 26 septembre, La Cité a accueilli 15 start-ups européennes du spatial dans le cadre de la 5ème édition du programme SpaceFounders 🌌 Issu de la collaboration entre le CNES, l'Universität der Bundeswehr München et l'Agenzia Spaziale Italiana, le programme d'accélération #SpaceFounders symbolise l'esprit d'unité européenne. 🎯 L'objectif ? Accélérer la prochaine génération de leaders européens de l’espace ! Durant cette semaine intense, les start-ups sélectionnées ont découvert l'écosystème spatial toulousain, véritable pôle d'innovation dans le domaine. La semaine a été rythmée par des masterclass, du coaching, du mentorat, des visites industrielles et des moments de networking. Space Founders va bien au-delà de la simple mise en relation : il s'agit de créer une communauté passionnée, unie par une vision commune, déterminée à façonner la technologie spatiale 🚀 Un moment fort a été la soirée Space Tech Night 2, organisée par Space Founders, Aerospace Valley et Space Elevator, qui a permis de faire se rencontrer des acteurs clés de l’industrie aérospatiale locale et les start-ups européennes du batch #5. La soirée a été marquée par la présence de l’astronaute français Philippe Perrin, qui a partagé son expérience de la mission STS-111 de la navette spatiale Endeavour, en 2002. ➡️ Prochaine étape : Munich pour explorer l'écosystème allemand. 👨🚀 Les start-ups qui participent à cet événement : SpaceLocker, Skynopy, Snowpack, OLEDCOMM, KINETIK Space, Marble Imaging, Northern Waves AB, DeltaOrbit, Kreios Space, Blackswan Space, Kurs Orbital, Galeio, Astradyne, connected et Neurobus. Merci aux acteurs toulousains mobilisés pour ce programme : Thales Alenia Space Loft Orbital Airbus US Space & Defense, Inc. et Safran. La Région Occitanie / Pyrénées-Méditerranée Lucie Campagnolo

Yesterday, the startups kicked off Toulouse Week by presenting themselves with elevator pitches. We’d like to take this opportunity to introduce them to you as well, because these 15 space tech companies are definitely ones to watch. So, meet Batch 5: Fifteen startups shaping the future of space tech 🚀 🌍 SpaceLocker (Toulouse, France): Making space more accessible with shared space missions for a sustainable orbital future. 🛰️ Astradyne (Bary, Italy): Pioneering lightweight, foldable deployable solutions using advanced FRET-technology, revolutionizing aerospace applications. 🧠 Blackswan Space (Vilnius, Lithuania): Building software for time-critical space missions, paving the way for autonomous in-space infrastructure. 📡 connected (Coimbra, Portugal): Bringing affordable, universal connectivity to everyone and everything, unlocking new IoT possibilities and bridging the digital divide. 🚀 DeltaOrbit (Munich, Germany): Developing agile in-space mobility platforms powered by Methalox engines, delivering rapid responsiveness and key business advantages. 🖥️ Galeio (Paris, France): Making satellite data analysis robust and affordable with AI-driven geospatial models for innovative remote-sensing intelligence. 🤖 KINETIK Space (Wessling, Germany): Creating cutting-edge robotic solutions for satellite servicing, space debris removal, and sustainable space operations. ⚡ Kreios Space (Barcelona, Spain): Innovating electric propulsion systems for Very Low Earth Orbits, enabling better satellite imaging and telecommunications. 🔄 Kurs Orbital (Turin, Italy): Democratizing in-orbit servicing with its ARCap module, enabling spacecraft to autonomously perform rendezvous and docking, even with non-cooperative targets. 🌍 Marble Imaging (Bremen, Germany): Building Europe’s first satellite constellation for daily, high-resolution Earth monitoring, critical for decision-making in food security, climate, and energy. 🧠 Neurobus (Paris, France): Leveraging AI and neuromorphic processors to boost spacecraft power efficiency and performance for space and defense applications. 📡 Northern Waves AB (Stockholm, Sweden): Innovating aerospace communications with advanced additive manufacturing for 5G/6G and automotive radar systems. 💡 OLEDCOMM (Vélizy-Villacoublay, France): Leading in LiFi technology, offering secure, high-speed optical communication for space and defense applications. 🌐 Skynopy (Paris, France): Providing an end-to-end connectivity solution for LEO satellite operators, ensuring data sovereignty and security through a hybrid ground antenna network. 🔐 Snowpack (Orsay, France): Specializing in cybersecurity with their patented VIPN technology, making users and infrastructure invisible online. Check them out. These space innovators should be on your watchlist 🚀 #SpaceFounders #newspacestartupstowatch #SpaceTech #Innovation #newspace #Entrepreneurship #SpaceIndustry

RoboGrav: our micro-gravity evaluation of a collaborative robot arm with advanced algorithms for performing dexterous manipulation tasks in space. https://lnkd.in/e2VzY8dX

SpaceFounders has announced its new Batch 5 of 15 spacetech startups, evaluated by top industry experts, covering a wide range of applications from Earth observation to cybersecurity. Congrats to all selected startups: - Astradyne: Lightweight deployable solutions for aerospace. - BlackSwan Technologies: Advanced software for space autonomy. - connected: Accessible IoT connectivity. - DeltaOrbit: Agile space platforms powered by Methalox engines. - FORG3D: Metal additive manufacturing for superalloys. - Galeio: Affordable satellite data analysis. - KINETIK Space: Robotic solutions for satellite servicing. - Kreios Space: Electric thrusters for Very Low Earth Orbits. - Kurs Orbital: In-orbit servicing and space logistics. - Marble Imaging: High-resolution satellite monitoring. - Neurobus: AI-equipped spacecraft with neuromorphic processors. - Northern Waves AB: Communication components for aerospace. - OLEDCOMM: LiFi technology for secure optical communication. - Skynopy: End-to-end connectivity for satellite operators. - Snowpack: Cybersecurity with VIPN technology. https://lnkd.in/eD8iJ86s

🚀 Europe´s spacetech Reaches New Heights: Celebrating Ariane-6 and Welcoming Batch 5 of Game-Changing Spacetech Startups 🌟 Yesterday marked a pivotal moment for European spacetech. As Europe's Ariane-6 rocket successfully completed its maiden flight. In the same spirit of progress and exploration, we are thrilled to announce the selection of our Batch 5 startups. 🚀 - Astradyne: Focusing on lightweight, foldable, and reliable deployable solutions for aerospace applications based on FRET-technology (Flexible Reinforced Electronics with Textile). 🛰️ - BlackSwan Technologies: Building advanced software products for complex missions, enabling space autonomy and building in-space infrastructure. 💻 - connected: Providing easily accessible connectivity for everyone, everywhere, to unleash new IoT-based business models and bridge the digital divide. 🌐 - DeltaOrbit: Revolutionizing in-space mobility with agile space platforms powered by Methalox engines for unmatched responsiveness. 🚀 - FORG3D: Enabling large-scale metal additive manufacturing for superalloys, advancing the green fourth industrial revolution. 🌱 - Galeio: Making satellite data analysis robust and affordable with large geospatial foundation models for innovative remote-sensing intelligence. 🌍 - KINETIK Space: Developing world-leading robotic solutions for satellite servicing, debris removal, and sustainable space operations. 🤖 - Kreios Space: Creating electric thrusters for satellites enabling Very Low Earth Orbits with better imaging and telecommunications. 🔋 - Kurs Orbital: Democratizing in-orbit servicing and space logistics with the innovative ARCap module for autonomous rendezvous and docking. 🛰️ - Marble Imaging: Building Europe's first constellation of satellites for daily high-resolution monitoring to support rapid decision-making. 📡 - Neurobus: Equipping spacecraft with AI for improved power efficiency and performance using neuromorphic processors. 🤖 - Northern Waves AB: Developing communication components with additive manufacturing for aerospace, 5G/6G, and automotive sectors. 📡 - OLEDCOMM: Leading in LiFi technology for secure, high-speed, wireless optical communication solutions in space and defense. 🔦 - Skynopy: Offering end-to-end connectivity solutions for satellite operators with innovative kits and a hybrid network of ground antennas. 📡 - Snowpack: Specializing in cybersecurity with VIPN technology, rendering users, devices, and infrastructure invisible on the internet. 🛡️ These startups were selected for their groundbreaking ideas, technical excellence, and potential to make a significant impact on the spacetech landscape. They join an illustrious group of alumni who have gone on to achieve remarkable success, further cementing the program's reputation as a launchpad for the future leaders of the industry. Together, we are reaching for the stars. 🌠🚀 #europeanspacetech #ariane6 #batch6 #Europeanspacetechaceelerator #euspace #newspace

We are proud to announce the success of a joint Zero-G test with our trusted partner KINETIK Space! 🚀🤝 Kinetik's advanced SpaceDREAM robotic arm, seamlessly integrated with our iBOSS interface iSSI, recently completed a remarkable Zero-G flight test. This achievement marks a significant step forward in our collaborative journey towards technological excellence. The successful free fall under microgravity conditions is a testament to the value of Kinetik Space's partnership with the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and the Technical University of Munich. We congratulate the Kinetik Space team for their outstanding work! About Kinetik: Kinetik Space's mission is to make space more accessible and sustainable. Their technology is revolutionizing docking with satellites for refueling and life extension, critical to sustainable space operations. #Robotics #KinetikSpace #Interface #iBOSS #Aerospace #iSSI #ISAM #OOS