Adriatic Aerospace Association

Challenges of European space program Weak segment of Europe is the launching capability but following the crisis years 2024 is a pivotal year unveiling its new generation of launchers with Ariane 6 having launched successfully the Sentinel 2C and with Vega C coming at the end of this year. Europe is getting out of the launcher crisis. Europe invests about one sixth from the public sector in space, USA invests about six times as much. In 2023 the global public investment figure in space is about 108 billion Euros, 64% of this is in the United States and 11% in Europe. Public investment in space per capita, in the USA is about 220 Euros per person, in Europe it is about 20 Euros. Out of this in the United States about 65% of the public investment is used for defence and security in Europe it is about 12%. Also, in broadband internet (e.g. starlink) Europe is on the verge of building up its own activity. IRIS2 is about to be initiated but still Europeans must catch up. European technological advances in space industry are among the best in the world but it is too small compared to the acceleration that takes place worldwide. For example, the global space economy today is about 470 billion euros including also the services segment, and it is growing by about 15%. Unfortunately, most of this growth happens in the US and in China whilst Europe is stagnant. European space sector needs investments by public and private sector. The public investment in the United States goes into NASA and space companies like SpaceX. The success of these companies is mainly due to NASA by providing both technical expertise (e.g. building up the Falcon rocket) and finances. NASA also played the role of the anchor customer and therefore buying rocket launches either from SpaceX or the others.  There is also much bigger dimension that must be dealt with in Europe, need to keep all our talents in Europe and prevent them from going to Silicon Valley by creating breakthrough space programs. Europe should build up its own capability to be more autonomous and have its own capability of bringing European astronauts to the Moon but as the first step Europeans must be working closely with the other world stakeholders, NASA, CNSA and Russia. ESA launched a charter “zero debris” and more than half of the ESA member states signed it. Once the charter is signed the satellite operator promises that at the end of the satellite life they are removed from space. There must also be the limit to prevent overpopulation of satellites.

New Space Summit - Munich Commercialisation in Space There are three main sectors of Space activities: commercial uses of LEO, non-commercial uses of LEO and Deep Space. Commercial use of LEO is mainly driven by private sector in the area of communication, EO and military use. The other commercial uses of LEO are less significant. As the result large stakeholders, states, are getting involved and as result LEO is becoming rapidly clogged by small bodies and become danger for space travel and science research from Earth. The world accord will be needed soon to control the number of commercial launches into LEO which is counterproductive for private sector. The future of private sector inevitable shall stabilise around a steady state and new initiatives will be harder to establish. Private sector in Europe is slow to respond to such initiatives and it is difficult to envisage its future, the reasons are open for discussion. Regional imbalance in space science and technology of Europe is a big hurdle not only in private sector but in general in European space activities. Establishment of space technology centres in less developed regions would be greatly beneficial for attracting young people with fresh ideas. In the non-commercial uses of LEO the prime investors are the tax payers, but also regulation is needed that private sector in the commercial uses of LEO must contribute towards their use of Space, after all Space is for the benefit of life on Earth and not fief. There are several non-commercial uses of LEO, in most cases technology is at its top but little new breakthrough developments are envisaged, except in the cleaning up debris and space defence. Development of in space propulsion systems, energy storage, new materials, fuel storage systems are all elements for efficient manoeuvring in LEO as the necessity for the activities and the springboard for Deep Space. Investment in science and technology is the prerequisite but implementation is through public-private partnerships. There is a need for large space station, Europe could be the initiator of the idea but would require collaboration of all stakeholders in world. Deep Space with humans involved is where most of developments in science and technology is needed. It is a very expensive project, and it is a collaborative project on the world scale, it is wasting of resources, both financially and in development, having several independent projects of this kind. However, going into Deep Space requires well defined objectives. Establishing settlements or mining for the needs on Earth are out of questions, more realistic objective is doing science and technology development. There are already two Deep Space programs in the making, Europe could be the leader in defining the objectives and bring together the two programs to implement it, but mainly to be the leader in some of the segments of the Deep Space program. The number of challenges for realising Deep Space program is almost limitless.

The three-day New Space Summit https://lnkd.in/ebg2QDXv took place on October 23-25, 2024, organised by Munich Aerospace on the topic FROM LAB TO ORBIT TO EARTH: TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER WITHIN NEW SPACE, with a presentation of the state of the European space program, shortcomings and advantages. More about the Summit in the program on the Homepage - Munich New Space Summit. The exceptional honor went to A3, represented by President Slobodan Danko Bosanac, to participate in the opening panel, in a discussion on Europe's Space Ambitions: A Dialogue on Our Competitive Edge. The discussion covered the fundamental advantages and disadvantages of the EU space program, with a fairly objective analysis, which I will report on in detail soon. A3 defended the thesis that Europe lacks the vision of leadership as the world carrier of an important project in the space program, which requires vision and imagination. The bearer of the vision should be the European community, while the ESA should be the executor. In the final two words, which were asked by the panellists, A3 gave a guideline for where to start the program: Think big. A3 was presented in the discussion based on the contributions of several of our members, and we must be proud to present ourselves as a very competent interlocutor on the subject of the space program and the vision of where to go. From left to right: Jean-Marc Astorg (Strategy Director, CNES), Miriam Grigg (Deputy Director, International, Resilience and Regulation of the Space Directorate, DSIT UK), Moderator: Hermann Ludwig Moeller (Director, European Space Policy Institute, ESPI), René Puls (Board Member, ESA-ECSECO | Managing Director, PRORES Aerospace) i Slobodan Danko Bosanac (President Adriatic Aerospace Association).

The three-day New Space Summit https://lnkd.in/ebg2QDXv took place on October 23-25, 2024, organised by Munich Aerospace on the topic FROM LAB TO ORBIT TO EARTH: TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER WITHIN NEW SPACE, with a presentation of the state of the European space program, shortcomings and advantages. More about the Summit in the program on the Homepage - Munich New Space Summit. The exceptional honor went to A3, represented by President Slobodan Danko Bosanac, to participate in the opening panel, in a discussion on Europe's Space Ambitions: A Dialogue on Our Competitive Edge. The discussion covered the fundamental advantages and disadvantages of the EU space program, with a fairly objective analysis, which I will report on in detail soon. A3 defended the thesis that Europe lacks the vision of leadership as the world carrier of an important project in the space program, which requires vision and imagination. The bearer of the vision should be the European community, while the ESA should be the executor. In the final two words, which were asked by the panellists, A3 gave a guideline for where to start the program: Think big. A3 was presented in the discussion based on the contributions of several of our members, and we must be proud to present ourselves as a very competent interlocutor on the subject of the space program and the vision of where to go. From left to right: Jean-Marc Astorg (Strategy Director, CNES), Miriam Grigg (Deputy Director, International, Resilience and Regulation of the Space Directorate, DSIT UK), Moderator: Hermann Ludwig Moeller (Director, European Space Policy Institute, ESPI), René Puls (Board Member, ESA-ECSECO | Managing Director, PRORES Aerospace) i Slobodan Danko Bosanac (President Adriatic Aerospace Association).

Final event for Space Safety 2024 conference is a panel: Actual Challenges for Future Trends in Space Topics: •⁠ ⁠Increasing the accuracy of the debris orbit predictions to avoid unnecessary maneuvers and disturbances of spacecraft operations. •⁠ ⁠The propulsion which enables the return of a satellite or upper stage of a launcher after failure must become double fail safe. •⁠ ⁠Space Tug type of vehicles (electrical, chemical, tether, or a combination of these) which can be launched into critical orbits, which can remove obsolete/failed objects from these orbits. •⁠ ⁠Interferences and Cyber Securit Moderator: Heiner Klinkrad Panellists: Heinz Stoewer, Carsten Scharlemann, Guenter W. Hein, Serdar Yildirim, Zoran Kahric. The Brijuni Conference is organized by the Adriatic Aerospace Association, in cooperation with the Ruđer Bošković Institute and FabLab Bosnia & Herzegovina Bosnia & Herzegovina, under the High Patronage of Mr. Zoran Milanović, President of the Republic of Croatia. #BrijuniConference2024 #SpaceExploration

Announcing the Final Day of Brijuni Conference 2024 As we move into the final day of the Brijuni Conference 2024, we have another incredible lineup ahead. Ognjan Božić fascinating proposal for an advanced technical solution for the European Space Tug, designed to deliver payloads to low lunar orbit (LLO). This groundbreaking concept is sure to fuel compelling conversations. We’ll wrap up the confernce with our highly anticipated panel discussion, “Actual Challenges for Future Trends in Space,” which will bring together experts to address key challenges and the future trajectory of space exploration. Looking forward to a memorable conclusion to this outstanding event! The Brijuni Conference is organized by the Adriatic Aerospace Association, in cooperation with the Ruđer Bošković Institute and FabLab Bosnia & Herzegovina, under the High Patronage of Mr. Zoran Milanović, President of the Republic of Croatia. #BrijuniConference2024 #SpaceExploration

Day 1 Wrap-Up & Day 2 Preview – Brijuni Conference 2024 Day one of the Brijuni Conference has been nothing short of extraordinary. We were privileged to witness impactful presentations from Zdenko Uvalic, CEng, MIMechE from Airbus, who shed light on amazing acoustics, and Jorge Amaya from European Space Agency - ESA, who delivered an amazing talk on how the sun influences space operations and space weather modelling. Their insights have sparked thought-provoking discussions about the future of space safety and operations. As we move into day two, we are excited to welcome Carsten Scharlemann from the University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt, who shared the incredible journey of the bottom-up CubeSat project and Space 4.0 concept. His presentation promises to take us deeper into the world of innovative satellite technology and its contributions to space exploration. Looking forward to another inspiring day! Explore the full program here: https://lnkd.in/dwDFQAdU The Brijuni Conference is organized by the Adriatic Aerospace Association, in cooperation with the Ruđer Bošković Institute and FabLab Bosnia & Herzegovina, under the High Patronage of Mr. Zoran Milanović, President of the Republic of Croatia. #BrijuniConference2024 #HypervelocityImpacts #SpaceSafety #SpaceExploration #SpaceTechnology #SpaceEngineering #PlanetaryDefense

One week to go until the Brijuni Conference 2024—a leading event focusing on the future of space technology and exploration. Taking place from September 25-28, 2024, in the breathtaking Brijuni National Park, Croatia, this conference is organized by the Adriatic Aerospace Association, in cooperation with the Ruđer Bošković Institute and FabLab Bosnia & Herzegovina, and held under the High Patronage of Mr. Zoran Milanović, President of the Republic of Croatia. 📅 Dates: September 25-28, 2024   📍 Location: Brijuni National Park, Croatia The theme for this year, "Space Safety," will delve into critical challenges and emerging trends in space protection. Key topics include enhancing the accuracy of debris orbit predictions, creating fail-safe propulsion systems, and developing Space Tugs to remove defunct objects. These discussions are crucial to ensuring space activities' sustainability, safety, and efficiency. Program Highlights: ▪ NEOs & PHAs: Uncover how experts track and mitigate the risk of Potentially Hazardous Asteroids (PHAs). How close are we to a reliable planetary defense system? ▪ Hypervelocity Impacts: Discover how engineers are safeguarding spacecraft from debris traveling at extreme speeds—turning science fiction into reality. ▪ Space Weather: Learn about cutting-edge technologies designed to harness space weather and support life and missions beyond Earth. ▪ **Space Debris**: With thousands of objects orbiting Earth, this key session will explore innovative solutions for managing space debris. About the organizers: - Adriatic Aerospace Association: Pioneering aerospace advancements in the Adriatic region. - Ruđer Bošković Institute: Croatia's premier research institution, known for its scientific and technological achievements. - FabLab Bosnia & Herzegovina: A creative technology hub driving innovation across the region. 🔗 Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/dTB5Cima Join us as we explore groundbreaking developments and shape the future of space technology. We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting event! Martin Schimmerohn Richard Moissl Juha-Pekka Luntama Tim Flohrer Alma Kugić Ognjan Božić Carsten Scharlemann Danijel Šugar Bertram Arbesser-Rastburg Guenter W. Hein Zoran Kahric Zdenko Uvalic, CEng, MIMechE Alessandro Golkar Zeljko Ivezic Matija Tomšić Slobodan Danko Bosanac Danko Kočiš Ivan Tomljenović, PhD Edin Skaljic Zeljko Ivezic European Space Agency - ESA Technische Universität Braunschweig TU Delft Space Institute Faculty of Geodesy | Geodetski fakultet The Johns Hopkins University Airbus Technical University of Munich University of Washington, Department of Astronomy University of Zagreb, Faculty of Science #BrijuniConference2024 #SpaceTechnology #Croatia #SpaceSafety

The countdown to one of the most exciting space events of the year has begun! The “Brijuni Conference 2024” program brings together the brightest minds to discuss the latest innovations and pressing issues in space science. Program Highlights: ▪ NEOs & PHAs (Potentially Hazardous Asteroids): Explore the fascinating world of asteroids and learn how experts work to protect Earth from potential threats. How close are we to a planetary defense system?  ▪ Hypervelocity Impacts: High-speed collisions in space are more than just a sci-fi plot—find out how engineers are protecting spacecraft from debris traveling at unimaginable speeds!  ▪ Space Weather: Weather in space is essential for sustaining life and missions on Mars and beyond. Discover the incredible technologies being developed to harness and utilize space weather resources.  ▪ Space Debris: Thousands of objects are orbiting Earth—what's the solution to the growing space debris problem? This session will reveal the innovative solutions aimed at cleaning up space! Whether you're passionate about space exploration, planetary defense, or the technology shaping our journey to the stars, this program has something for everyone. Join us in exploring the next frontier of human knowledge!  👉 Check out the full program here: https://lnkd.in/dwDFQAdU The Brijuni Conference is organized by the Adriatic Aerospace Association, in cooperation with the Ruđer Bošković Institute and FabLab Bosnia & Herzegovina, under the High Patronage of Mr. Zoran Milanović, President of the Republic of Croatia. #BrijuniConference2024 #SpaceScience #Innovation #SpaceExploration #PlanetaryDefense #SpaceDebris #HypervelocityImpacts 

Join us at the Brijuni Conference 2024 for an in-depth exploration of “Hypervelocity Impacts”, a critical area of study in space exploration. Hypervelocity impacts occur when objects travel at speeds exceeding several kilometers per second, creating extreme forces that can severely damage spacecraft, satellites, and planetary surfaces. Understanding these high-speed collisions is essential for developing protection technologies and ensuring the safety of future space missions. This session is vital for anyone involved in space safety, spacecraft engineering, and planetary defense. Whether you’re working on space exploration or curious about the technologies protecting us from the hazards of space, this session will offer invaluable insights into how we prepare for and mitigate the impact of hypervelocity threats. Explore the full program here: https://lnkd.in/dwDFQAdU Learn more about the speakers here: https://lnkd.in/dMfs9nGS The Brijuni Conference is organized by the Adriatic Aerospace Association, in cooperation with the Ruđer Bošković Institute and FabLab Bosnia & Herzegovina, under the High Patronage of Mr. Zoran Milanović, President of the Republic of Croatia. #BrijuniConference2024 #HypervelocityImpacts #SpaceSafety #SpaceExploration #SpaceTechnology #SpaceEngineering #PlanetaryDefense