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Hi LinkedIners, 𝗡𝟯𝟰/365 Daily Posts #𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 🚀 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗹-𝟮𝗖! Great news for Earth observation enthusiasts! 🎉 The Copernicus Sentinel-2C satellite successfully launched today from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, on the final Vega rocket to lift off from this historic site. This new addition to the Copernicus Sentinel-2 family is now in orbit, ready to continue providing detailed views of Earth’s land and coastal waters. With its high-resolution, multi-spectral imaging capabilities, Sentinel-2C will support a wide range of critical applications—from monitoring deforestation and water quality to aiding disaster management and climate change research. This marks another significant milestone for the EU Space Programme, ensuring a continuous supply of valuable data for scientific, commercial, and humanitarian uses. 📝 Personal Note: As someone deeply involved in the systems engineering side of things, I’m thrilled to see the successful deployment of such a vital piece of technology. Can’t wait to see the incredible insights Sentinel-2C will deliver. What are your thoughts on this mission's potential impact? Comment and share! Congrats to all teams from European Space Agency - ESA,Centre National d'Études Spatiales, ARIANESPACE , AVIO, Airbus Defence and Space and many more involved!!! Thanks for reading, and here’s to reaching for the stars! 🌠✨ Stay curious, stay inspired, stay focused, and become Indistinguishable from Magic. 🚀🧙♂️✨ P.S: some more info here 👇🏻 https://lnkd.in/dFwk2iGx #MagicEngineering #Systemist #LinkedIner #SystemsEngineering #AerospaceEngineering #Copernicus #Sentinel2C #EarthObservation #SpaceTech #SatelliteLaunch #ESASpace #VegaRocket #ClimateChange #Sustainability #Innovation

India's space journey continues to make waves with the successful launch of SSLV-D3. The SSLV-D3 mission showcases ISRO's commitment to innovation and precision. This small satellite launch vehicle is designed for quick deployment and adaptability – a game-changer for space missions. What sets SSLV-D3 apart is its ability to cater to the growing demand for small satellite launches. This agile, cost-effective launcher opens up new horizons for industries relying on satellite technology. The success of SSLV-D3 is a testament to the relentless efforts of Indian scientists and engineers. It's a beacon of India's growing prowess in the global space arena. How do you see the impact of such missions on the future of satellite technology? Share your thoughts #IndiaSpace #ISRO #SSLVD3 #SpaceTechnology #SatelliteLaunch #Innovation #Precision #ISROmissions #SmallSatellites #GlobalSpaceArena #IndianScientists #Engine

This #AI is cleaning up #space (literally) and saving billions! Imagine capturing clear images of Earth without adding to the dangerous mess of space debris! That's the challenge AiDash, a #spacetech startup, tackled. Their solution? An 𝗔𝗜 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀, reducing the need for countless high-resolution launches! ️ This not only helps the environment but also saves companies billions of dollars on carbon credits, satellites MRO costs etc. This is just one example of the hidden gems out there waiting to be discovered. What amazing inventions are hiding in plain sight? Let's uncover them together! #SpaceDebris #AI #Sustainability #HiddenGems #SpaceTech #ArtificialIntelligence #SpaceDebrisManagement #FutureofSpace #Innovation #Aerospace #Nasa Astroscale ClearSpace (LeoLabs #OrbitFab #SpaceDebrisRemoval Rocket Lab OneWeb Technologies #KAICorporation Airbus DSI GROUP Thales Digantara Airbus Defence and Space (Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) Astrium, Inc. Airbus Defence and Space Safran Launchers Bradford Space Eutelsat Group Tethers Unlimited, Inc. Unlimited Extend Momentus Space Starfish Space ClearSpace ORBITX INDIA AEROSPACE (p) LTD Elysium Digital Space AVIONICS LIMITED MDA Space Thales Alenia Space GomSpace Pixxel Taramandal ISRO The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) Skyroot Aerospace Bellatrix Aerospace AgniKul Cosmos

Just visited the Space Expo 2024 in Bengaluru – An inspiring event showcasing the incredible advancements in India's space sector. It was truly energizing to see so many startups and organizations driving innovation and boosting India's position in space exploration and technology. One standout example is XDLINX Space Labs, a Hyderabad-based company developing end-to-end nano and micro satellite platforms. XDLINX recently secured a groundbreaking contract with the US-based Almagest Space Corporation to build, launch, and operate the XDSAT-NS satellite. This satellite, powered by Antaris Space's Cloud Software Platform, will integrate E-band communication payloads for Almagest’s Elevation mission in low-earth orbit (LEO), set for mid-2024. This collaboration between XDLINX, Antaris, and Ananth Technologies marks a significant step toward revolutionizing space communication and high-throughput data delivery. (Info taken from website) It's exciting to witness such pivotal projects driving the future of space communication, and I look forward to seeing what these partnerships will achieve in the years to come! Pramitha Ramaprakash #SpaceExpo2024 #IndiaSpaceTech #XDLINX #SpaceInnovation #Bengaluru #Aerospace #space #aerospace #aviation #satellites #pilots #rockets #india #mechanicalengineering #engines #bengaluru

Supported by undisclosed funding from the French space agency CNES and state-owned investment bank Bpifrance, the mission would use a pair of spacecraft due to launch before the end of 2028 as part of the European Robotic Orbital Support Services (EROSS) program. The winner of the invitation to tender is a Thales Alenia Space-led group. The French effort, called Démonstration d'Inspection et Amarrage Novatrice Embarquée (DIANE), will use the EROSS spacecraft to inspect a spinning satellite and capture it. The timeline for DIANE depends on the availability of the EROSS assets, but in principle the mission could start as soon as the initial EROSS demonstration is over. https://lnkd.in/exBuHM-j

The final countdown sequence for flight #VV24 begins: today's Launch Readiness Review (LRR) clears Sentinel-2C for liftoff 🚀. This milestone confirms that the launch vehicle, payload, Spaceport’s infrastructure, and the network of downrange tracking stations are all flight-ready. ✅ All is now set for the lift-off on September 3 at 10:50 p.m. local time in French Guiana (01:50 a.m. UTC, 03.50 a.m. CEST). ➡️ Tomorrow you can follow the launch #Live here: • ENGLISH https://lnkd.in/e5YSS9cB • FRENCH https://lnkd.in/e9wb_-6x This mission, called “VV24”, will place the Sentinel-2C satellite into Sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) at an altitude of 775 km. Spacecraft separation will occur 57 minutes after lift-off. 🌍 Sentinel-2C is part of the European Commission’s #Copernicus #EarthObservation program, the world’s most advanced Earth observation system. This program, co-funded by the European Union and European Space Agency - ESA, delivers continuous, independent, and reliable Earth observation data and services to public authorities, businesses, and citizens globally. As AVIO’s Vega concludes its service with a total of 22 launches, we prepare for the transition to the Vega C launcher, scheduled to return to flight by the end of 2024. Stay tuned for more updates and join us for this historic event! #AccessToSpace #DestinationSpace Centre National d'Études Spatiales, Airbus Defence and Space, ArianeGroup, Agenzia Spaziale Italiana, Simonetta Cheli, Toni Tolker-Nielsen, Stéphane Israël, #ChristophKautz

Interesting comments by Centre National d'Études Spatiales Chairman and CEO Philippe Baptiste on Eumetsat's call to go with a Falcon 9 Launch instead of Ariane 6. I do appreciate the points raised, however, I cannot agree. The original Ariane 6 plan was for a 2020 launch; now, in 2024, we are still waiting to have a maiden flight. Eumetsat decided to go with efficiency and reliability and "ditch" somehow archaic ideas that will only keep the European market behind its competitors. Of course, European autonomy shall be a key goal for the continent's space ecosystem, but sacrificing operational satellites and receiving data from space only for the sake of having "European satellites on European launchers" seems quite restrictive. This decision is not a betrayal towards European capabilities; it is a wake up call for the sector to do its best and catch up 🚀

https://lnkd.in/es66WTmJ There we go...Vega "first gen" made it ultimate flight last night and successfully delivered its payload. I am very proud to have been part of this adventure as the On Board Software lead engineer during the launcher qualification period back in 2009 that led to the successful maiden flight of February 2012. Tempus fugit, Time flies - Vega did as well. I am especially proud of the job we did all (esa, CNES, ASI, AVIO, Astrium Space Transportation, Arianespace and all industrial partners) in qualifying successfully the first on board software while redeveloping almost from scratch a second one that supported the 23 flights that followed. What ever non technical reason was behind this second development, it also became an opportunity for new European industrial partners to acquire a strong experience in the development of the type of embedded real time critical software required for the control of a launcher - which I would say is the most "aristocratic" type you might think of, as there is literally zero room for error... During the operating life of Vega, this software has proven its reliability, thanks to the dedication of all engineers involved in the production phase and is a full success story. Now we close a chapter of the Vega launcher but the next pages are to be written with the evolutions Vega-C and Vega-E...

Europe’s new rocket Ariane 6 is scheduled to take off! 🚀 The Ariane 6 represents the latest addition to a long lineage of rockets launched from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana, showcasing the strength of multinational collaboration for more than five decades. Given the growing reliance on space for essential daily functions, this launch will provide Europe with independent access. 🛰️ "Ariane 6 comprises three main sections, or ‘stages’, to propel its cargo: two or four boosters, the lower main stage, and the upper stage. Satellites, deployers, and experiments from companies, research institutes, universities, young professionals, and space agencies are flying as passengers on the first Ariane 6 flight." 🧑🚀 The Ariane 6 launch site includes a movable structure for assembling the rocket, boosters, and payloads, which is then moved away for the launch. Explore further details about ESA's Ariane 6 launch by clicking the link below. https://lnkd.in/eNDkdaAp #Ariane6 #EuropeSpacePort #Aerospace

🛰️Ariane 6: Ushering in a New Era of European Space Autonomy! 🌍With the first launch of Ariane 6 on July 9, 2024 at 9 p.m., European Space Agency - ESA is preparing to enter a new era and Europe is preparing to regain its autonomy of #access to #space. 🎯Ariane 6 is the new European launcher designed to put heavy payloads into orbit. Modular and versatile, it takes over from its predecessor, the Ariane 5 #rocket, in order to guarantee Europe autonomous access to space. The newest addition to the Ariane launcher family presents significant #innovations. The main novelty lies in its re-ignitable upper stage, capable of responding to missions with multiple payloads, such as putting #satellite constellations into #orbit. This same innovation will allow the deorbiting of the stage at the end of the #mission, in order to limit #spacedebris. 🚀Like the CARIOQA mission, the Ariane 6 launch marks a new #era and places #Europe on its path to achieving autonomy in the space domain. Learn more about Ariane 6 mission👇 https://lnkd.in/dNQFMQ4K 🔗https://lnkd.in/dXYBi6fn ___ CNES | German Aerospace Center (DLR) | Leibniz Universität Hannover | DTU Space | PSL Research University | PRAXI Network | Laboratoire Photonique Numérique et nanosciences (LP2N) | ONERA - The French Aerospace Lab | Technical University of Munich | MIP Politecnico di Milano | Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH) | LCAR | G.A.C. Group (France) | Airbus Defence and Space | Exail | TELETEL S.A. | Leonardo Space | GMV | Deutsche Raumfahrtagentur im DLR #carioqaquantumpathfinder #HorizonEU #deeptech #innovation #carioqaeu #science #project #EUresearch #HorizonEurope #aerospace #HaDEA #quantum #spacenews NAQUIDIS Center Institut d'Optique Graduate School