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I am so thrilled to share that yesterday the decision was made at theEuropean space agency (ESA) for the realisation of the Dutch TANGO mission. TANGO is a satellite system that can identify and locate greenhouse gas emissions with unprecedented accuracy. The mission consists of two small satellites. The first satellite measures nitrogen emission and the second satellite measures the amount of the greenhouse gases CO2 and methane. The combination of the two satellites provides the unprecedented accuracy, allowing TANGO to measure emissions from individual sources! This will be a great contribution to space based climate monitoring! #transparencymatters #climatetransparency #radicaltransparency #climatemontoring #space4climate

Vulnerable navigation and timing better protected. New toolkit helps identify and reduce risks. English version of article here: https://lnkd.in/eWsjXKwT

Good news: our research proposal to develop an accurate computer-code for analysing data of ESA's planned EnVision spacecraft to Venus has been approved! While Venus has a similar size and internal composition as the Earth, it has an extremely thick atmosphere that consists almost entirely of the greenhouse gas CO2, and as a result, Venus's surface is incredibly hot and dry. ESA is developing EnVision, a spacecraft carrying various instruments to investigate what triggered the huge differences between the two neighbouring planets. With our computer-code, we will be able to analyse unique data that EnVision instruments will gather and gain as much information about Venus's atmosphere as possible.

And the teaser in VARAgids for the entire article that I posted yesterday in Linkedin about the "Longest Goodbye". Psychological issues we need to watch out for with long term spaceflight: https://lnkd.in/eueQaP-5 #spacetraining Inner Space Training

Apart from the potential of this new innovation I find this to be completely mesmerizing. Seeing the daily cycle, the breathing of our species and planet, visualized in this way is insanely beautiful #climatechange #carbonemissions

💡 Want to find out more about the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem #CDSE? Join #AI4Copernicus conference next week in #TheHague - “Benelux day for shared challenges on #water, #infrastructure and #soil monitoring” Dennis Clarijs will be available to share more on #CDSE, the data and services available, next steps and how the ecosystem connects with national platforms such as #Terrascope, the Belgian Earth observation data space! This integration gives users access to the full Copernicus Sentinels archives, a plethora of other datasets and advanced processing tools. ➡ https://lnkd.in/eb_wV2u Or join the webinar 21 May, Dennis Clarijs, Bram Janssen and Jeroen Dries will explain more about the integration of Terrascope, CDSE and openEO, and how to enhance your geospatial analysis capabilities! ➡ https://lnkd.in/eyADVJDY European Space Agency - ESA European Commission VITO Sinergise T-Systems International CloudFerro S.A. RHEA Group ACRI-ST Jurgen Everaerts Belgian Earth Observation openEO openEO Platform #EUspace #Copernicus #AI #EOdata #remotesensing

I was interviewed by Riadh Bahri of the VRT 'Laat' news (in Dutch) about yesterday's impressive launch "show" of NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration and Lockheed Martin's supersonic X-59. Main #takeaways : 👉 #supersonic flying is not new. It is currently only used for military purposes, except for the Concorde launched in the early 70s, a technical tour de force but a complete financial failure. 👉 The X-59's most significant and impressive technical #breakthrough is the significantly reduced 'boom' when breaking the sound barrier. While the Concorde produced about 105db (sound of a passing ambulance), the X-59 produces "only" 75db (a hoover), allowing it to fly supersonic overland. The Concorde was previously not permitted by many countries to do so. 👉 I am not convinced that flying at 55,000 feet at Mach 1.5 will not have worse effects on #fuelconsumption and #atmospheric #impact than the current aircraft types. During the last decades #aircraftmanufacturers and #airlines successfully focused on reducing #operationalcosts, #fuelconsumption and #emissions. The new Airbus and Boeing aircraft types even fly at a lower cruise speed than the B707 and early 747s demonstrating that increased speed is not of the essence. 👉 When the X-59's technology would be applied to a civil aircraft type, supersonic flying might be a #nichemarket product on several routes, like #paris and #london to #newyork, #newyork to #losangeles, #hongkong to #singapore and some routes out of #dubai allowing same day return for time-conscious business travellers. 👉 It will be challenging to make a viable #businessmodel out of an aircraft flying about twice as fast as the current aircraft, slower than the Concorde, but probably with a lower comfort level for the premium passengers. However, some airlines might consider to buy it to create a prestige product like the Concorde previously was for British Airways and Air France. 👉 I see mainly #military use for this aircraft as its operational characteristics could be very useful for the military. For civil purposes the huge R&D investments might have been a waste of money which could have been spent better elsewhere to improve #aircraft #efficiency. University of Antwerp - Faculty of Business and Economics Antwerp Management School Department of Transport and Regional Economics TPR C-MAT - MSc in Maritime/Air Transport Management

🌍🚀 Proud to Represent Portugal at IAC 2024 🚀🌍 As part of Portugal's strong delegation at the International Astronautical Congress IAC2024, Neuraspace reaffirms its commitment to space innovation and collaboration. Portugal's growing presence on the global space stage highlights its: 1️⃣ Growing Influence in the Space Sector ↳ Establishing itself as a key player in global space innovation and exploration. 2️⃣ Commitment to Technological Advancement ↳ Investing in cutting-edge research and the integration of advanced scientific expertise. 3️⃣ Strategic Socio-Economic Development ↳ Leveraging space technologies for national growth and enhanced economic competitiveness. 4️⃣ International Collaboration ↳ Strengthening partnerships with global organizations to drive shared progress. 5️⃣ Sustainability ↳ Championing responsible space practices aligned with sustainability for long-term planetary and space benefits. Led by Agência Espacial Portuguesa, we’re excited to stand alongside visionary companies like Atlantic Spaceport Consortium, Active Space Technologies, LusoSpace , TEKEVER, connected, GEOSAT, Omnidea, CEiiA // Centre of Engineering and Product Development and Synopsis Planet, all driving forward sustainable solutions for space. At Neuraspace, we’re especially proud of our mission to advance AI-powered solutions for safe and automated space operations, ensuring a more secure and sustainable future in space. We look forward to forging new partnerships and contributing to Portugal’s growing leadership in the global space community. Chiara Manfletti Carlos Cerqueira #IAC2024 #SpaceForSustainability #SpaceInnovation #PortugalInSpace #Neuraspace #AIFuture #SpaceDebrisManagement #InternationalCollaboration

I’m very proud to have contributed to SPEXone, the Dutch spectropolarimeter on NASA's PACE mission that was launched this morning. A short history: In 2006 already, I initiated the development of this instrument with Erik Laan, targeting dust and ice clouds on Mars. We got astronomers Frans Snik and Christoph Keller involved, and they came up with the unique spectropolarimetric technique that allows SPEX (the Spectropolarimeter for Planetary EXploration) to be small, robust, and accurate (and Frans came up with the name). Astronomer Theodora Karalidi did the first test-measurements on an optical bench for her master thesis research. Christina Aas simulated SPEX' Mars observations for her master thesis. In 2010, we proposed SPEX to European Space Agency - ESA for its Exomars Trace Gas Orbiter (ETGO). SPEX was not selected as payload (not unexpectedly because there was no hardware yet), but ETGO’s payload selection committee was very positive about its potential and recommended that it should be developed further and fly on a next mission. We also started with a SPEX for JUICE, ESA’s spacecraft that is on its way to Jupiter. In 2012, however, SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research’s MT decided to stop with Solar System research, and the further development of SPEX was handed over to the Earth Observation group and a new PI. Fun memories: my (now retired) boss at SRON told me that not being the PI anymore would not be a problem for me, because I had other things to enjoy in life, such as my children ... On NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Earth observation satellite PACE, SPEXone will deliver unique data that will provide new insights into the properties of aerosol particles, which play crucial roles in the Earth climate. SPEXone orbiting Earth and showing off its data might revive a SPEX for a planetary mission … after all, there are so many things we don’t know and don’t understand about the planets in the Solar System, especially about their atmospheres and climates, where a SPEX would add new insights. And by studying other planets, with (very) different temperatures, pressures, surfaces, and cloud and aerosol compositions, we can test our fundamental knowledge of the processes taking place on Earth. #SPEXone #NASAPACE #PACE #PACEmission

I had the honor to discuss the difficult decision NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration is facing about the Boeing Starliner test mission for VRT NWS. The possibility of extending the stay of astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore to 8 months instead of 8 days, and the involvement of SpaceX's Crew Dragon as a possible alternative to bring them home, presents significant challenges. For those interested, the full story is available on VRT News (Dutch): https://lnkd.in/eM3G7Agy As someone deeply involved in decision-making, communication, and leadership, especially in high-stakes environments like space missions, I have a lot to share. Here are some key takeaways: 🔑 Resilience is Key: Long-term missions demand incredible mental and physical resilience. Developing strategies to maintain this resilience is crucial, much like in business where long-term projects require sustained effort and adaptability. 💬 Effective Communication: Clear, concise, and effective communication can make or break a mission. It's essential to foster this skill in all team members, similar to ensuring seamless communication in business to prevent misunderstandings and errors. 🚀 Leadership Under Pressure: Leaders need to be able to make good, informed decisions under pressure. This is a skill that can be developed with the right training and mindset, just as business leaders must make critical decisions swiftly and confidently during crises. Want to delve deeper into these topics? Check out my keynotes and masterclasses where I cover topics like decision making, communication, and leadership in-depth: https://lnkd.in/ekfqM4Kh #Leadership #Communication #DecisionMaking #SpaceExploration #NASA #Boeing #SpaceX