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🚀 Yesterday, the new European Ariane 6 launcher successfully took off from the European spaceport in French Guiana - and we made our contribution too! Ariane 6 is Europe's new heavy-lift launcher, and we are proud that we were able to help make it a success with our production engineering expertise. During the production of the components for Ariane 6, the Fraunhofer IPT developed a concept together with ArianeGroup to continuously improve the manufacturing processes for the upper stage of the launcher by evaluating production data and using artificial intelligence. 📈 Artificial Intelligence (#AI) offers huge potential for increasing efficiency in industrial production. In our 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 "𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲-𝗼𝗳𝗳 - 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻", we have identified six promising fields of application together with European space companies. This guide takes into account the specific conditions of the industry and divides the process of implementing AI applications into four phases: Identification, Evaluation, Prioritization and Piloting. In this way, we ensure that the chosen applications offer both technical feasibility and maximum benefit. 📥 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt e.V. European Space Agency - ESA #aerospace #production #research

🔉#news | 2024, January 23. NUSES #Space Mission. 🎖️Proud to share that SOPHIAGENI, the Partnership represented by Sòphia High Tech [Prime] in association with Nuclear Instruments [Partner] and AGE Scientific s.r.l. [Partner] delivered the #Structural Model [SM] of the ZIRÈ 🛰️ #Satellite to the GSSI - Gran Sasso Science Institute [Contracting Authority], according to the Contract Agreement N° 2023-0008205. The whole #design, #development and #manufacturing of the Satellite took place in close #partnership with the GSSI and Thales Alenia Space. Static and dynamic #tests will be performed on SM, with the aim of both qualifying the P/L for the space mission and optimizing the #flight model 🚀 for launching. ZIRÈ is one of the two Payloads on board the NUSES mission. Using this instrument, the fluxes of low-energy cosmic electrons and protons (E<300 MeV) will be measured, also studying possible correlations with activity in the lithosphere. ZIRÈ also offers itself as a technological pathfinder and for the development of innovative techniques for the detection of gamma rays from variable and fixed sources. Agenzia Spaziale Italiana European Space Agency - ESA SpaceNews Aerospace Interesting Engineering Aerospace Engineering Wevolver Invitalia Space Exploration Leonardo Space Mechanics INFN ESA Space Solutions Space Exploration NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration #sophiahightech #team #gssi #thales #aerospace #defense #engineering #productdevelopment #cnc #machining #3dprinting #madeinitaly #innovation #3dprint #technology #additivemanufacturing #leadership #eccellenzeitaliane

Satellites demonstrate dis-economies of scale [1]. Smaller satellite are dramatically less expensive to develop and deploy. The smallest satellites can cost as little as $100/kg where the most expensive satellites can cost $1,000,000/kg. The The Aerospace Corporation researched this relationship and reported in Crosslink magazine that.. "With miniaturization, every kilogram saved in the spacecraft bus or instruments represented a possible saving of up to five kilograms in launch, onboard propulsion, and attitude-control systems mass. Reduced power demands from microelectronics, instruments, and sensors could produce similar payoffs. For interplanetary missions, reduced mass had the capability to produce indirect cost savings through shorter transit times and mission duration. All this downsizing eliminated the need for large facilities and costly equipment such as high bays, clean-room areas, test facilities, and special handling equipment and containers. " [2] Additionally, the development methods are radically different in small satellites versus large satellites. Often, these small satellites were developed using processes outside of the norms at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the United States Department of Defense. This has interesting implications for space based solar power (#SBSP). At first glance, this might suggest that costs would explode with mass. However, looking closer, it implies that using a hyper-modular approach [3], based on a few distinct components can be orders of magnitude cheaper than a design with many unique components. Virtus Solis Technologies #deeptech #spacetech #space

🚀 The EDEN Prime (EP) spacecraft stands as the world's first in-orbit logistical spacecraft that stores & transfers cargo between assets across Earth and lunar orbits. By 2035, as space cargo is projected to surge to 3,000 Tons per month, the EP Fleet will play a crucial role in receiving, managing and operating this substantial throughput. At FSA, we're not just designing- our goal is to develop, manufacture, and operate the EDEN Prime Fleet. This initiative is a cornerstone of our in-orbit logistics strategy detailed in the FSA "Master Plan" (details on our website). Drawing parallels with historical milestones like the Covered Wagons and Railroads that transformed the American frontier, EDEN Prime is set to catalyze the expansion and economic growth of the new space frontier. It will provide essential storage, logistical operations, and last-mile delivery services to a diverse array of orbital enterprises, spanning private, public, and commercial sectors. Designed to meet international and ESA standards, the EDEN Prime Spacecraft aims for seamless integration and synergy with existing and future international orbital assets. For more information please refer to our Future Space Architecture website 🌌 #SpaceLogistics #InOrbitEconomy #EDENPrime #FutureSpaceArchitecture #SpaceInnovation European Space Agency - ESA NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration United States Space Force SpaceX Blue Origin ispace, inc. TUM Venture Labs Technical University of Munich The Exploration Company Starlab Airbus Defence and Space DLR Institute of Structures and Design German Aerospace Center (DLR) Luxembourg Space Agency Redwire Space Sierra Space Isar Aerospace Rocket Factory Augsburg - RFA Tesla Thales Alenia Space U-Space Nanosatellites Skyrora Ltd ARIANESPACE Orbex Space Impulse Payload The International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences (ICAS) SpaceNews

For Europe's new rocket Ariane 6 🚀 we supplied the Cardan gimbal mechanism for the upper stage of the Ariane 6 rocket. The mechanism serves as a joint for aligning the engine in the thrust vector control of the rocket's upper stage. The mechanism weighs just ten kilograms. It has to transmit the thrust forces of 15 tons (comparable to the power of a diesel locomotive). It also needs to function flawlessly in the large temperature gradient (200 degrees Celsius) between the cold liquid gas propellant tank and the hot combustion chamber. Ariane 6 is Europe’s new heavy lift launch vehicle replacing its predecessor Ariane 5. The Ariane 6 rocket has a reignitable upper stage allowing it to launch multiple missions on different orbits on a single flight. To learn more, check out the ESA media kit: https://lnkd.in/dQHhHJUG Image: Ariane 6 before wet dress rehearsal Image credit: European Space Agency - ESA, L. Bourgeon

How the Development of Micro-Channel Heat Exchangers Will Transform Space Exploration We are excited to announce that TWI Thermal Processing Technologies Project Engineer, Alex Russell, will be presenting at the prestigious SPACE PROPULSION CONFERENCE 2024 in Glasgow on 22 May. Alex's presentation will highlight ground-breaking work conducted by TWI alongside project partner, Confluent Research, funded by the European Space Agency - ESA. The focus of this project is to advance technologies that enable reusable launching system engines, paving the way for more sustainable space flight and exploration. 🔎 Presentation Details: 🕙 Time: 10 AM 💡 Topic: 'Development of a Compact Lightweight Micro-Channel Heat Exchanger (MCHX) for Reusable Launch Systems.' For more information about our work in space technologies and how we can assist your projects, please reach out to us at ContactUs@TWI.co.uk Discover more: https://lnkd.in/eQrMgRjM #SpaceIndustry #Space #HeatExchangers #SpacePropulsion #SP2024 Thermal Processing Technologies at TWI | Association Aéronautique et Astronautique de France (3AF) | Scottish Event Campus (SEC) | Nammo AS | UK Space Agency | International Astronautical Federation

🛰 ISRO's SSLV-D3 Mission: A New Milestone 🛰 🎉 Today, ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization successfully launched the SSLV-D3 mission, placing the EOS-08 and SR-0 Demosat satellites into orbit. This achievement marks a significant step for India in the global small satellite launch market. 🥇 ⚡🔌The Role of Electrical Engineering in Space Exploration💡 🔦 1. Power Systems: Electrical engineers design systems that generate, store, and distribute power in spacecraft. 2. Communication: They ensure spacecraft can communicate with mission control. 3. Navigation: They develop systems for accurate maneuvering in space. 4. Instruments and Sensors: They create tools for data capture and analysis. 5. Robotics: They design robots for exploring planets and maintaining spacecraft. ✌ Fun Fact: Did you know that without electrical engineers, our satellites would be like cars without engines? They power up the mission and keep everything running smoothly in space! 🚀 #SpaceExploration #ElectricalEngineering #ISRO #Aerospace

INDIA’S AEROSPACE ENGINEERING OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND ISRO AND HAL India is one of the most important countries when it comes to the aerospace sector and aerospace engineering opportunities. Especially with its growing aviation sector along with the increasing number of passengers flying every year, India has become one of the biggest aviation centers in Asia, and as such, many international aerospace companies such as Boeing, Airbus, Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney give a lot of importance to India. However, India’s real strength lies in its space sector. Its numerous accolades in the space sector have allowed it to become a role model for the global space community with its low-cost but highly effective space missions. The detection of water on the moon in the Chandrayaan-1 mission in 2009 was a game changer for the global space community, as the presence of water indicates the availability of fuel and oxygen for future space habitats on the moon. Its latest follow-up mission of Chandrayaan-3 was a resounding success, as it made India the only nation to ever land on the Moon’s southern pole, making it one of the four countries that have ever been able to land on the moon. The previous Mars Orbiter Mission that cost less to fly than to make the movie Gravity also made India one of the major leaders in the space community. These huge resounding successes have shown that India deserves to be a global player with its advanced space technology, defense technologies, and nuclear technologies. Moreover, the upcoming Gaganyaan Mission will make India one of the four nations that can send a man into space. In addition, the newly launched Aditya-L1 mission to study the sun and the upcoming Shukrayaan mission to study Venus, will make India a formidable player in the global space sector and in the science community. All of these have become possible with the existence of Aerospace Engineers and Scientists. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/g3QmnYaa

Could satellite imagery be used as an evidence in the legal proceedings by the court? Maritime accidents and violations need to be captured and inspected to apply a charge on the vessels breaking the rules. SAR-Story this time is talking about a recent vessel accident happened in Argentina, please join me to know more about it. Airbus Defence and Space German Aerospace Center (DLR) Umbra Capella Space Synspective Inc. CONAE ICEYE iQPS, Inc. (Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc.) JAXA: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency SPACETY European Space Agency - ESA NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Agenzia Spaziale Italiana Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) Hisdesat Servicios Estratégicos SI Imaging Services Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization SARsatX BoxMica EUSI Maxar Technologies Planet OnyX Space GEOSAT GEOSYSTEMS GmbH Hexagon Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial NV5 Geospatial GAF AG SATLANTIS, LLC SatVu Satellogic SkyFi HawkEye 360 BlackSky Orbital Sidekick Ursa Space Systems Sisters of SAR African Women in GIS #remote_sensing #microwave_remote_sensing #radar_remote_sensing #sarsatellite #satellitedata #SAR_Imagery_Analysis #SAR_Story

The European Flight Ticket Initiative, a joint effort of the European Commission and ESA, has awarded contracts to Arianespace, Isar Aerospace, Orbex, PLD Space and Rocket Factory Augsburg. The contracts allow the companies to compete for future task orders to launch European technology demonstration and validation missions. The potential value of the contracts was not disclosed. The contract is a step towards greater cooperation between ESA and the EU in launch as the EU seeks take a bigger role in shaping European launch policy. https://lnkd.in/eMMhH333