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Without higher urgency, Europe's space program will face the situation of "widening the gap further with the U.S., China and India," said Hermann Ludwig Moeller, director of the European Space Policy Institute. With Europe's Ariane 6 program facing delays last year and achieving only six launches (compared to 78 and 63 by US and China respectively) plus complications in its partnership with Russian due to sanctions, it is at risk of falling further behind. With the next cargo mission to the ISS not expected until 2028, higher prioritization doesn't seem to have manifested, at least yet. #Europe #US #China #India #aerospace #defense #investment #aerospacemanufacturing #space #spacetechnology #spaceindustry #spacetravel #spaceinnovation #scienceandtechnology #semiconductor #semiconductortechnology #CuratedbyMike™

News in Space Exploration! In this article by Finabel - European Army Interoperability Centre's researcher Vittorio Ippolito, find how the European Space Agency - ESA is gearing up for the upcoming launch of Ariane 6 in the summer of 2024. Ariane 6 is a leap forward in space travel innovation, tailored to carry a diverse range of payloads for private contractors, national governments, European Space Agency - ESA member states, and the EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme. This development is a testament to interoperability, with member states like Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, and others joining forces alongside major contributions from #ArianeGroup, an equal partnership between Airbus and Safran, and other European partners. Let's celebrate this remarkable achievement and look forward to the exciting discoveries Ariane 6 will unlock! #Ariane6 #SpaceExploration #ESA #EuropeanSpace #RocketLaunch #InnovationInSpace Read more: https://lnkd.in/e4WNtbFs

🌍 Amid growing global tensions, Starlab is emerging as a beacon of peace in space. Their mission? To foster international cooperation and maintain peace in low Earth orbit. Key Highlights: 🔹International Collaboration: Partners include European Space Agency - ESA, Japanese, and Canadian space-tech leaders. 🔹ISS Legacy: Starlab will maintain the spirit of international cooperation without Russian involvement. 🔹Scientific Advancements: Equipped with state-of-the-art research facilities. 🔹Peace Mission: Emphasizing peaceful use of space and preventing space warfare. As co-founder General Thomas Ayres noted, maintaining peace in space is crucial for our future. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/eRTaAJiG #SpaceExploration #InternationalCooperation #PeaceInSpace #Starlab #VoyagerSpace #Airbus

With increasingly congested orbits, ensuring the safety of space operations and space sustainability in the long term is critical. Watch this video and learn how the #EUSST capability works to provide space safety services. Check the long version here: https://lnkd.in/dZNN6Uvd #EUSpace EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme EU Space CNES  EU2023ES  Agenzia Spaziale Italiana German Aerospace Center (DLR) POLSA Polska Agencja Kosmiczna | Polish Space Agency  Ministry of National Defence Romanian Space Agency FFG Austrian Research Promotion Agency Ministerstvo dopravy ČR Royal Danish Air Force Finnish Meteorological Institute National Observatory of Athens Ministry of Education and Science of Latvia Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat Rymdstyrelsen  European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA)

Here is my interview on BBC following the great decision to proceed with preparatory work for the RAMSES mission to Apophis at European Space Agency - ESA, explaining the importance of this mission, what we want to learn, and synergy with OSIRIS-APEX mission by NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, demonstrating to the world how innovative we (and ESA) are to find schemes that allow building quickly a space mission and how amazing we are in international cooperation for such important adventures at the service of science and planetary defense. I think we hear pretty well my excitement for the positive decision of ESA board to proceed 😃 , and I can only thank all delegations who approved this decision! CNRS - Centre national de la recherche scientifique CNRS Délégation Côte d'Azur Observatoire de la Côte d'Azur Université Côte d’Azur CNES Agenzia Spaziale Italiana German Aerospace Center (DLR) JAXA: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency #asteroids #asteroid #planetarydefense #science #spacemission #internationalcooperation #space https://lnkd.in/dDq-MtJA

#Galileo now has 30 satellites in orbit, making the European #GNSS even more robust and accurate. This remarkable European project has brought to the world the first and only civilian-operated satellite-positioning system - making it more reliable than any other GNSS in times of increased military aggression around the world. For the first time, the Galileo satellites were launched by SpaceX. After Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine, Galileo satellites are no longer launched by Soyuz rockets. Since Europe's Ariane 5 were retired last summer, making SpaceX’s Falcon 9 a logical alternative.

Beyond the security and defense necessities satellites and space represent there are major opportunities and a necessity for global collaboration. In the coming decade, I would consider the two main ones being the replacement of the International Space Agency and the development of settlements on the moon. Here too there is a need to work with friends and allies, as friendships on Earth tend to extend to space. This is why we see geopolitics moving toward what is now called “astropolitics. https://lnkd.in/eBjTez_W

GPS in its many variants around the world has become a necessary utility. Thankfully with the more precise clock references developed we can function without the original cesium clock standards.

The EU didn't launch anything last night: EUSPA made a post on X similar to this one on LinkedIn, saying that "EU Launched two new Galileo satellites". The two new Galileo satellites were launched by SpaceX from Florida, onboard a Falcon 9 Rocket. Saying that "EU launched" those satellites is a misleading statement, and reflects the intention to not mention SpaceX (which is carefully avoided also in this post). It's a shame, because it’s not SpaceX's fault if Europe is lacking a launcher for those satellites. Several problems in management, competition, foresight, and ambition in the European space sector led the EU in this situation... Acknowledging the launch company which saved the situation, in a very cheap way, is the minimum EU should do. That's also because our money are spent for this. Trying to mislead people writing that "EU Launched" the satellites, or just avoiding mentioning that the launch was performed by a non-EU company, is a proper scam to EU citizens. I rarely comment publicly about those things, given my work at Space Voyaging, but this time I'm doing so as an European Citizen.

The European Space Agency - ESA announced a launch window for its new Ariane 6 rocket. This event is scheduled between June 15 and July 31, 2024, following a successful core stage test in November 2023. This marks a pivotal moment for Europe in regaining its independent access to space. Key Highlights: - The first Ariane 6 launch will focus on deploying several smaller satellites, offering opportunities for smaller-scale payloads. - ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher has shown confidence in the Ariane 6 program, particularly after the successful test in Kourou, French Guiana. - Martin Sion, CEO of ArianeGroup, and Toni Tolker-Nielsen, ESA’s Director of Space Transportation, have played significant roles in reaching this milestone. Future Projections: - A second launch is already being planned for the end of 2024, with the CSO-3 reconnaissance satellite onboard for the French military. - The ESA and Arianespace have ambitious plans for Ariane 6, aiming for up to 10 launches per year, including for high-profile clients like Amazon’s Project Kuiper. Support and Impact: - The European Space Summit in Seville has significantly backed the Ariane 6 project, providing up to 340 million euros annually. - This development is a major boost for the European aerospace and satellite communications sectors, promising new opportunities for collaboration, research, and technological advancement.