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Space technologies are delivering greater value to a more diverse set of stakeholders than ever before. The latest space developments – cost reduction, miniaturization, better access to space - give space technologies the potential to reshape whole industries and have an unprecedented impact on business and society.

From June 10th to 14th, The Luxembourg Space Agency took part in the economic mission to Japan, and seized the opportunity to reinforce the already fruitful collaboration with its Japanese counterpart and visit the Japanese space ecosystem.  The CEO of...

The Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA) is thrilled to invite you to "Space Night" on June 28, an extraordinary outreach event designed to ignite your curiosity and passion for space. This special night features a diverse array of activities taking place...

Flawless Photonics settled in Luxembourg in 2021 and specializes in manufacturing optical glasses, fibres, and components in microgravity. The company produces the so-called Space FiberTM, an optical fibre from a fluoride glass called ZBLAN, produced in microgravity conditions in Low...

The Luxembourg Space Agency is thrilled to announce the organization of the Luxembourg Space Week, which will take place from December 2 to 5 in Luxembourg at the European Convention Centre Luxembourg (ECCL). With 5 parallel events, the Luxembourg Space...

The Luxembourg Space Agency is pleased to have become a new member of the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) . ESPI is the European think tank for space, supported by a diverse membership base of 20 organisations, including major European...

On Thursday September 28, the 35 winners of the "Astronaut for a day" competition, organized by the Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA) in collaboration with the Ministry of the Economy, the Ministry of National Education, Children and Youth and the Ministry...

In the presence of Ministers Fayot, Engel and Meisch, the winners of the national "Astronaut for a day" competition were announced. As part of its 5th anniversary celebrations, the Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA), in collaboration with the Ministry of the...

Governmental and institutional entities need to rely on satellite communications (SatCom) in many critical situations. SatCom is an essential capability when terrestrial communication systems are not available and communication links need to be ensured and secured. Research conducted within the...

221 applications were received in the frame of the Astronaut for a Day national contest, of which 215 meet the eligibility criteria set for the competition. The gender repartition is as follows: 68% male 32% female Whereas the age repartition...

Organised by the Luxembourg Space Agency in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Sports, the national competition "Astronaut for a day" aims to promote the space sector in particular among young people....

Organised by the Luxembourg Space Agency in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Sports, the national competition "Astronaut for a day" aims to promote the space sector in particular among young people....

In the frame of its 5th anniversary, the Luxembourg Space Agency in collaboration with around 20 Luxembourg-based space companies and startups are opening their doors throughout 2023 to showcase their work and inspire all generations starting from the younger ones....

Since 2016, the space ecosystem has developed significantly. Today, Luxembourg is home to more than 70 public and private players in the space sector employing more than 1400 people. The last few years have also seen the birth of a...

On the occasion of the Luxembourg economic mission to South Korea, HRH the Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg and the Luxembourg Minister of the Economy Franz Fayot participated in the opening of the Korea Space Forum, which took place from...

New York, 10 November 2022. On the 10th and last floor of Saks, located down the 5th avenue, right next to St Patrick’s Cathedral, chairs were being set and the last technical tests were running. Everything was ready to...

Organized by the Luxembourg Space Agency on an annual basis, the NewSpace Europe conference is the perfect occasion to network with representatives of start-ups, space agencies, investors and managers involved in the new space economy. This year's edition...

LuxSpace, the Luxembourg-based subsidiary of space and technology group OHB SE, and the Universität der Bundeswehr München (University of German Armed Forces Munich) signed a contract for the dtec.bw SeRANIS (Seamless Radio Access Network for Internet of Space...

Luxembourg’s role in the global space industry was well represented at this year’s International Astronautical Congress (IAC) which took place at ParisExpo in Paris, France from September 18th to 22nd. At this occasion, the Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA...

The EAGLE-1 contract between ESA and SES was signed on the occasion of the IAC on 22 September 2022. The newly-announced EAGLE-1 system is a major technology breakthrough that paves the way for secure communications in the...