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Bridging Earth & Space at NewSpace Europe 2022
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...
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Space Innovation for Earth with the SeRANIS Mission
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...
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Luxembourg Space Ecosystem at the 73rd International Astronautical Congress
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...
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EAGLE-1: Advancing Europe's Leadership in Quantum Communications
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...
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ESA-ESRIC Space Resources Challenge - Rover demonstrations in the presence of Astronaut Matthias Maurer
The Space Resources Challenge in a nutshell: 4 days of assembly, 240 tons of sand, more than 20 hours of competition and dozens of photos and autographs distributed by the German ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer, back from a 6-month...
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Contest: get the chance to meet ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer !
From 5 to 9 September 2022, the final of the ESA-ESRIC Space Resource Challenge will take place in Luxembourg. At this occasion, lunar rover prototypes will compete on a 1.800 sqm "lunar" terrain and the winner will get...
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Space Campus: The Future Centre of Gravity of the Luxembourg space ecosystem
The creation of a Space Campus is a major milestone since the launch of the SpaceResources initiative in 2016 with the creation of the Luxembourg Space Agency in 2018, the launch of the interdisciplinary master in space at the University...
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Restrospective on Space Resources Week 2022
Space Resources Week 2022 is a 3-day conference connecting thought leaders from the terrestrial resources sector, aerospace industry, financial institutions, research institutes and academia. It aims at understanding the technical and economic challenges facing in-situ resource utilization (ISRU...
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Registrations are open for NewSpace Europe
Join industry-leading startups, agencies, investors and executives for two days of engaging conference sessions and unique networking opportunities, including startup pitches, tailored meetings, and exclusive announcements. Register here : Early bird ticket until 1 September 2022 : 150€ Standard rate : 200...
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Canada and Luxembourg to explore bilateral opportunities in space
Organised by the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in close cooperation with the Ministry of the Economy, the Luxembourg economic mission to Canada, took place from June 19th to 24th, 2022 in Toronto and Montreal. A particular focus was made on...
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When Space Makes the Most of MeluXina Supercomputer’s Skills
MeluXina is Luxembourg’s first supercomputer. Inaugurated in June 2021, the HPC model is a BullSequana XH2000 with a computing capacity of 18 petaflops per second. It is hosted Bissen, and powered by green energy from Kiowatt, a cogeneration plant...
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Joint Defence Call
The Directorate of Defence of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, the Ministry of the Economy, the National Research Fund and Luxinnovation have joined forces to offer a new funding opportunity to companies and research organisations looking to develop...
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Autonomy and AI to Solve the Debris Problem and Create an In-Space Economy
LMO is a young and dynamic company tackling the challenges posed by the growing space industry and in-space economy. With operations in Luxembourg and UK LMO provides Innovative Solutions for Small Satellite & In-Orbit Servicing Missions. LMO’s...
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Economic mission to Portugal: space as a key element of cooperation
With 350 participants from both countries, the Luxembourg Official Mission to Portugal held from May 10 to May 13, 2022, addressed the topic of the digital economy of tomorrow with a focus on ICT and sustainability, financial services, sustainable construction...
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CMIN2022 – ACTIVELY PREPARING FOR ESA’S UPCOMING MINISTERIAL COUNCIL
2022 will be marked by the organization of the Council meeting at Ministerial level of the European Space Agency which will provide the basic policy guidelines to develop the European space program. As an important space player on the European...
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India and Luxembourg sign memorandum on space cooperation
Peggy Frantzen, Ambassador of Luxembourg to India and S. Somanath Chairman, ISRO/Secretary, DOS have signed a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the aim of significantly deepening cooperation on a national level between the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and India...
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GRAVITY 04 CHALLENGE: CALL FOR INNOVATORS
A space innovation program connecting real world problems with the people who can solve them. Call open until 8 February 2022 !
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Dr Kathryn Hadler, FNR PEARL Chair, nominated as Director of ESRIC as of 1st April 2022
Dr Kathryn Hadler, an internationally renowned scientist in mineral processing and beneficiation, has been appointed Director of the European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC) as of 1 April 2022. Backed by a PEARL Chair from the Luxembourg National Research Fund...
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Looking for new technology trends that could shape the future GOVSATCOM system
The ENTRUSTED Consortium has launched online consultations with the European satellite communication industry. The survey is addressed to all technology and research players in the European space sector who can share information about new trends and research conducted in the...
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Luxembourg invests in NorthStar Earth & Space that establishes its European Headquarters in the Grand Duchy to support Sustainable Space Activities
The Luxembourg Future Fund (LFF) will be investing in NorthStar Earth & Space. The investment is building on the announcement made in December 2019 of a partnership between Luxembourg's Ministry of the Economy and the Canadian-based company.

Luxembourg Space Agency signs MoU to support Boryung’s "Humans In Space" Initiative
Stimulating the development of health-related products through commercial use of microgravity
Space is a harsh environment where astronauts are exposed to microgravity and
high levels of radiation. This leads to bone density loss, muscle atrophy,
decline in cardiovascular fitness, immune system dysregulation, and increased
cancer risks. It is vital to address...