It is time to recap the events of this exciting month of September! This month, our world has revolved around the Exo-SpaceHab-X module, a transportable simulator for analog missions, designed by Serena Crotti. From September 5th to 10th, we journeyed to Padua Orto Botanico for ‘Dalla Terra all’Infinito’ – a week-long experience in collaboration with …
In a world reliant on satellite technology, cyberattacks on these systems are emerging as a significant concern. This article by Walter Peeters explores the growing threat of cyberattacks on satellites, uncovering the hidden risks and consequences of space cyberattacks and how they can disrupt economies and daily operations, creating an understanding of the importance of …
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“From an economic point of view, we can distinguish three successive phases in the development of space business. In the first phase, space activities were government driven and based upon national prestige, and were financed with public money. In a second phase, large space companies, as a reaction against reduced government space funding, responded to …
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Today, we have the honor of hosting Dr. Celia Avila-Rauch as our podcast guest. In this podcast episode, we’re thrilled to introduce Dr. Celia Avila-Rauch, expert in Space psychology and human factors for astronauts. In our conversation, she shares her experiences as the mission psychologist during the Hana Hou mission in Hawaii. Dr. Avila-Rauch dives …
In today’s world, the Exploration and Utilization of Space have become more critical and complex than ever before. Thanks to the Space-Tech advancements and a growing interest in Space-related activities, it is becoming more and more crucial to establish rules that regulate human activities in outer Space. Across Europe, each nation has its specific regulations, …
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Today, we have the honor of hosting Professor Roger Davies as our podcast guest. Professor at Oxford University and renowned British astronomer and cosmologist, he made a groundbreaking discovery in the Universe—an apparent concentration of mass known as the Great Attractor. As a professor of astrophysics at Oxford University, his primary research interest lies in …
Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Laura Kreidberg as our podcast guest. Laura is the Director at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy in Heidelberg, where she is leading the establishment of the Atmospheric Physics of Exoplanets (APEx) department. Laura delves into the significance of our planet’s uniqueness and the pressing need to recognize …
We are thrilled to provide you with updates from the European Lunar Symposium 2023, which is coming to an end tonight. Today, we would like to shine a spotlight on the exciting events that took place during yesterday’s sessions, when we had intense moments of presentation featuring the works of EuroSpaceHub and EuroMoonMars, with numerous …
The European Lunar Symposium (ELS), held at the University of Padua, Italy, kickstarted with an engaging plenary session, setting the tone for an eventful gathering. Renowned speakers shared valuable insights into the latest developments in lunar exploration, highlighting the collaborative efforts of international Space agencies. Let’s delve into the highlights of Day 1 at ELS2023! …
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Good news for the European professionals in the space ecosystem– Venture Capital (VC) opportunities to finance emerging space SMEs and start-ups are exploding in the European marketplace. This is all a part of the NewSpace phenomenon, which refers to the proliferating commercial market of private actors in space as opposed to exclusively public agencies as …
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