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The latest news from the space business community. Read about our programmes and events, as well as discovering more about the startups and entrepreneurs and their latest technological advancements.
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Join deep-dive session at SBIC focusing on entry strategies for opportunities across the space sector (date: 8 Sep)
SBIC’s next deep dive focuses on space business with experts presenting three perspectives. Join on 8 Sep to gain insights about the options for commercialising space projects and initiatives within the Dutch space ecosystem. Register now!
Prepare to succeed by joining the pre-incubation Ignition Programme as a stepping stone to ESA BIC Noordwijk
Want to take your space business idea to new heights? Take 4 days this summer to join boost your (soon-to-be) startup via the ESA-supported Ignition Programme. Get inspiration from previous participants and take that first step to validate your idea. Apply now!
ESA Phi-Lab NL project of Meandair in collaboration with NLR uses space data to reduce the climate impact of aviation
Earlier this year, ESA Phi-Lab Netherlands (managed by NL Space Campus and SBIC Noordwijk) welcomed Meandair in collaboration with NLR. We caught up with Meandair’s co-founder Peter Novak to find out about the EO4Contrails project.
Airbus, SES and Municipality of Noordwijk to build satellite optical ground station for Eagle-1
Airbus Netherlands will build an optical ground station for Eagle-1 near to SBIC Noordwijk on NL Space Campus. The project is a European collaboration between satellite operator SES, ESA and the European Commission. An unveiling ceremony took place at the location on 14 July.
ESA Report on the Space Economy 2026 covers developments shaping Europe’s space sector
Mid-July saw the publication of ESA’s Report on the Space Economy 2026, The document provides an annual update on the status and trends of the space economy, both globally and on the position of Europe specifically. Download the full report via the ESA Space Economy Portal.
ESTEC technical labs tour for ESA BIC and ESA Phi-Lab participants offered innovative research insights
ESA BIC incubatees and participants of ESA Phi-Lab NL visited the technical labs of ESA ESTEC to get insights of the innovative research on space tech to be used on ESA’s missions. Representatives from ESA and NLSA also joined the lab tour.
