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🤝The Role of SPACE AISBL in Driving the Partnership’s Success The Digitalisation for Commercial Space Solutions Partnership is a vital initiative that brings together public and private stakeholders to advance European innovation in space. At the heart of this initiative is SPACE AISBL, the association acts as the driving force uniting key players and ensuring a cohesive strategy for the future of the European space sector. 💡 What is SPACE AISBL, and why is it essential to the Partnership?
 As a collaborative entity founded by five major European space associations—Eurospace, SME4SPACE, ESRE, EASTRO, and EASN—SPACE AISBL serves as the backbone of the Partnership. It plays a pivotal role in:
 1. Strategic Leadership: SPACE AISBL leads efforts to shape the technology roadmaps, ensuring alignment with the EU’s Research & Innovation priorities.
 2. Representation: By bringing together voices from across the European space community, SPACE AISBL ensures the upstream sector has a unified presence in EU R&I programs.  3. Engagement: Through consultations, workshops, and direct partnerships, SPACE AISBL fosters collaboration across industry, academia, and government institutions. 🚀 How does SPACE AISBL power the Partnership
? The Partnership focuses on three transformative areas: 1. Commercial Earth Observation solutions 2. Commercial Telecommunications solutions 3. New Space Transportation systems With SPACE AISBL coordinating activities, the Partnership drives innovation, enhances competitiveness, and ensures the European space sector stays ahead in a rapidly evolving global market. 🌍 Why This Matters
 SPACE AISBL’s leadership ensures that European space systems are not just innovative but also aligned with broader EU goals, such as sustainability, digital transformation, and competitiveness. By fostering collaboration across the entire upstream space community. 📣 Be Part of the Journey!
 Follow us on LinkedIn for updates on the Partnership, insights into the space sector, and opportunities to contribute to shaping the future of European space. Together, let’s make Europe a leader in the next frontier of innovation! Read the full article on our website: https://lnkd.in/gRyKa3tT #SpaceAISBL #Digitalisation #SpaceInnovation #Partnership #HorizonEurope #EuropeanSpace ASD-Eurospace SME4SPACE Association of European Space Research Establishments (ESRE) EASTRO EASN - European Aeronautics Science Network

Lately, it seems like you can’t go more than two days without hearing about a space conference. Like space-based services themselves, space conferences of all flavors are becoming ubiquitous and the tools of choice for collaboration and industry legitimacy. While each forum claims to be the most essential for advancing our global space efforts, there is only one conference that has the pedigree to walk the walk in meeting the demands of the new space era: The International Astronautical Congress (IAC). A product of the Cold War, the IAC began in 1950 with only 20 space enthusiasts from 8 countries seeking to establish an international conversation about space and to avoid the terrible lessons learned from WWII. 75 iterations later, it remains a vibrant venue for all things space. The backbone of the IAC is the International Astronautical Federation, an entity currently consisting of 513 organizations from 77 countries. It's a diverse group that brings international space agencies, universities, professional associations and societies, industry, R&D organizations, and museums together each year at the IAC. The IAC is the broadest space gathering there is and, if you are a sincere advocate for space and its power to change the course of human history, then this conference should be at the top of your list. The IAC stands as a cooperative remedy to the concerning world of great power competition. Where else, outside the UN structure, do government and non-government officials from the U.S., Europe, and Japan routinely engage with China, Russia, and Iran on anything all in one place? Space is by nature a global endeavor and, therefore, should have a proven global apparatus like this. Other space conferences certainly have value, but they are usually geared towards a specific audience like the commercial space industry, think tanks, the scientific community, or the military, and often exclude other crucial nations, regions or industries. I believe the IAC is imperative in the modern strategic environment and still a critical mechanism in guiding our global space efforts, which is why I will be attending the 75th IAC next week in Milan. I know, I know…it’s not the best tour of duty location but somehow, I’ll get through it. 😔 I hope to see many of my space paisanos there to discuss some of the important topics on the agenda. Feel free to reach out if you want to connect in person! #IAC2024 #SpacePolicy #SpaceStrategy #SpaceExploration #Milan

SPACE AISBL’s leadership ensures that European space systems are not just innovative but also aligned with broader EU goals, such as sustainability, digital transformation, and competitiveness. By fostering collaboration across the entire upstream space community. This aim is also one of the target of 3i3s - EUROPA, the independant international institute that gathers space experts for listening needs from #environment, #health and #education.

🎉We are proud to be part of the Space Golden League, a pioneering partnership bringing together Europe's leading space events: • 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝟮𝟴-𝟮𝟵 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝗕𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘀) • 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 (𝟮𝟯-𝟮𝟳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗵) • 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 (𝟴-𝟵 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀) • 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 (𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗲) This collaboration unites key European space nations—Belgium, Germany, France, and Italy—in a shared mission to strengthen the European space economy. By combining our assets, we aim to foster innovation, enhance competitiveness, and secure Europe's autonomous future in space. Stay tuned for updates on our joint initiatives and events as we work together to bring you the very best from the EU space sector.🚀 #SpaceGoldenLeague #SpaceCollaboration #EuropeanSpace #InnovationInSpaceConf #SpaceEconomy #NewSpace

The 17th Australian Space Forum is over, and this first of our new two-day format Australian Space Forums has been an amazing success. Highlights included: 🌟Australia’s Minister for Science and Industry, the Hon Ed Husic MP, presenting at our opening session, where he announced the new Technology Safeguards Agreement has just signed into law, bringing many new opportunities to the Australian Space sector. 🌟Presentations by Space Ministers from South Australia and New Zealand and the heads of both the Australian and New Zealand Space Agencies. 🌟Attendance by high level delegations from India, New Zealand, Korea and the US, with multiple announcements of collaboration opportunities and many MOUs signed over the 2 day program. 🌟Australia’s first female astronaut, Katherine Bennell-Pegg spoke at the event and generously gave her time to talk to the space industry specialists of tomorrow - the students participating in the Space Passport Program. 🌟Hundreds of kids participating in the Australian Space Forum exhibition area and the South Australian Kids in Space finals. 🌟A comprehensive briefing on the latest McKinsey World Economic Forum Report for Space, with a forecast that the global space sector is expected to grow from a size of US$630 billion in 2023 to US$1.8 trillion by 2035. 🌟Briefings and insights into some of the big commercial space projects being undertaken by Axiom Space, The Exploration Company and RocketLab which are opening commercial access to LEO and exportation to the Moon. 🌟Our new format included 12 focused sessions across three streams, with speakers and panel discussions addressing topics ranging from Australia’s achievement in space to human space flight, sovereign launch, and what space means to Australia’s national security for the next 10 years. Another iconic year for Australia’s iconic space industry conference. Our thanks again to our speakers, guests, sponsors, exhibitors and everyone who joined us over a busy two days. We hope you are as inspired as we are! #17AustralianSpaceForum #17ASF #ATSF2024 #space #spaceindustry #spaceinnovation #networking https://lnkd.in/gqCmVkJx

NewSpace Europe 2024 Tuesday, December 3 SERVICES, PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGIES FROM SPACE FOR EARTH - European convention center Luxembourg - AGENDA : 💦The business case of commercial space stations: How the LEO economy supports our planet Main stage 💦Fireside Chat: Better Data for Better Decisions - EO applied to the mining industry Main stage 💦Fireside chat: Does finance really need space data? Main stage 💦Fireside chat: Is there a way forward for EU’s space competitiveness? Main stage 💦Pitching session - CASSINI Main stage 💦Fireside chat - Starring Women in space #1 Main stage 💦The future of global connectivity - in space and on earth Main stage 💦Fireside chat - Accelerating access to space Main stage 💦The future of Commercial Space Stations Main stage 💦Fireside chat: Helping the World Grow More Food with Less Water Main stage 💦Ready for launch? From the idea to the market, or how to get launched in Space Main stage 💦Switch2space: Why does space need AI and ML? How do you transition to space? For information https://lnkd.in/eavrfPx7 Luxembourg Space Agency

2025: A Pivotal Year for European Space Policy The European space landscape is entering a new phase in 2025. As global competition intensifies and new challenges emerge, the year ahead offers an opportunity to align our strategies with updates to the European Union's space-related policies, such as the Space Strategy for Europe. This week, the 17th European Space Conference in Brussels set the stage for the key discussions that will shape space policy in 2025. From sustainability and technological leadership to Europe's role in an evolving global space economy, the conference underscored the need for a coordinated approach to maintaining Europe’s competitive edge. For organizations like SPACE AISBL and the Globally Competitive Space Systems (GCSS) Partnership, responding proactively to these policy updates is not just a necessity—it’s a chance to help shape the future of European space innovation. These policies serve as a foundation for driving sustainable growth, fostering collaboration, and ensuring Europe’s leadership in the global space economy. Our objective in 2025 is to integrate these evolving policy frameworks into SPACE AISBL’s strategic direction. This means: •⁠ ⁠Aligning with Priorities: Ensuring that our initiatives support the overarching goals of the Space Strategy for Europe, including sustainability, technological leadership, and international collaboration. •⁠ ⁠Driving Stakeholder Engagement: Providing a platform for the European space community to contribute to policy discussions, helping to refine and implement strategic objectives. •⁠ ⁠Facilitating Innovation: Leveraging the guidance of updated policies to support cutting-edge projects that enhance Europe's global competitiveness. As we move forward, the discussions from this week’s European Space Conference provide a crucial reference point for the year ahead. What are your key takeaways from the conference, and what do you see as the most pressing priorities for the European space policy in 2025? And with potential relevance to the Partnership scope? Let's continue the conversation. #EuropeanSpacePolicy #SpaceStrategyForEurope #SPACEAISBL #GCSSPartnership #Sustainability #Innovation #EUspace ASD-Eurospace SME4SPACE Association of European Space Research Establishments (ESRE) EASTRO EASN - European Aeronautics Science Network

🚨 5 days until Newspace Europe! 🚨 📢 PROGRAMME SPOTLIGHT - Fireside chat 📢 The EU has developed a world-class space sector, including strategic assets, capabilities, and technical competences comparable with the ones of other space powers worldwide. But despite this know-how, Europe is losing ground in the Space Sector.  🌌 What should be done and is there a way forward for Europe in space? 🤔 Find out more with esteemed speakers Guillaume de La Brosse, Head of Unit - space policy at the European Commission - DEFIS and H. Ludwig Moeller Director of European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) ! 🙌 #europe #spacesector #LUSpaceweek

🚀 From Challenges to Opportunities: Tackling Space Sector Barriers Together The European space sector stands at a crossroads, brimming with potential yet facing significant hurdles. At SPACE AISBL, we believe every challenge presents an opportunity for innovation, collaboration, and progress. 🌍 What are the key challenges? 1. The need for sustainable and cost-efficient space transportation solutions to meet demand evolution. 2. Ensuring secure, reliable data handling and connectivity in an increasingly digital and interconnected world. 3. Shortening time-to-market for cutting-edge technologies while staying competitive on a global scale. 4. Building partnerships that bridge gaps across industries, academia, and research organizations to tackle complex, multidimensional issues. 💡 How are we addressing them? Through initiatives like our consultations, SPACE AISBL brings together diverse perspectives to drive solutions that matter. These open dialogues empower stakeholders to: 1. Influence strategic priorities for Europe’s space roadmap. 2. Co-create innovative approaches to emerging trends and technologies. 3. Build networks that foster collaboration across the ecosystem. The space sector challenges are complex, but by working together, we can turn these into opportunities that position Europe at the forefront in space innovation. 📢 Join us in shaping the future! Participate in upcoming consultations and make your voice heard. Together, we can drive Europe’s space sector forward.   Read the full article on our website: https://lnkd.in/gBSqpfJH #SpaceInnovation #EuropeanSpace #Collaboration #FutureOfSpace ASD-Eurospace SME4SPACE Association of European Space Research Establishments (ESRE) EASTRO EASN - European Aeronautics Science Network

Today Italy celebrates National Space Day, an important occasion to commemorate the launch of Italy's first satellite, San Marco 1, on December 15, 1964. This milestone made Italy the third country in the world and the first in Europe to launch an entirely domestically-built artificial satellite into orbit. As emphasized by the President of the Chamber of Deputies, Lorenzo Fontana, today the aerospace sector is a key driver of innovation, technological development, and economic growth for our country. It not only supports national security and industrial policies but also creates new opportunities for young people, especially in Stem fields. The aerospace industry has become one of the main engines of Italy’s development, positively influencing all other sectors. The future is increasingly tied to scientific and technological expertise, and it is on these young talents that Italy relies for growth and innovation. Follow us to keep exploring the world of Space Economy and the incredible opportunities it is creating for our future.