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The European Space Agency (ESA) has inaugurated the European Space Deep-Tech Innovation Centre (ESDI), the first ESA presence in Switzerland, created in close collaboration with the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI). The new centre is located at the Switzerland Innovation Park Innovaare in Villigen. The opening highlights the growing role of deep tech in space exploration and its potential to boost Europe's growth and competitiveness.

Canada is taking steps to support its growing space sector but a new white paper by space sector consultancy Novaspace suggests that there are still quite a few more “novel approaches” to be done. The post Novaspace publishes white paper on scaling up the Canadian space sector appeared first on SpaceQ Media Inc..

The first session of the 45th Parliament gets underway today with the Liberal Party back in power with a surprising fourth minority government in a row. The post New government, new mandate, same old space file? appeared first on SpaceQ Media Inc..

When ESA’s Space Rider launches for its inaugural flight, it will carry more than scientific experiments. It will carry the bold vision of ESA’s emerging generation. Developed entirely by young professionals across the Agency, YPSat-2 is the latest mission of the Young Professionals Satellite Programme. On board is the payload Angiology in Microgravity (AIM), an innovative experiment that dives into the critical field of space medicine, studying blood flow dynamics in microgravity and its potential risks to astronaut health. From conception to construction, AIM is not only science in action, but also a hands-on mission integrating multidisciplinary teams, novel technologies, and real-world spacecraft operations.  

Two Canadian companies who are developing launch vehicles among other products, released video this week of their respective rocket engine test firing. The post Reaction Dynamics and NordSpace release rocket engine test videos appeared first on SpaceQ Media Inc..

Changes to regulations and processes will introduce new restrictions on the use of hazardous chemicals in the EU. These could impact space programmes, the space sector and its supply chains – PFAS, chromates and the REACH revision take centre stage. Register for ESA’s free workshop on 17 June providing clarification on these changes and join us for a panel discussion.

Brampton’s MDA Space will increase its offer to merge with SatixFy Communications – an Israeli satellite chipset manufacturer – after a rival bidder emerged for the purchase, the companies announced Tuesday (May 20). The post MDA Space increases bid to merge with SatixFy after a rival offer emerges appeared first on SpaceQ Media Inc..

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) issued a new opportunity on Friday, May 16 just before the Victoria Day/National Patriots’ Day (QC) long weekend for the High-altitude Aerosols, Water vapour and Clouds (HAWC) mission. The post Canadian Space Agency issues HAWC mission opportunity appeared first on SpaceQ Media Inc..

Wyvern has released a new batch of 25 hyperspectral images on its Open Data platform bringing a total of 75 images available. The post Wyvern releases new batch of hyperspectral images appeared first on SpaceQ Media Inc..

NGC Aerospace’s crater-based navigation technology successfully demonstrated on FireFly Blue Ghost lander lunar mission. The post NGC Aerospace successfully demonstrates crater-based navigation appeared first on SpaceQ Media Inc..