Historic Environment Scotland (HES) withdrew its objection to plans for the proposed space centre in Unst following the preparation of a revised scheme of works and discussions with those behind the plans. HES originally objected due to the “extensive and adverse” impact on the cultural significance of Skaw radar station.
Read More »ESA wants to accelerate Europe’s access to space
The European Space Agency (ESA) wants to accelerate the use of space in Europe with an annual budget of € 7.15 billion, the agency said. The largest envelopes are invested in Earth Observation (€ 1.6 billion), Navigation (€ 1.5 billion), and Space Transportation (€ 1 billion). Copernicus suffers a budget shortfall of € 750 million due to the withdrawal of the UK.
Read More »ESA completes stage one of astronaut selection
The European Space Agency (ESA) completed its astronaut selection, moving on to the next stage with 1391 applicants invited to a full day of testing. The candidates were selected from over 23 000 European applications, ESA said. The agency had issued the call for new astronauts in March last year.
Read More »The Space Cafe Podcast #046: Frank Salzgeber, ESA is looking for the crazy ones among you
SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 46th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast #046: Frank Salzgeber, ESA is looking for the crazy ones among you. Episode 046 features a special guest Frank Salzgeber. Feel like you're maladjusted or perhaps a little crazy? Fear not. Someone out there may have interest in you as you read this. Frank Salzgeber for example.
Read More »Europe spent $2 billion on government satcom, Euroconsult says
Governments around the world spent $6.6 billion on government telecommunications programs in 2021, Euroconsult said. European countries spent over $2 billion on satcom, with France, the UK and Germany as leaders. Over the decade, governments worldwide are forecasted to invest over $70 billion in both civil and defence satellite communications systems.
Read More »Loft Orbital contracts Airbus for Arrow satellite platforms
Airbus and Loft Orbital signed a contract for Airbus to supply more than fifteen satellite platforms stemming from Arrow, the foundational platform of OneWeb. There are currently 394 such platforms in orbit for the OneWeb constellation with a further 254 under production. The contract signals start-up Loft Orbital’s intention of implementing the Airbus Arrow service business model.
Read More »Space Cafe Radio: Review 2021 – Jenni Tapio
In this Space Café Radio – our Review 2021 series, SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Jenni Tapio, Chief Specialist, Head of the Space Office at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland, Delegate to UN COPUOS, ESA and EU Space Programme about her space highlights in 2021 and what to watch out for the upcoming year in space.
Read More »Space Café WebTalk with Professor Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla: Climate change demands our action – record from space, analyze, act
During this week’s Space Café, SpaceWatch.Global Publisher Torsten Kriening sat down – virtually – with Professor Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla, Chair of the Executive Board of the German Aerospace Centre – otherwise known simply as the abbreviated “DLR”. A German materials scientist and mechanical engineer by trade,...
Read More »Hispasat and Repsol Foundation partner in reforestation project
The Spanish satellite operator Hispasat partners with the Repsol Foundation to develop technologies for the reforestation sector to offset CO2 emissions. Hispasat and Repsol signed a strategic partnership agreement to use the satellite operator’s technology in Repsol’s Green Engine project, Spain’s largest reforestation program for offsetting emissions.
Read More »Register Today For Our Space Café “33 minutes live from EU Space Conference” On 25 January 2022
This Space Café WebTalk will feature Torsten Kriening, publisher of SpaceWatch.Global live at the EU Space Conference in Brussles. 14th European Space Conference: A New Era for European Space: Turning Vision into Action. On 25-26 January 2022, the European space domain will gather in Brussels.
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