https://spacewatch.global/tag/belgium/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:46:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/belgium/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2025/12/belgium-bulgaria-lithuania-and-luxembourg-are-set-to-join-eu-sst-partnership/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=70053 With the adoption of the European Commission's Implementing Decision on 17 December 2025, Belgium, Bulgaria, Lithuania and Luxembourg's applications to join the EU SST Partnership have been approved. Belgium, Bulgaria, Lithuania and Luxembourg declared their interest in joining the EU SST Partnership in late 2024.. The four Member States submitted their applications over the summer which the Commission deemed eligible in September.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/11/spacewatchgl-opinion-space4earth-the-billionaire-asteroid-a-golden-opportunity-or-a-legal-and-environmental-challenge/ Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62380 Written by Shrawani Shagun

The recent discovery of an asteroid containing a high concentration of precious metals has sparked renewed discussions about the future of space exploration. This finding has generated much interest among investors and space-faring nations, positioning space mining as the next frontier for economic growth. The potential is undeniable: vast, untapped resources beyond our planet could revolutionize global economies, creating new industries and unprecedented wealth.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/05/esa-and-twelve-countries-sign-the-zero-debris-charter/ Fri, 24 May 2024 06:00:15 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=55332 Twelve nations have signed the Zero Debris Charter at the ESA/EU Space Council, solidifying their commitment to the long-term sustainability of human activities in Earth orbit. In addition to the 12 countries, the European Space Agency also signed the Zero Debris Charter as an International Organization (IGO). The Zero Debris Charter is an effort to become debris-neutral in space by 2030 that was unveiled at the ESA Space Summit in Seville meeting in November 2023.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/01/belgium-becomes-latest-signatory-to-the-artemis-accords/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 07:00:16 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=53340 Belgium has become the latest country to append its signature to the Artemis Accords, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hadja Lahbib, and the Secretary of State for Science Policy, Thomas Dermine, signing the accords yesterday, 23rd of January 2024. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/06/ses-to-restructure-and-consolidate-part-of-european-operations-into-luxembourg-hq/ Wed, 03 Jun 2020 05:00:19 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23084 As part of its ongoing Simplify & Amplify transformation programme, SES announced on 29 May 2020 that it plans to restructure its operations worldwide, including the consolidation of part of its European regional operations into the company’s global headquarters in Betzdorf, Luxembourg.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/05/field-campaign-of-igluna-2020-will-happen-online/ Tue, 12 May 2020 05:00:24 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=22387 The Field Campaign of IGLUNA 2020, initially planned to take place in Lucerne from 10-19 July 2020, has been replaced by an online version due to the current Covid-19 pandemic.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/04/satadsl-and-yahclick-unite-efforts-to-steer-sub-saharan-africa-across-the-digital-divide/ Thu, 23 Apr 2020 05:00:07 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=21829 SatADSL – the Brussels-based provider of satellite services – has partnered with YahClick to enhance its connectivity offering across Sub-Saharan Africa.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/02/belgian-development-agency-partners-with-ses-to-connect-foreign-aid-projects-in-africa-via-satellite/ Wed, 26 Feb 2020 06:00:17 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=19792 The Belgian development agency Enabel and SES S.A., a leader in global content connectivity solutions, will deliver satellite-based communications for the development and foreign aid projects spearheaded by the Belgian and other European governments.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/01/qinetiq-to-contribute-to-build-of-esas-altius-earth-observation-satellite/ Wed, 29 Jan 2020 06:00:14 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=18899 QinetiQ’s space business has confirmed it has secured a major new contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to extend Europe’s capabilities in operational Earth Observation.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/01/new-decade-new-iaf-global-agenda/ Fri, 24 Jan 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=18783&preview=true&preview_id=18783 https://spacewatch.global/2019/12/airbus-validates-optima-photonics-payload-for-laser-satcom/ Mon, 16 Dec 2019 06:00:42 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=17811 Airbus has validated and demonstrated photonic satellite payload technology to Technology Readiness Level 6, the last level before prototype in orbit, through the OPTIMA Horizon 2020 project. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/11/nato-foreign-ministers-officially-recognise-space-as-an-operational-domain/ Tue, 26 Nov 2019 06:00:30 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=17240 NATO Foreign Ministers met in Brussels on 20 November 2019 to address a wide range of security challenges in preparation for the meeting of NATO leaders in London. “We all agree that NATO remains indispensable for our security, and that despite our differences, we are stronger as we face the future together,” said NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/11/european-military-space-eu-pursuing-space-based-early-warning-pnt-and-ssa-projects-under-pesco-initiative/ Mon, 18 Nov 2019 06:00:05 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=17028 The European Union's (EU) Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) defence technology initiative announced on 12 November 2019 its decision to cooperatively develop several military space projects designed to enhance the defence and security of EU member states.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/11/european-space-agency-tackles-cybersecurity/ Fri, 15 Nov 2019 06:00:32 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=16969 Strong and reliable communication is a key part of the space industry. From the signals that make global satellite navigation work to the data we collect from Earth-monitoring missions, space telescopes, human spaceflight and planetary exploration, everything has to be transferred and stored securely - including the news in ESA's website.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/06/unoosa-and-cmsa-announce-winners-of-opportunity-to-fly-experiments-on-board-china-space-station/ Thu, 20 Jun 2019 05:00:24 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=14679 The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) have announced the winners of their joint opportunity to conduct experiments on board the China Space Station (CSS).]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/06/newtec-collaborates-with-qinetiq-marking-move-into-the-space-sector/ Wed, 19 Jun 2019 05:00:27 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=14652 Newtec is working with QinetiQ on two key projects, heralding a move into the Belgian space market. QinetiQ – a leading science and engineering company operating primarily in the defense, security, space and air markets – has chosen Newtec’s Manufacturing Competence Center (MCC), in Erpe-Mere, Belgium, to provide the soldering of on-board electronics for two projects. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/05/newtec-assists-demonstration-of-5g-connectivity-on-telesat-phase-1-leo-satellite/ Mon, 13 May 2019 05:00:38 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=14023 Newtec, a leader in the design, development and manufacture of equipment for satellite communications, has played a key role in the world’s first demonstration of 5G backhaul over a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite with global satellite operator Telesat, a tier 1 European mobile operator and the University of Surrey. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/05/norways-telenor-selects-newtec-to-meet-growing-satellite-broadband-market/ Wed, 08 May 2019 05:00:38 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=13961 Telenor Satellite aims to satisfy rising demand from its customers for higher throughput maritime services on its THOR 7 Ka-band High Throughput Satellite (HTS) with a new collaboration with Newtec on its Newtec Dialog® platform. Newtec is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of equipment for satellite communications.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/05/european-military-space-romanian-space-agency-signs-space-situational-awareness-agreement-with-u-s-strategic-command/ Thu, 02 May 2019 05:00:06 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=13796 U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) reached a milestone with the signing of its 100th space situational awareness agreement when the Romanian Space Agency signed an agreement with USSTRATCOM on 25 April 2019. These agreements foster openness, predictability of space operations and transparency in space activities.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/04/european-military-space-poland-and-usstratcom-agree-to-share-space-services-and-data/ Tue, 16 Apr 2019 05:00:56 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=13537 United States Strategic Command and the Polish Space Agency signed an agreement for space situational awareness (SSA) services and data at the 35th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado, 10 April 2019. Agreements like these lay the foundation that allows the United States to share information with allies and partners.]]>