https://spacewatch.global/tag/luxembourg-space-agency/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:30:26 +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/luxembourg-space-agency/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/02/spacewatchgl-interview-espis-recipe-for-strategic-relevance-with-hermann-ludwig-moeller/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71312
Written by Tamara Blagojevic
At the 18th European Space Conference in Brussels, Herrmann Ludwig Moeller, Director of the European Space Policy Institute, joins Tamara Blagojevic of SpaceWatch.Global to examine Europe’s evolving space landscape — and to explain how ESPI has grown into a key policy voice beyond the traditional space bubble.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/02/anywaves-and-emtronix-announce-merger-to-form-global-space-rf-and-payload-subsystem-powerhouse/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71027 Anywaves and EmTroniX are partnering through a merger under a unified industrial group, combining their respective expertise to become a leading global player in Space Radio Frequency (RF) & Payload Subsystem Technologies. This collaboration aims to deliver integrated and competitive solutions to meet the demanding requirements of the European, US and international space market in electronic systems, antennas and advanced radio frequency technologies for Telecom, Earth and Space observation.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/05/lsa-and-eib-launch-initiative-to-harness-satellite-data-for-sustainable-financial-services/ Mon, 26 May 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65472 LSA and EIB are partnering to accelerate the use of satellite-based technologies within the financial sector. The Space for Finance joint initiative aims to harness Europe’s strengths in Earth Observation and satellite navigation to enhance sustainability reporting, risk management, and impact assessment across industries such as investment banking and insurance.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/03/exobiosphere-wins-luximpulse-contract-for-space-based-drug-platform/ Wed, 26 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=64571 Exobiosphere has won a LuxIMPULSE contract to develop the Orbital High-Throughput Screener, a space-based drug discovery platform to expand research capabilities in oncology, regenerative medicine, and immunotherapy]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/01/ispace-europe-secures-mission-authorization-under-luxembourgs-space-resources-law/ Fri, 10 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=63341 ispace-EUROPE S.A. has obtained a mission authorization to operate the TENACIOUS Micro Rover during the upcoming ispace, inc. (ispace), Mission 2. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/07/ispace-europes-tenacious-lunar-rover-is-ready-for-launch/ Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:00:20 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56307 ispace EUROPE S.A. (ispace-EUROPE), the Luxembourg-based subsidiary of ispace, inc. has announced that the flight model of its European-designed, manufactured, and assembled lunar micro rover, TENACIOUS, is complete and is undergoing preparations for delivery to Japan for integration into the HAKUTO-R Mission 2 RESILIENCE lunar lander. ispace EUROPE designed, manufactured, and assembled the rover with co-funding from the Luxembourg Space Agency through a European Space Agency contract with the Luxembourg National Space Program, LuxIMPULSE]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/qosmosys-and-lsa-partner-to-advance-lunar-economy-initiatives/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 07:00:19 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54341 https://spacewatch.global/2024/02/oq-technology-contracts-with-esa-for-direct-to-cell-study/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 07:00:12 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=53576 OQ Technology, a global satellite narrowband IoT connectivity operator, has signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) for a feasibility study of Direct-to-Cell connectivity. The Luxembourg Government, under the LuxImpulse program, is funding the contract. The  LuxImpulse aims to foster Luxembourg and European space initiatives through the national space program. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/11/spire-global-unveils-satellite-mission-operations-platform/ Fri, 17 Nov 2023 07:00:56 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=52338 Spire Global, a provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, announced on the 14th of November at the Space Tech Expo Europe their Constellation Management Platform. The new web-based app aims to simplify satellite constellation operations through its interface. The development of the platform is co-funded by ESA under the ARTES Core Competitiveness (CC) programme with €1.5 million awarded to Spire, with support from the Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA).]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/09/northstar-awarded-contract-by-luximpulse/ Fri, 08 Sep 2023 06:00:20 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=50942 LuxIMPULSE has awarded NorthStar Earth & Space a contract to accelerate Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services launching later in 2023. LuxIMPULSE is the national space program in Luxembourg for the promotion of research, development, and innovation. It is managed by the Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA) with the European Space Agency (ESA) to support companies established in Luxembourg. The contract has been funded by the Government of Luxembourg through an ESA contract.   ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/06/astronauts-space-experts-and-scientists-join-asteroid-day/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 06:00:15 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=49170 Asteroid day will take place on the 30th of June in Luxembourg, and it will be live streamed on several digital platforms. The event is recognised by the United Nations, and is part of a programme by the Luxembourg-based Asteroid Foundation.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/12/oq-technology-announces-launch-date-for-macsat-mission/ Fri, 02 Dec 2022 07:00:19 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=45220 OQ Technology, a pioneer of 5G IoT satellite services, has announced March 2023 as the planned launch date for the Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA) & European Space Agency ( ESA) -supported MACSAT mission, following its recent 13 million euros Series A funding round.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/03/esric-selects-first-five-start-ups-as-part-of-its-start-up-support-programme/ Mon, 28 Mar 2022 06:00:20 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=40096 Following the first call for applications, the European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC) has selected the five start-ups to participate in the “Start-up Support Programme” (SSP) and begin their pre-incubation in April, ESRIC said. Space resources research and innovation centre ESRIC’s SSP]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/11/space-cafe-webtalk-with-dr-mathias-link-luxembourg-and-the-space-resources-of-the-future/ Thu, 25 Nov 2021 13:00:37 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=37443 During this week’s Space Café, SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening caught up with the Director of European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC)  and Director for International Affairs & SpaceResources.lu at the Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA) Dr. Mathias Link.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/11/register-today-for-our-space-cafe-33-minutes-with-dr-mathias-link-on-23-november-2021/ Fri, 12 Nov 2021 13:00:22 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=37158&preview=true&preview_id=37158 This Space Café WebTalk will feature Dr. Mathias Link, Director of European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC) and Director for International Affairs & SpaceResources.lu at the Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA), in conversation with Torsten Kriening, publisher of SpaceWatch.Global. Why Space Resources will be driving the future of space exploration.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/06/japan-fourth-country-in-the-world-to-pass-space-resources-law/ Wed, 16 Jun 2021 06:00:24 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=33688&preview=true&preview_id=33688 Japan is the fourth country in the world – after the United States, Luxembourg and the United Arab Emirates – to have a dedicated law for the exploration and exploitation of space resources. The law provides that Japanese private business operators shall be permitted to engage in the exploration and development of space resources.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/10/eight-nations-signed-artemis-accords-nasas-bridenstine-says/ Wed, 14 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=27207&preview=true&preview_id=27207 Eight nations signed Artemis accords, NASA's Bridenstine says]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/09/spacewatchgl-perspective-next-gen-esa-by-dr-marc-serres/ Tue, 22 Sep 2020 08:00:29 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=26348 On 26 August 2020, SpaceWatch.Global Editor in Chief Markus Payer started a dialogue about the next generation ESA here. We reached out to representatives in all ESA member states and beyond to get their feedback on that topic. Here we publish their perspectives. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/08/advisory-board-on-space-resources-renewal-of-current-mandates-and-appointment-of-etienne-schneider/ Thu, 13 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=25065&preview=true&preview_id=25065 Established in 2017 as part of the implementation of the SpaceResources.lu initiative strategy, the core function of the Advisory Board on Space Resources is to support the government on topics related to the exploration and use of resources available in space. Facilitated and managed by the Luxembourg Space Agency, this advisory body comprises renowned international experts in the space industry.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/08/luxembourg-space-agency-and-list-join-forces-to-create-a-european-space-resources-innovation-centre/ Fri, 07 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=24907&preview=true&preview_id=24907 Signed on 4 August 2020 by the Minister of the Economy Franz Fayot, Chairman of the Board of LIST Jacques Lanners, and CEO of LIST Thomas Kallstenius, the agreement paves the way for cooperation between LSA and LIST to implement the national component of this initiative until the European Space Agency (ESA) joins the project in turn as a strategic partner as provided in the Memorandum of Cooperation in the field of Space Resources signed by Luxembourg and ESA (Space19 +) during the ESA meeting of the ministerial council in November 2019 in Seville.]]>