Find out what the appointment of Christine Klein to head the new directorate for controlling, finance and operational procurement means for the European Space Agency, why this reorganisation matters after the ministerial council decisions in Bremen, and how it could affect the implementation of major space programmes.
Find out why the transition from the International Space Station to commercial orbital stations is crucial for the future of the space economy. We bring an overview of the development of microgravity research, the role of the ISS, new commercial platforms, and the risks that threaten if continuity of demand is lost.
Find out how ISS National Lab in 2026, through Orbital Edge Accelerator, connects startups, investors, and access to space, and why this program is becoming important for the development of new technologies, from artificial intelligence and robotics to biotechnology and advanced materials.
Find out how missions launched on SpaceX’s Transporter-16 are testing laser links, data transmission between satellites, and the processing of information in orbit. We bring an overview of ESA projects that could speed up the delivery of key data for agriculture, the environment, transport, and secure communication.
Find out what the new launch of eight satellites means for Italy’s IRIDE program, how land and sea data will be used, and why this space system is becoming an important tool for public services, security, environmental protection and crisis management.
Find out why the launch of the first two satellites of the Celeste mission is an important step for Europe, Galileo and future navigation services. We provide an overview of ESA’s goals, the role of low Earth orbit and the possible benefits for transport, security, telecommunications and everyday digital systems.