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🚀 Pushing the boundaries of deep space communication At TRUMPF, we’re proud to contribute to the European Space Agency’s (ESA) mission to explore the depths of our solar system. 🌌 Since 2021, our team has been developing a cutting-edge, multi-kW Solid-State Power Amplifier (SSPA) for the European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) - vital component in the next generation of deep space antennas (DSAs). Replacing klystron technology, our SSPA will enable more reliable and efficient communication with spacecrafts millions of kilometers away. After successful testing at ESOC, the system will be integrated into one of ESA’s antennas in New Norcia, Australia — supporting missions that reach far beyond Earth orbit. 🌍✨ Read more about ESA’s newly inaugurated deep space antenna here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eQW_yJ3K #TRUMPF #ESA #Innovation #SpaceTechnology

🚀 Pushing the boundaries of deep space communication At TRUMPF, we’re proud to contribute to the European Space Agency’s (ESA) mission to explore the depths of our solar system. 🌌 Since 2021, our team has been developing a cutting-edge, multi-kW Solid-State Power Amplifier (SSPA) for the European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) - vital component in the next generation of deep space antennas (DSAs). Replacing klystron technology, our SSPA will enable more reliable and efficient communication with spacecrafts millions of kilometers away. After successful testing at ESOC, the system will be integrated into one of ESA’s antennas in New Norcia, Australia — supporting missions that reach far beyond Earth orbit. 🌍✨ Read more about ESA’s newly inaugurated deep space antenna here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eQW_yJ3K #TRUMPF #ESA #Innovation #SpaceTechnology

⚙️ ESA’s “Pulse”: Revolutionizing Satellite Operations Across Missions ESA has unveiled Pulse, a new mission-independent operational framework designed to streamline mission monitoring and control across its growing constellation of spacecraft. Rather than rely on mission-specific, fragmented tools, Pulse offers a unified logic that links telemetry, event management, data exchange, and execution, enabling faster response, better coordination, and greater situational awareness. Pulse will first roll out on ESA’s Swarm constellation in 2026, and gradually become the backbone for both Earth-orbit and deep space missions. Importantly, it’s released under the ESA Community Licence, allowing access by the wider European space sector without commercial barriers. Built from cross-functional collaboration and iterative validation, Pulse reflects a shift toward a more integrated, agile operational culture. As ESA puts it: “Pulse changes how we see and manage monitoring and control … expanding and easing automation possibilities.” Pulse may not be a flashy mission or telescope, but it’s the invisible infrastructure that could modernize how we operate spacecraft at scale across Europe and beyond. #Space #Innovation #Science #esa

European Space Agency - ESA is inviting companies to participate in the ‘Space for Underwater Radiated Noise Management’ initiative. This funding opportunity supports the development of innovative services that use space technology to address the challenges posed by underwater radiated noise in marine environments. Proposals are welcome for feasibility studies and demonstration projects. ESA is seeking business ideas that demonstrate clear market opportunities, commercially viable service concepts, and effective use of space data or technology. Eligible teams will benefit from zero-equity funding, technical and commercial guidance, and access to ESA’s network and partners. For further details on eligibility and submission procedures, please visit the ESA Space Solutions website: https://lnkd.in/eqW5VadA

🚀✨ Space tech news alert! European Space Agency - ESA just installed a brand-new, ultra-precise atomic clock at its deep-space ground station in New Norcia, Australia – and the best part? It’s 100% designed and built in Europe! 🔭 Why does this matter? 1. Deep-space missions need perfectly synchronized timing to talk to Earth. 2. Even the tiniest timing error can throw off navigation. 3. Europe is stepping up to be fully self-reliant in critical tech like timing, navigation, and communications. 4. And yes, this clock is already working in the real-world environment of ESA’s deep-space network. 🕰️ Fun fact: This is a hydrogen maser clock—one of the most stable and precise types of atomic clocks on Earth, essential for guiding spacecraft across the Solar System. So while most of us just “check the time” on our phones, ESA is literally building the time core of space exploration. Next time you think about satellites, navigation, or deep-space missions… remember, this clock is quietly keeping everything on track 😎

𝗜𝗦 𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗘𝗧𝗟𝗬 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 ? ESA's Future Launcher Preparatory Programme (#FLPP) is architecting a €1+ billion bet on space logistics that could dramatically accelerate space economy. Here's what caught my attention from European Space Agency - ESA's latest ecosystem vision: 📊 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹 With ~13% of ESA's €7.68B budget allocated to space transportation, Europe is investing approximately €1 billion annually in this transformation. The target? 50% cost reduction vs. Ariane 6 to finally put European launch capabilities in competitiveness with SpaceX - but is it enough ? 🛰️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 "𝗢𝗱𝘆𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘆" 𝗼𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝘂𝗯 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 An orbital recharge depot that functions like a fuel (and repair ?) station. Spacecraft launch light, refuel in orbit, then continue to Moon/Mars with dramatically larger payloads. Challenging but promising target. ⏳ 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 ESA's ministerial council in late 2025 will decide funding for the next chapter of European space economy. Meanwhile, AVIO just secured €40M for reusable upper stage development. The pieces are starting to connect ? The bigger question: is Europe already positioning itself to own the "middleware" of space logistics while others focus on pure launch capability? If orbital refueling becomes as "routine" as terrestrial gas stations, controlling those hubs could become more valuable than owning the trucks. 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩'𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 - 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙀𝙎𝘼'𝙨 𝙗𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙮 𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙚𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 ? 👇 #SpaceEconomy #ESA #OrbitalLogistics #SpaceInfrastructure https://lnkd.in/eR-R-sfD https://lnkd.in/erc3ptA4

🚀 Pulse: ESA’s New Approach to Satellite Operations ESA has introduced Pulse, a mission-agnostic framework designed to unify telemetry, event management, information exchange and control. It will first fly with the Swarm constellation in 2026, before expanding to future missions. Why it matters: 🟣 Scales efficiently across multiple missions 🟣 Speeds up decision-making with standardized data flows 🟣 Opens opportunities through the ESA Community Licence At Singleton Space, we see Pulse as a major step toward more modular, collaborative and interoperable mission operations. For emerging space nations, building with such frameworks in mind could accelerate entry into the global space ecosystem. 🔗 Read more from ESA: https://lnkd.in/eqUcdhye #ESA #Pulse #SatelliteOperations #SpaceInnovation

Member news: Atheras Analytics SAS Awarded European Space Agency - ESA Contract to Tackle Satellite Interference in Crowded Skies 🛰️ 'The project directly addresses one of the most pressing challenges in modern space communications: the increasing risk of signal interference between legacy Geostationary (GSO) satellites and the new wave of thousands of Non-Geostationary (NGSO) satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO). Under the contract, Atheras Analytics will develop a sophisticated “System Simulator for EPFD Evaluation Tool”. This software will provide ESA with a powerful new capability to go beyond static regulatory checks and conduct dynamic, system-level simulations. The tool will assess the real-world impact of NGSO interference on GSO system performance, such as its effects on service availability and data throughput. Crucially, the simulator is designed to assess the effect of changing the current EPFD limits, providing data-driven insights into how varying these international regulations could impact GSO services and whether they could be modified to accommodate future systems.' Read the full release: https://lnkd.in/eGz8SB2w

The European Space Agency - ESA has officially announced Pulse, an initiative developed under the ESA Operations Directorate to enhance operation across the agency’s growing portfolio of missions. PULSE introduces a European, community licensed, royalty-free, multi-mission solution that supports missions from construction (ie. Assembly, Integration and Validation of the spacecraft) until operations phases where missions fly anywhere from low earth orbit to the most remote corners of the solar system. It is designed to streamline mission monitoring and control for ESA and the broader European space sector. “Pulse is more than a software – it’s a foundational step towards an integrated, agile operational culture within ESA. It empowers teams to coordinate faster, react earlier, and see further. We are proud of what has been achieved and excited about what’s ahead.” said Katarzyna C., Head of the System and Applications Engineering Division... Read more: https://lnkd.in/gJTdC_SE #PULSE #Space #Mission_Management #spacecraft #lowearthorbit #technologies

ESA has expanded its capability to communicate with scientific, exploration and space safety missions across our Solar System with the inauguration of a new 35-m diameter deep space antenna – the fourth for Estrack, ESA’s deep space tracking network ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eaYwr52R