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🌑#Didyouknow that Anywaves' S-Band TT&C antennas are on the Martian #MoonsExploration project ?   The Martian Moons Exploration (MMX) project, led by JAXA: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency in collaboration with CNES & German Aerospace Center (DLR), aims to delve into #Mars' largest moon, Phobos. One of our latest articles in our blog will take you to a wonderful journey through the details of this incredible mission.   🌔 First, let's explore the ambitious goals of the MMX mission, which encompass determining the origin of Mars' moons and gaining a deeper understanding of the Martian environment.   🌓 Then, delve into the technological and scientific advancements achieved by the mission, from pioneering sampling methods to the demonstration of cutting-edge navigation technologies.   🌒 Finally, discover the essential role played by Anywaves' S-Band TT&C antennas in ensuring the mission's success, alongside insights into the upcoming phases leading up to the scheduled 2026 launch.   The #SpaceAntennaMakers are proud to contribute to this interplanetary exploration mission shedding light on our solar system mysteries. 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekrzT38n #SpaceInnovation #MartianMoonsExploration #MMX

🛰️An iconic satellite of earth observation returns to earth! 🌍Aeolus, European Space Agency - ESA ’s spatial mission, which harnesses #earth observation from #space to improve the monitoring of #climate events, was one of ESA’s most successful Earth #observation missions. 🎯The mission has surpassed scientific expectations and the satellite outlived its planned life in orbit. 📈According to the London Economics (2022), Aeolus also brought real economic benefits – as much as €3.5 billion over the lifetime of the mission. 🚀Thanks to the cleverness of the Agency’s mission control team, which successfully navigated this satellite down to Earth’s atmosphere for a safe reentry. This mission will also go down in history. Learn more about Aeolus #mission and the #satellite reentry👇 https://lnkd.in/dEMedrxU - YouTube 🔗https://lnkd.in/dWm5FdXG ___ CNES | German Aerospace Center (DLR) | Leibniz Universität Hannover | DTU Space | PSL Research University | PRAXI Network | Laboratoire Photonique Numérique et nanosciences (LP2N) | ONERA - The French Aerospace Lab | Technical University of Munich | MIP Politecnico di Milano | Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH) | LCAR | G.A.C. Group (France) | Airbus Defence and Space | Exail | TELETEL S.A. | LEONARDO #carioqaquantumpathfinder #HorizonEU #deeptech #innovation #carioqaeu #science #project #EUresearch #HorizonEurope #aerospace #HaDEA #quantum #spacenews

I am organizing a session with Mary Beth Wilhelm, Jan Spacek, and Amy Williams at AbSciCon 2024. If you're not already planning on going to AbSciCon, I think you should start, and submit an abstract to our session so we can talk Mars!  https://lnkd.in/gqY39n9a New In Situ Technologies for Searching for Signatures of Life on Mars In situ analysis of biosignatures on Mars remains a challenge. Nevertheless, over the past two decades, substantial progress has been made on in situ technologies for life signature detection, spanning sample acquisition, processing, and analysis. Progress has resulted from field astrobiology studies of Mars analog sites on Earth as well as traditional flight opportunities (planetary, ISS, and cube-sats) and commercial activities, resulting in new miniaturized instrumentation with improved in situ science capabilities. We encourage contributions that cover a broad development spectrum, from early concepts to laboratory prototypes, modified flight-proven instruments and new mission architectures. We are particularly interested in contributions that address detection challenges using innovative approaches. With human exploration of Mars on the horizon, search for biosignatures and extant life on Mars has become a critical and timely endeavor.

🛰️🌍We've selected four new Earth Explorer mission ideas, one of which will go on to become the 12th in this family of world-leading #satellite missions! As humans exert greater pressure on natural processes, understanding the intricate workings of our Earth system is increasingly vital for effective action on mitigation and adaption strategies. ESA’s #EarthExplorer missions yield a wealth of astonishing findings, serving as the bedrock of scientific research in this field. 👉https://lnkd.in/eeK8K-et

ESA Apps  Observing Earth  FutureEO  Preparing for tomorrow - ESA selects four new Earth Explorer mission #ideas : #CryoRad would fill an important gap in observations of the cryosphere through the direct measurement of low-frequency passive-microwave brightness temperatures using a novel broadband radiometer. From these novel measurements key parameters such as the temperature profile of ice shelves, sea-ice thickness and sea-surface salinity in cold waters can be determined to improve our understanding of key processes in the polar regions. The mission would complement the upcoming Copernicus CIMR, CRISTAL and ROSE-L missions. #ECO would measure the difference between incoming solar radiation and outgoing radiation, which defines Earth’s energy ‘imbalance’, and which fundamentally controls Earth’s climate system. It would be the first time that this imbalance has been measured directly and would help reveal the future trajectory of the climate decades earlier than relying on monitoring global temperature and sea-level rise, as is currently the case. The unique concept envisages a satellite constellation, each carrying four wide field-of-view radiometers to ensure unprecedented coverage, accuracy and stability. #Hydroterra+ would be placed in geostationary orbit, which is unusual for an Earth-science radar mission. From this fixed position above the equator, the satellite’s C-band synthetic aperture radar would deliver data twice a day over Europe, the Mediterranean and northern Africa to understand rapid processes tied to the water cycle and tectonic events in these regions. #Keystone would provide the first direct observations of atomic oxygen in the altitude range of 50–150 km using a unique combination of limb-sounding techniques. These measurements together with observations of composition, temperature and winds would allow scientists to study the processes that drive the variability and energy balance of the mesosphere-lower-thermosphere region of the atmosphere, also looking at the impact of solar cycles and space weather. These concepts will now undergo #assessment phase studies, which will last about 18 months. After this, further down-selections will be made before the successful Earth Explorer 12 mission is selected for implementation."... #ESA Read & learn more https://lnkd.in/erZS-s3G #EUspace #space #EO #EU #spacemissions

THE POLISH MOON MISSION GOT THE GREEN LIGHT (at least for the first phase)! The offer of the Polish consortium, led by Creotech Instruments S.A., was selected on November 24, 2023 by the European Space Agency ESA to prepare the design phase (0/A) for the most important European mission related to mapping the Moon. The purpose of the "Pan Twardowski" satellite is to provide precise data enabling the use of resources on the surface of the Earth's natural satellite at the end of this decade. Creotech Instruments SA will be responsible for designing the entire mission and the satellite based on the proprietary HyperSat microsatellite platform. The other consortium members responsible for the optical payload are the Space Research Centre PAS and the Institute of Geological Sciences of the Polish Academy of Sciences. The project will start in January 2024 and will last 12 months. Funds for its implementation may come from the increased this year Poland's optional contribution to ESA, in which the recommended allocation for the HRE (Human and Robotic Exploration) program is EUR 100 million. It is worth adding that so far Europa has only reached the Moon once, as part of the SMART-1 mission in 2003.

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Exploring the Skies and Beyond: The International Space Station's Unparalleled Journey In the realm of groundbreaking projects, the International Space Station (ISS) stands out as a monumental achievement, not just on Earth but extending its reach into the vastness of space. This marvel of modern engineering and international collaboration orbits our planet, embodying the pinnacle of human ingenuity and the spirit of exploration. The ISS, a project that has involved more than $150 billion in investments, showcases the power of global cooperation. Assembled piece by piece in orbit, 400 km above the Earth's surface, the ISS required over 40 missions for its assembly, a testament to the complexity and scale of this endeavor. It represents the greatest international cooperation venture in science and technology, uniting European nations (represented by ESA), the United States (NASA), Japan (JAXA), Canada (CSA), and Russia (Roscosmos) in a shared mission of discovery and research. The ISS's purpose goes beyond the mere feat of its construction; it serves as a unique laboratory where scientists conduct research in an environment that Earth cannot replicate. Its existence allows for advancements in medicine, technology, and our understanding of the universe, impacting lives globally. As we look to the future, the ISS continues to evolve, with plans for further expansions and enhancements. Its legacy is not just in the scientific knowledge gained but in demonstrating what humanity can achieve when we come together for a common goal. Join the conversation on this architectural and scientific milestone and its implications for future space exploration and international collaboration. #InternationalSpaceStation #EngineeringMarvel #SpaceExploration #GlobalCollaboration #InnovationInSpace #ScienceAndTechnology #FutureOfExploration #ISS #SpaceResearch #AerospaceEngineering #HumanIngenuity #OrbitalScience #InterstellarCooperation #AdvancementsInSpace #OuterSpaceAchievements #UnityInDiscovery