European Space Agency (ESA)

Lumino Technologies

Lumino Technologies offer engineering services and solutions for space and quantum communications.

Fraunhofer: W3+ Fair

IDTechEx visited the Fraunhofer booth at the W3+ Fair in Jena.

Energy, Orbits, and Moon Landings - IDTechEx Covers TPS for Spacecraft

The need for thermal protection systems for spacecraft is currently a hot topic a result of recent growth within the space tech industry. This article covers the shift from governmental to commercial expeditions, and explores different types and approaches to thermal management.

The Exploration Company: Ablative Heat Shield for Nyx

The Exploration Company is a European aerospace firm founded in July 2021 by CEO Hélène Huby and a team of engineers with backgrounds in major programs like ESA's Orion-ESM and ATV. Headquartered in Germany, France, and Italy, the company aims to democratize space access through reusable technology, focusing on cargo transport to orbital stations and lunar missions. This background profile gives an overview of The Exploration Company and the heat shield it has chosen for its Nyx Capsule.

Are Heat Shields the Key to Unlocking the Space Economy?

The space economy is growing rapidly, driven by commercial operations with lower costs. Thermal protection systems enable spacecraft to endure the extreme environments of atmospheric entry, but how will developments in this industry impact the broader space economy?

Skytree

Skytree is a direct air capture machine supplier based in the Netherlands.

Metalysis

Metalysis is a UK-based company that has developed the FCC Cambridge process, a solid-state electrolysis technology for extracting metals directly from their solid oxides. The company produces pure metals and alloys in powdered form.

Skytree

Skytree is a Dutch company developing decentralized direct air capture (DAC) technologies.