GOMX-5 launch showcases automated propulsion and maritime monitoring for CubeSats
ESA’s GOMX-5 CubeSat, launched on 1 Oct 2026, demonstrates fast‑commissioning propulsion, solar‑tracking panels and a maritime awareness payload.
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ESA Industry Space Days 2026: What the Line‑up Means for European Space Technology
A look at ESA Industry Space Days 2026 line‑up, why the speaker roster matters for European space tech, and what stakeholders should watch next.
Tiny thrusters 3D‑printed on the ISS: first steps toward on‑orbit satellite parts
ESA’s ISS metal printer has returned the first space‑made thrusters, showing micro‑gravity can produce precision propulsion parts for satellites.
Europe’s new silicon beamforming chips could reshape satellite communications
ESA showcases Asygn’s integrated beamforming chips that steer radio beams electronically, promising smaller, cheaper phased‑array antennas for space and Earth.
ESA awards spotlight satellite delivery excellence and a self‑healing composite breakthrough
ESA recognises three European firms for rapid satellite delivery and a self‑healing composite, highlighting the trade‑offs and next steps for space tech.