Luxembourg Space Agency

Yesterday's EUSPA workshop brought together public authorities, researchers, and actors from the private sector to explore how satellite technologies are drastically changing disaster management. 🛰️ Hosted by the Luxembourg Space Agency, this event is part of a national workshop series launched by the EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme in collaboration with Eurisy, a European network dedicated to promoting the use of space technologies and satellite data in society. The series aims to raise awareness of how EU Space Programme components like Copernicus, Galileo, and GOVSATCOM are improving the way we prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. 🌪️ Participants attended real-world flood management scenarios, learned how satellite services like precise location tracking, secure communications, and Earth monitoring images work together to help authorities protect communities and save lives during emergencies. A live demonstration of Galileo's Emergency Warning Satellite Service (EWSS) showed how alerts can reach mobile phones directly, even in areas without cell tower coverage! 📲 Since 2012, Luxembourg has requested satellite imagery 5 times to support disaster management, with 4 of these requests made during calm periods to help authorities prepare and plan for potential future crises rather than respond to active emergencies. 💫 #SpaceTechnology #DisasterManagement #LuxembourgSpace #EUSPA #Copernicus #Galileo #Innovation #Resilience 📸 PANCAKE! Photographie

As we reflect on this incredible second edition of Astronaut for a Day, we would like to take a moment to shine the spotlight on the sponsors who made this journey a complete success✨ ClearSpace, Redwire Space, and SES Satellites played an active role in this adventure by mentoring our three LU Space Ambassadors: Tim, Céleste and Lara. Their expertise and guidance will help turn dreams into reality and contribute in the next generation of Luxembourg's space industry professionals. 🚀 A special thank you as well to lux-Airport, which welcomed us in their exclusive quarters, keeping parents and teachers warm and comfortable while their children were busy 8,500m above in the sky! ☕✈️ And lastly, we would like to thank André Losch Fondation and Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) for supporting our programme and making all of this possible! 🙌 Your commitment makes all the difference in inspiring the next generations💫 👉 Read about the AFAD adventure in its entirety here: https://lnkd.in/esg4gCD8 #AstronautForADay #AFAD2025 #SpaceIndustry #TalentDevelopment #zerog #zerogflight #microgravity 📸 PANCAKE! Photographie

🚀The LSA was at the 19th ESPI Autumn Conference! LSA has been an ESPI member since 2023 and continues to prioritise international cooperation as fundamental to the space ecosystem development. That is why, it is with great pleasure that we announce the signing of a new bilateral agreement between the Luxembourg Space Agency and the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI)! 🤝 Supporting ESPI is essential to Luxembourg, as their work on space resources, finance and workforce development directly contributes to Luxembourg's positioning within the space industry. We are truly impressed by the ESPI team, who stand out for their skills and motivation as well as their optimism about Europe's future. 💫 Lex Delles, minister of the Economy, SME, Energy & Tourism commented: “Cooperation is at the heart of Luxembourg's space strategy. This agreement with ESPI strengthens our role in shaping European space policy and reflects our ambition to be a driving force in the global space ecosystem. We believe that through shared research, education, and networking, Europe can unlock the full potential of space for the benefit of all” To finish the day, Mathias Link, LSA’s Deputy CEO, discussed on a panel centred around “Innovative and Competitive Europe”, tackling today's most pressing questions regarding the European space industry and the role Luxembourg plays within it. 🌌 #SpacePolicy #EuropeanSpace #ESPI #SpaceCooperation #Innovation Ministry of the Economy Luxembourg

✨ Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. ✨ -Helen Keller Last night, the Luxembourg Space Agency's Communication Team - Juliette Pertuy, Maia Haas, Maud Marocki, Malsagova Sélima, along with LSA's Manager Exploration & Science Bo Byloos, were granted with the award for "Outstanding Promotion of Science to the Public" at the 17th edition of the FNR Awards! 🎉 This prize celebrates the iconic programme Astronaut For A Day, which successfully completed its second edition this October and marked the beginning of a space journey for 14 Luxembourg-based young students💫 👩🚀 Talent development is at the heart of our national strategy - investing in today's youth means building tomorrow's innovations! We couldn't be more proud of our Space Ambassadors (2023) who again demonstrated their cleverness by winning a logic challenge during the event itself! 🧠🎮 We would like to thank Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) for this amazing ceremony which gathered 200 guests and everyone involved in the organization🙌 The Award is now proudly exhibited in our offices at the LSA💫 👉 To know more, watch our presentation video: https://lnkd.in/dURNEJKj 📸 Pictures copyright: FNR - Steve Ginepri #FNRAwards #AstronautForADay #AFAD2025 #ScienceCommunication #SpaceEducation #STEM #TalentDevelopment #TeamWork

🚀 Join us at The 7th Summit for Space Sustainability! Tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, our Space Safety Lead, Muriel Hooghe, will be speaking at a panel on the hot topic: "Real or Not Real? What Technologies are Truly Critical to Ensure Long-Term Space Sustainability” at the Conference Hall of the Centre de Conférences Pierre Mendès in France, Paris. 🗼 💫 As mentioned in the title, this panel will explore which technological and design advances represent the most optimal path to ensuring a safe, secure, and peaceful space environment. As space sustainability is a pillar of Luxembourg's National Space Strategy, Muriel will share valuable insights on how this strategic focus contributes to both economic and industry sustainability. 🕊️ In a context where global security, economic growth, and scientific advancement are becoming increasingly dependent on space assets, the summit provides a unique platform for stakeholders to tackle pressing issues such as orbital congestion, debris mitigation, responsible space operations, and international governance frameworks. 🛰️ 👉 For more information on the event, visit the website and check the agenda: https://lnkd.in/g-QweqNS #SpaceSustainability #SpaceIndustry #Luxembourg #SpaceSafety #SummitForSpaceSustainability #SpaceTechnology #SpacePolicy

As ESA astronaut Jean-François Clervoy (Officiel) reminded us during the flight briefing, a parabolic flight isn't an imitation of zero gravity, it's in fact exactly what ISS crews experience in orbit, and it's what our space ambassadors experienced yesterday! 🚀 14 young Luxembourgers, selected from 426 candidates through rigorous physical and cognitive tests based on real-life astronaut selection, floated aboard an Airbus A310 operated by Novespace. 🛫   ✨16 parabolas. 20 seconds of pure weightlessness, repeated. ✨   Zero gravity, martian gravity, lunar gravity – they've tested them all alongside Carmen Possnig, Austrian physician and European Space Agency - ESA reserve astronaut, and 26 peers from Austrian and Estonian space agencies.   Upon their return to solid ground, Luxembourg's Prime Minister Luc Frieden was present to greet the teenagers in the company of Marc Serres, CEO of the Luxembourg Space Agency, Andreas Geisler, Head of Aeronautics and Space Agency at the FFG Austrian Research Promotion Agency and Dr Karin Proidl, Ambassador of Austria in Luxembourg.    The emotion reached its peak as parents and teachers watched their young ones be rewarded with an official certificate attesting to this incredible achievement. Congratulations to all of them for their courage, perseverance and dedication throughout this adventure! 👏   These 14 Space Ambassadors will now represent the Luxembourg space industry to their respective communities and work with the LSA on different events and opportunities with the goal of promoting and spread their passion to the newer generations. 👩🚀   A big thanks to our partners from the Ministry of the Economy Luxembourg, the Ministère des Sports, the Ministère de l'Éducation nationale, de l'Enfance et de la Jeunesse, André Losch Fondation, and Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) as well as our sponsors SES Satellites, Redwire Space Europe, and ClearSpace 🙌   #AFAD2025 #AstronautForADay2025 #astronauttraining #talentdevelopment #spacesector Lara Kalanke Darius Ferent

Join us for a forward-thinking panel discussion at the LuxFLAG Sustainable Investment Week! Space technology is revolutionizing the financial sector, offering unprecedented capabilities to monitor ESG performance in real-time, detect non-compliance, anticipate environmental and geopolitical risks, and enhance market intelligence. Moderated by Alessandro Grasso, Manager Lead Earth Observation at the Luxembourg Space Agency and alongside leading experts such as Lucien Hoffmann from the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Antonella Dr CALVIA-GOETZ from the European Investment Bank (EIB), Loise Wandera from METRICSAT, and Sabrina Alam from KPMG Luxembourg, this session will explore how space-enabled intelligence is transforming sustainable finance and creating new opportunities for transparency and accountability in the financial sector. 🚀 💸 Whether you're in investment management, risk assessment, or financial strategy, discover how space-related technologies can enhance your expertise and strengthen your competitive landscape. ✨ 🔗 For more details on the event and to register, follow this link: https://lnkd.in/eMG-QBrW See you there! #LSIW25 #SpaceForFinance #SustainableFinance #ESG #SpaceTechnology 

Throwback to our participation at Unicareers 2025 🚀 The LSA won the first place for the most attractive stand at Unicareers 2025! Read the full article to know more: https://lnkd.in/eiBrSphM ✨ What an incredible day it was on Friday, September 26, connecting with space enthusiasts and the next generation of talent eager to launch their careers in the space sector. Alongside our partners, we welcomed a great number of visitors to our booth, showcasing dozens of exciting career opportunities across mechanics, electronics, engineering, legal, administrative roles, and beyond. 💼 🛰️ Our conference "Why work in space? Stories to inspire your future career." hosted by LSA's Yordan PRODANOV and Maud Marocki started with a short presentation by Apolline Dans from ispace-EUROPE who had some inside tips on how to apply and carry out an interview for the space sector. 📃 We then held a round table with five professionals working in the sector including Apolline Dans, Anne-laure Beck from adwäisEO, Jules Ferrand from EmTroniX, Alejandro Serna Medina from the SnT, Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust, and Arthur SOISSON from OQ Technology, to discuss their motivations, experience, and recommendations to young professionals. 🙌 A big thank you to Moovijob and the Unicareers team for organising such a well-executed event. See you next year! #Unicareers2025 #SpaceIndustry #TalentDevelopment #spacecareers

The Luxembourg Space Agency's booth gathered 10 Luxembourg-based space companies during this year's International Astronautical Congress (IAC)! Throughout the week, they showcased their innovative solutions and capabilities, attracting potential new investors and partnerships. 👏 Beyond the impressive display, the event was punctuated by strategic meetings with JAXA: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Poland, Australia, India, and Blue Origin , to name a few, and a visit from ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher, reaffirmed Luxembourg's priorities in the context of its joint activities with the European Space Agency - ESA. 🌍 To finish with a (Big) Bang, the LSA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) to establish a five-year partnership for collaboration across different domains including space science and technology, satellite communications, space policy and regulation, space exploration and sustainable resource utilization. 🤝 👉 To know more about the MoU and the overall event, read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e74Nkf9T Bradford Space ClearSpace Data Design Engineering European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC) GomSpace Lunar Outpost ODYSSEUS Space OQ Technology SnT, Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust Redwire Space Europe MAE, Luxembourg Marc Serres Mathias Link #IAC2025 #IAC #MoU #Space #ESA

🚀 Blue Origin and Luxembourg join forces on Oasis-1: a pioneering mission to map lunar resources 🌕 Blue Origin has announced Project Oasis, a multi-phase initiative to identify, assess, and utilize the Moon’s key resources. 🔎 The first mission, Oasis-1, developed in partnership with Luxembourg, will deliver the most detailed maps ever created of lunar water ice, Helium-3, radionuclides, rare earth elements, precious metals, and more. These resources could unlock: ⚡ Hydrogen and oxygen for spacecraft propellant, turning the Moon into an off-world refueling station. 🏗️ In situ production of construction materials and energy systems. 🌍 A sustainable alternative to terrestrial extraction, reducing Earth’s environmental impact. Supported by Luxembourg partners GomSpace and European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC), this strategic project embodies a shared vision of a sustainable and collaborative space ecosystem — paving the way for Mars exploration, asteroid utilization, and beyond. ✨ Oasis-1 marks a decisive step toward a thriving space economy, for the benefit of all humanity. 🔗 Read more : https://lnkd.in/ewh8RDJP Ministère de l'Économie - Luxembourg #SpaceResources #BlueOrigin #Luxembourg #Oasis1 #NewSpace #SpaceEconomy