The summer of 2026 has brought renewed heatwaves and temperatures above 40 °C in southern Europe. As reported by EUSPA, Copernicus Sentinel-3 data show how space-based observations support decisions on extreme heat and climate resilience.
SBIC’s next deep dive focuses on space business with experts presenting three perspectives. Join on 8 Sep to gain insights about the options for commercialising space projects and initiatives within the Dutch space ecosystem. Register now!
Want to take your space business idea to new heights? Take 4 days this summer to join boost your startup via the ESA-supported Ignition Programme. Get inspiration from previous participants and take that first step to validate your idea.
Earlier this year, ESA Phi-Lab Netherlands (managed by NL Space Campus and SBIC Noordwijk) welcomed Meandair in collaboration with NLR. We caught up with Meandair’s co-founder Peter Novak to find out about the EO4Contrails project.
Airbus Netherlands will build an optical ground station for Eagle-1 near to SBIC Noordwijk on NL Space Campus. The project is a European collaboration between satellite operator SES, ESA and the European Commission. An unveiling ceremony took place at the location on 14 July.
Mid-July saw the publication of ESA’s Report on the Space Economy 2026, The document provides an annual update on the status and trends of the space economy, both globally and on the position of Europe specifically. Download the full report via the ESA Space Economy Portal.