For the first time since 1972, humans have been to lunar orbit, witnessing out-of-this-world sights. Discover the crucial contribution that Dutch space tech has made to powering the Artemis II mission. Read about the solar panels of the European Service Module built in Leiden by Airbus.
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Revolv Space solar subsystem flight-proven via the C3S Mauve astronomy mission
ESA BIC alumnus Revolv Space’s solar array subsystem has been successfully activated and is currently being validated in-orbit on the Mauve mission. Read about the collaboration with platform prime C3S to integrate the hardware in the 16U CubeSat and the mission’s first light capture.
Interview: ESA BIC alumnus Arceon championing the importance of ceramic composite materials
Arceon’s space trajectory has seen the team go from strength to strength with multiple ESA contracts, collaborations and funding rounds. CEO Rahul Shirke shares the startup’s journey since graduating from ESA BIC.
ESA BIC Network Meeting in Paris: Venturing into the NewSpace Economy – A Global Perspective
Fostering collaboration in shaping the future of space innovation in the global entrepreneurial ecosystem was at the forefront of business incubation forum that took place at ESA’s HQ in Paris this month. Read the report.
New venture consulting in space business for the 2024 ESA–CEMS challenge
SBIC recently welcomed students of the 2024 ESA–CEMS block seminar as they journeyed into the new space economy and presented exciting business ideas. ESA BIC incubatees teamed up with them with inspiring results.
ICARUS consortium, which includes ESA BIC alumnus HDES, funded to develop inflatable heatshield
Funding for consortium, led by Deimos and including ESA BIC alumnus HDES, awarded to develop inflatable heat shield to recover rocket stages from space and prepare for Mars missions.





