Dual-use applications of Spherical and Dunedain selected for SME Defence Call. These space solutions are among the 11 consortia that will contribute to a stronger innovative ecosystem.
ESA BIC alumnus Revolv Space’s solar array drive assemblies have been selected by Infinite Orbits for in-orbit servicing at geostationary orbit. The announcement was made at SmallSat Europe 2026 in Amsterdam by Revolv this week.
ESA BIC alumnus Lens R&D has been contracted to supply 33 Sunsensors for ESA’s scientific space mission LISA. To scale production capacity, the company will open a new manufacturing facility this month.
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.
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.
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.