On the picture: Tom Mrazek, Technical University of Munich, Portfolio Manager WEP Docking & ACS For Tomas Mrazek, curiosity has always come with a spark—sometimes literally, encouraged early on by teachers who valued experimentation. Not all attempts succeeded, but each failure accelerated a passion for understanding how things move, flow,…

In 2025, Space Challenges, the largest free educational program in space science, engineering, technology, and exploration, celebrates its 15th anniversary. Powered by EnduroSat, the program has spent over a decade transforming the way young minds from around the globe learn, collaborate, and innovate in the space sector. A Boot Camp…

On the picture: A candidate refilling interface undergoing misalignment testing As the space industry shifts toward greater sustainability and long-term mission capability, in-orbit servicing has emerged as a critical enabler for the next generation of satellite operations. Among the most essential components of this vision is the orbital refilling interface…

Luxembourg, 19-21 May 2025 — Space Resources Week, organized by the European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC), once again brought together over 500 experts, researchers, and industry leaders to discuss the future of off-Earth resource utilization. As one of the largest international gatherings focused on space resources, the event continues…

On the picture: Exhaust plume while hotfire testing of the WEP transpiration-cooling pathfinder thruster at Technical University of Munich (TUM)   May 2025 — The Ice2Thrust project has successfully concluded the first phase of its Pathfinder thruster test campaign, marking a significant achievement in the development of sustainable in-space propulsion.…