“General States for Space Economy”, the event promoted by the Italian Parliamentary Intergroup for the Space Economy, were promoting meetings and discussions on Space “#MadeInItaly”. On 11 and 12 September in Turin and Milan, companies, institutions, academic world, Agenzia Spaziale Italiana and the main stakeholders faced challenges and opportunities that the #NewSpaceEconomy can offer from the commercial exploitation of low orbits.
Thanks to the growing attention that Italian institutions have placed on the space sector, OHB Italia S.p.A.has significantly expanded in recent years, surpassing 300 employees. The strategic position of Italy within the European Space Agency (ESA), combined with the expertise of our engineers, has enabled us to lead major programs like the #CometInterceptor, which is aimed to “capture” a comet with the development of a nearly one-ton spacecraft and two probes.
At the same time, initiatives such as #IRIDE (the constellation of constellations), funded through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (hashtag#PNRR), have allowed us to adopt a “New Space” approach, expanding our supply chain and adding #microsatellites to our product portfolio. These small satellites, with reduced costs, can be deployed in large constellations and launched in a very short time, the same it once reached the a Critical Design Review (CDR).
The next frontier will be in the integration of Artificial Intelligence (#AI), which will optimize operational efforts for satellite constellations and enable more efficient data exploitation, ensuring quicker access to the most valuable insights for end-users.
However the PNRR is an extraordinary measure. to maintain this growth trend, it is crucial to go on with “fueling” companies like OHB Italia S.p.A. with new initiatives, just like for example to support the commercialization of assets generated under the IRIDE contract in export markets.
Additionally, we can have s #greatpotential in incorporating AI into the algorithms of our hashtag#Flyeyetelescope, a shining example of Italian excellence in Space Safety. With enhanced autonomy, Flyeye could monitor our skies for both natural and man-made threats, increasing the security of our territories and of our entire Planet.
The #future is full of opportunities, and we’re excited to be at the forefront of space innovation! 🌌✨
#SpaceBusiness #NewSpace #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #SpaceSafety #OHBItalia#CometInterceptor #Flyeye #IRIDE #Microsatellites #PNRR #ESA #ItalyInSpace
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