Ever wondered how our activities in space impact our society on Earth? Join Joost Carpay (Netherlands Space Office) as he discusses space innovation, the Netherlands' 10-year space agenda, and space investment decision-making.
This lecture is sold out.
However, for all space enthusiasts, TU/e Innovation Space is hosting the finale of NL Moonshots '24 prior to our lecture, from 10:30 to 12:00 in De Blauwe Zaal. Student teams will present groundbreaking space travel innovations developed with guidance from real astronauts, and you’ll have the chance to vote for the best idea. Special guests, NASA astronaut Jan Davis and DLR astronaut Ulf Merbold, will share their insights during a live Q&A. You can reserve your free ticket here.
Over the past few decades, the space industry has developed incredibly, to the point where even private organizations can make their way into space. The current wide applicability of space technology and satellite data is creating new opportunities to address important earthly issues such as sustainability, security and the advancement of scientific knowledge.
The Netherlands is also working on projects at the forefront of space innovation, and these involve technologies that will be familiar to many at TU/e; think of the use of photonic components instead of electronics. If you are interested in learning more about these and other developments in space research, don’t miss this lecture.
Joost Carpay is deputy director of the Netherlands Space Office (NSO). He was Chairman of the Earth Observation Program Council of the European Space Agency (ESA). Currently he is delegate to the ESA programme board for Space Transportation Systems and the ESA Council. His expertise lies in space instrumentation and its benefits for society and science. He enjoys discussing the importance of using space technology, data and infrastructure for societal benefit, driving innovation, and shaping the future of Earth observation and astronomy missions.
This lecture is organized in collaboration with student team ASTER, the first space-related student team at TU/e. ASTER aims to inspire students and expand their interest in the Netherlands space agenda, showing how engineering students from all domains can contribute to the space industry. By collaborating with TU/e and companies in the region, ASTER seeks to undertake space-related projects and allow every student to engage with space missions.
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SG & USE/ITEC registration
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