Oleg Platonov, cosmonauta de la agencia espacial rusa Roscosmos, participó en una misión que duró cinco meses y medio, más de un mes menos de lo previsto.

La tripulación despegó en agosto desde Florida y amerizó en el Pacífico frente a la costa de San Diego la semana pasada.

Kimiya Yui, el astronauta japonés, se sorprendió de la efectividad del entrenamiento previo al vuelo en la gestión de problemas de salud.

SCCI has developed the capability to produce electronic components that can handle the rigors of space.

SCCI has announced a contract worth $2 million USD to produce components for Dish Network's EchoStar 26 geosynchronous broadcast satellite.

SCCI emphasizes the need for clean and controlled environments due to the unique challenges posed by space, such as radiation, vacuum, and temperature changes.

Wiesel worked at COM DEV starting in 1983, then moved to Honeywell after its acquisition of COM DEV.

SCCI is able to take a customer design and build to print, requiring program management, material orders, manufacturing, and testing.

SCCI has a cleanroom facility that features ESD flooring to prevent static discharges.

SCCI is currently focused on Circuit Card Assembly (CCA), involving the preparation and assembly of electronic components onto printed wiring boards.

SCCI handles several key tasks, including sourcing for components, procuring space-quality components, and preparing them for installation.

SCCI will acquire its own reflow oven and automated pick and place equipment in the coming year.

SCCI's expertise is focused on low-yield, high-stakes work that is seen principally in space.

Later in 2026, SCCI will add a thermal shock chamber and conformal coating equipment to its facility.

In Q1 2026, SCCI plans to add a pick and place robot, solder paste dispenser, upgraded optical inspection, reflow oven, and 3D X-ray inspection equipment.

Space Credibility Canada Inc. (SCCI) was founded in 2023 and specializes in space-qualified manufacturing.

SCCI will supply to other commercial space programs, including CSA and NASA, in the coming year.

SCCI will supply 16 different sub-system components essential to the power amplification system of the EchoStar XXVI satellite program.

The CM25 establishes institutional demand for space-enabled services across various sectors, including energy and logistics.

Spain is significantly involved in the FutureNAV initiative, aligning with European efforts towards resilient Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) systems.

The commitments from the CM25 are primarily multi-year and translate into contracting opportunities over the next 2-3 years.

Spain's involvement in the CM25 reflects a diversified position in Earth observation, navigation, secure connectivity, technology, commercialization, and access to space.

The 2025 ESA Ministerial Council (CM25) marks a turning point in the European space agenda.

The ESA Technology Support Program (GSTP) continues to be central to European technological maturation.

The CM25 emphasizes resilience, sustainability, and dual-use in various domains including Earth observation and navigation.

Spain is now formally participating in the Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) component under the new ACCESS framework.

The effective execution of commitments made during the CM25 is essential for translating investment into industrial value.

The CM25 underscores the importance of secure architectures and robust supply chains for future hiring profiles in the industry.

The CM25 reinforces the core continuity in Earth observation and highlights Spain's participation in emerging resilience-driven capabilities.

The CM25 confirmed subscriptions to 32 optional programs.

The Spanish position in the European Launcher Challenge (ELC) signifies a strategic focus on autonomous access to orbit.

The CM25 took place in Bremen on November 26 and 27, 2025.

The CM25 enhances Spain's visibility and positioning in key domains such as resilience and connectivity.

The CM25 aims to align technological investments with operational relevance and resilience outcomes.

The recognition of ESA's role in security and defense was explicitly articulated during the CM25.

Spain has increased its commitments significantly during the CM25.

High-precision landing technology is essential for resource exploration and infrastructure construction on the lunar surface.

The permanently shadowed regions near the lunar south pole are commonly considered to contain water ice.

The operational capability and experience gained with the lander will contribute to developing lunar night survival technology.

ispace will receive funding for up to 5 years, with a maximum ceiling of ¥20 billion (approximately $126.4 million) to advance the technological development of the project.

The satellite deployment enables the development of networked systems using multiple satellites and data relay services for lunar activities.

ispace was selected to implement its proposal for the 'High Precision Landing Technology in the Lunar Polar Regions' project under Japan’s Space Strategy Fund.

The project is entitled 'High-Precision Landing Near the Lunar South Pole and Support for Payload Activities in Polar Regions Using Communication Relay Satellites.'

With the new selection, ispace will develop a lunar lander derived from the Series 3 lunar lander for stable, high-precision landings near the lunar south pole, with Mission 6 scheduled for 2029.

ispace is developing the Series 3 Lunar Lander, which is scheduled for launch on Mission 4 and funded through a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from Japan’s METI.

ispace plans to deploy a communication relay satellite into lunar orbit during Mission 6, which will remain operational after the mission concludes.

The communication relay satellite may be utilized for future lunar exploration and human activities, not only in polar regions but also on the far side of the Moon.

High-precision landing technology can also be applied to landings on diverse lunar terrains and locations, like underground cavities called 'Lunar Pits.'

Achieving high-precision landings near Lunar Pits could lead to new development opportunities.

The technology will be implemented in ispace’s Mission 6, with development currently underway.