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#ESATech @ the European Space Agency. Follow the latest news, developments and new technologies from ESA's R&D Directorate
ESTEC Noordwijk, Netherlands
Joined April 2015
Dear space community, we are expanding our horizons! You can now find us on: 🟦 Bluesky: https://t.co/mptxuZzk0B 🟨 LinkedIn: https://t.co/FqLAojCclr See you there! 👋
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Tech startups assemble - at our recent Demo Day at @SBICNoordwijk. Read about how @ESA's Business Incubation Centres grew into the largest incubation network in Europe in our latest annual Highlights publication (starting p24): https://t.co/r5jdlp0MPo
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Where there’s a wing there’s a way! Time-lapse of a section of aircraft wing being 3D printed in lightweight plastic. Startup Wren Aerospace – based at @SBICNoordwijk – is developing uncrewed aircraft to perform satellite-like communication or observation functions while
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📡 2025 marked a landmark year for #Estrack, ESA’s global network of ground stations. Since its inception in 1975, Estrack has formed a vital communication bridge between satellites in orbit and mission control at the European Space Operations Centre (ESOC).
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Today and tomorrow ESA Member States will choose the space solutions that help us observe, understand and protect our planet. Their decisions will determine how space supports European industry, defence and security, when Europe returns to the Moon, and whether Europe leads in
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Let’s show the world what a united Europe can achieve. Discover what's at stake at ESA's Council at Ministerial Level 2025, taking place next week in Bremen👇 https://t.co/tsC3RGqWHs
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#MediaInvitation: journalists are invited to an information session after the ESA Council meeting this week. The briefing starts at 15:00 BST/16:00 CEST, 23 October. Details and registration 👇 https://t.co/4bDYbEtCWU
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Check out ESA's 50 milestone achievements during our first half century in our ESA Delivers brochure: https://t.co/S7DIYgQd4S
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One small step for a European... On this day in history - 20 Oct 1995 - ESA astronaut Thomas Reiter performed the first ESA spacewalk, during his Euromir mission to the Mir space station
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One year ago #HeraMission was stranded on Earth, its launcher grounded, as a hurricane closed in on its launch site. 12 months later sees it cruising on the far side of the Sun. Learn the story of Hera in space: https://t.co/z3BJdv5P8w
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🚨 Breaking news! 🚨 The first 7000 tickets for the ESA ESTEC Open Day were gone in just 5 hours! 🎟️✨ ⏰ The next batch will open today at 14:00 - so set your timers! 👉
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Explore ESA's cutting-edge space technology, meet our scientists, engineers and astronauts and peek behind the scenes of Europe's space adventure at ESA Open Day, taking place at ESA ESTEC, our...
🇳🇱 🚨 Belangrijk nieuws! 🚨 De eerste 7.000 tickets voor de ESTEC Open Dag zijn al binnen 5 uur uitverkocht! 🎟️✨ We zijn verheugd om een tweede batch aan te kondigen, maar wacht niet te lang, want ze zijn snel uitverkocht! 🚀 ⏰ De volgende batch gaat vandaag om 14:00 uur
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🚀 Registration is now OPEN for ESTEC Open Day – General Public Day! 📅Sunday, 12 October 📍ESA ESTEC, Noordwijk, the Netherlands Don’t miss your once-a-year chance to meet the minds behind ESA’s missions, enjoy hands-on science demos, and experience the thrill of space
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Explore ESA's cutting-edge space technology, meet our scientists, engineers and astronauts and peek behind the scenes of Europe's space adventure at ESA Open Day, taking place at ESA ESTEC, our...
🇳🇱 🚀 De inschrijving voor de ESTEC Open Dag – Dag voor het grote publiek is nu geopend! 🗓️ Zondag 12 oktober 📍 ESA ESTEC, Noordwijk Mis deze unieke kans niet om de mensen achter de ESA-missies te ontmoeten, hands-on wetenschappelijke demo's bij te wonen en de spanning van
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🌈 What an unforgettable day at Leiden Canal Pride Parade 2025! 🌈 A huge thank you to everyone who came out to cheer, dance, and celebrate with us on the canals of Leiden. The energy, love, and joy were absolutely contagious! We’re proud to have been part of this amazing
🌈Wat een onvergetelijke dag was het tijdens de Leiden Canal Pride Parade 2025!🌈 Hartelijk dank aan iedereen die is gekomen om met ons te juichen, dansen en feesten op de grachten van Leiden. De energie, liefde en vreugde waren absoluut aanstekelijk! We zijn er trots op dat we
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Tomorrow’s the day! 🚀 ⏰ On Monday 8 September, registration opens for the ESA ESTEC Open Day! Don’t miss your once-a-year chance to explore space up close – including a special look at the Plato mission, ESA’s upcoming planet-hunting spacecraft 🌌🔭 📅 Open Day: Sunday, 12
🇳🇱 Morgen is het zover! 🚀 De inschrijving voor de ESA ESTEC Open Dagis geopend. Mis deze unieke kans niet om de ruimte van dichtbij te verkennen, inclusief een speciale blik op de PLATO-missie, ESA's aankomende ruimtesonde voor het zoeken naar planeten. 🌌🔭 📲 Mis geen updates
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Only 2️⃣ days until registration opens for ESA ESTEC Open Day! 🚀 Bring your questions, your family, and your curiosity - and meet astronauts who have flown to space, as well as those preparing for future missions. Space is waiting! 🌍👩🏽🚀 📲 Don't miss updates from our
🇳🇱 Nog 2 dagen! 🚀 Neem je vragen, je familie en je nieuwsgierigheid mee en ontmoet astronauten die naar de ruimte zijn gevlogen, evenals astronauten die zich voorbereiden op toekomstige missies. De ruimte wacht op je. 🌍🧑🚀 📲 Mis geen updates van onze partners! @spacerockslive
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Only 3️⃣ days until registration opens for ESA ESTEC Open Day! 🚀 Get ready to meet the minds behind ESA’s missions, dive into hands-on science, and enjoy an out-of-this-world experience with our partner @spacerockslive! 📷 Don't miss updates from our partners! @Spaceexpo
🇳🇱 Nog maar 3 dagen tot de inschrijving opent! 🚀 Maak je klaar om de breinen achter de ESA-missies te ontmoeten, je onder te dompelen in praktische wetenschap en te genieten van een buitenaardse ervaring met onze partner @spacerockslive. 🌌 📲 Mis geen updates van onze
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🌈 Leiden Canal Pride Parade 2025: ESA Joins the Celebration Again! 🌈 We’re thrilled to announce that for the second year in a row, ESA ESTEC, our technical heart in the Netherlands, will proudly participate in the Leiden Canal Pride Parade! 🚣🏾♀️🏳️🌈 Join us on Saturday at 13:30
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