Mission Engineering for Successful Space Missions in Australia

🚀 Registrations are now open for From Payload to Mission A payload isn’t a mission. Sometimes, space projects struggle not because the technology doesn’t work, but because mission planning, systems integration and operational readiness begin too late. Successful missions require systems thinking from day one—understanding interfaces, verification, engineering standards, launch requirements, operations and mission assurance. As registrations open, we’re delighted to announce the final speakers joining our program: ⭐ Christopher Schuck Head of Development, Saber Astronautics ⭐ Anne Bettens CEO and Co-Founder, Deneb Space, and 2025 Australian Space Awards Rising Star of the Year – SME ⭐ Patrick Oppel Satellite Systems Engineer, Waratah.Space, who worked on the successful Waratah Seed Space Qualification Mission Together with our previously announced speakers, they bring practical experience spanning mission engineering, spacecraft development, systems integration, operational readiness and pathways to space. The morning program will be followed by an optional afternoon workshop, offering an opportunity for deeper technical discussion and practical engagement with speakers and fellow participants. If you’re developing a payload, CubeSat, instrument or complete spacecraft—or helping build Australia’s next generation of space capability—we’d love to see you there. 📅 Thursday, 20 August 2026 📍 Cicada Innovations, Eveleigh 🎟️ Register now: https://lnkd.in/gM3Vm6xr #AustralianSpace #MissionEngineering #SystemsEngineering #SpaceIndustry #CubeSat #Satellite

An exciting opportunity for Australia’s space ecosystem! Australian Space Agency has released a request for information regarding Australian space payloads and experiments for future space missions. “The payloads and experiments in scope include operations under the effects of radiation, isolation, distance from Earth, gravity impacts and environmental impacts including thermal and vacuum. We are interested in current, planned or feasible science, research, payload development and related industry activities, including commercial spin-offs and products.” Applications close 24 July. #microgravityresearch #Australianspace #payloads #Australianresearch #spacemissions https://lnkd.in/dAXasfXt

Our Space Power Beaming solicitation is now live. As space technologies advance and power requirements for missions increase, there is a growing need to investigate alternative forms of power production and generation. Existing power technology limits the ability to deploy new and novel technologies on orbit and many missions operate with narrow power margins constrained largely by a trade between size, weight, and power (SWaP) and availability of power sources. The Joint Force seeks a demonstration of SPB to provide operational capability and inform future architecture decisions. Submissions due by 22 July 2026 at 23:59:59 Eastern Time. https://lnkd.in/ezVCwNVp

Infineon Technologies has introduced the RIC70115, a radiation-hardened #GaN high-electron mobility transistor gate driver designed for satellite and other high-reliability space applications. The new device supports both GaN and #Si #MOSFETs, providing spacecraft power system designers with greater flexibility to develop high-efficiency power conversion architectures for next-generation space platforms. Go for more - https://lnkd.in/dQrB7U74

This publication presents the complete PAGER modelling chain, showing how forecasts of the space environment can be translated into engineering-relevant risk indicators for spacecraft. I am happy to see the role of Artenum's modelling tools in this workflow, helping bridge the gap between environmental predictions and physics-based assessments of surface and internal charging risks. As someone involved in the development of these simulation tools, it is rewarding to see them contribute to a broader European effort aimed at making space weather information more actionable for satellite operators. Congratulations to all the authors and PAGER partners on this great collaborative achievement!

Most people imagine space as rockets. Engineers often see something different. Simulations. Electromagnetic models. Countless design iterations. Long before a spacecraft reaches orbit, many of the decisions that determine its performance have already been tested, refined, and validated on a computer screen. Within a contract carried out under a programme of the European Space Agency (ESA) and funded by ESA, we contributed our expertise to the development and assessment of advanced technologies, where precision is not simply an advantage—it is a fundamental requirement. That's what research and engineering are ultimately about: reducing uncertainty before reality puts every decision to the test. Disclaimer: This work was carried out under a contract within a programme of the European Space Agency (ESA) and funded by ESA. The views expressed in this post are those of the author(s) and cannot under any circumstances be regarded as reflecting the official opinion of the European Space Agency (ESA). #SpaceEngineering #Electromagnetics #SatelliteTechnology #ResearchAndDevelopment #Engineering #Innovation #ESA #DeepTech

Launching a satellite does not make a nation space-independent. Engineering does. Sustainable space capability is built on more than successful launches. It requires an engineering ecosystem that combines spacecraft design, Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT), manufacturing, operational expertise, and independent control of the complete space-to-ground data chain. True independence is measured not by what a nation launches, but by what it can confidently design, build, test, and operate. Which capability do you believe is the foundation of long-term space independence: engineering expertise, manufacturing, or infrastructure? #Nano_Satellite_Yard_NSY #SystemsEngineering #SpaceTechnology #SpaceIndustry

The image shows a rocket launch, representing the rapid growth of the commercial space industry in the United States. With increasing demand for satellite communications, artificial intelligence, space exploration, and defense technology, the U.S. space market is entering a new stage of development. Current key areas of focus include: Growth of Commercial Rocket Launch Services Private aerospace companies are improving reusable rocket technology, reducing launch costs, and increasing the efficiency of satellite deployment. Commercial launch services have become an important part of the global space supply chain. Expansion of Satellite and Space Communication Markets As global demand for high-speed internet, satellite networks, and data services continues to rise, the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite market is expanding, creating greater demand for rocket launches. Increasing Investment in Defense and Aerospace Technology The U.S. government and private companies are continuing to invest in space security, satellite systems, and deep-space exploration projects to strengthen future space capabilities. Market analysts believe that the U.S. commercial space sector will continue to grow in the coming years. Rocket manufacturing, satellite technology, aerospace engineering, and related supply chains are expected to create new opportunities for global businesses.

🚀 SMILE from European Space Agency - ESA is now in orbit. This mission, jointly developed by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), will study the interaction between the solar wind and Earth’s geomagnetic field, aiming to improve the understanding of space weather, which is key to anticipating the impact of solar activity on satellites, communications, and power grids. From The CT Engineering Group, we have contributed to this international project alongside Airbus Crisa through the validation of critical electronic systems on board the satellite, ensuring their correct performance in the extreme conditions of the space environment. A further step in the development of key technologies for space exploration and the resilience of modern infrastructure. 👉 If you want to know more, click here and read the full news. https://lnkd.in/eCGd6JyC

The Satellite Solar Cells and Arrays market was valued at US$ 1,989 million in 2026 and is projected to reach US$ 4,363 million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 12.0% during the forecast period. Increasing satellite launches, expanding space exploration missions, and the growing demand for reliable, high-efficiency power generation systems for spacecraft are driving market growth. Satellite solar cells and arrays are space-grade photovoltaic systems specifically designed to supply continuous power to satellites, space probes, spacecraft, and space stations under extreme space conditions. 𝗕𝘆 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲: • Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) Solar Cells • Silicon Solar Cells • Multi-Junction Solar Cells • Thin-Film Solar Cells 𝗕𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: • Communication Satellites • Earth Observation Satellites • Navigation Satellites • Scientific & Research Satellites • Space Stations & Deep Space Missions • Others 𝗕𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻: • North America • Europe • Asia-Pacific • South America • Middle East & Africa 𝗕𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀: • Boeing • Airbus Defence and Space • Northrop Grumman • Lockheed Martin • Mitsubishi Electric • AZUR SPACE Solar Power GmbH • Spectrolab • SolAero by Rocket Lab • DHV Technology 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: https://lnkd.in/dgmN8wRj #SatelliteSolarCells #SatelliteSolarArrays #SpaceTechnology #SolarCells #Photovoltaics #Aerospace #SatelliteMarket #SpaceIndustry #RenewableEnergy #MarketResearch #IndustryAnalysis #Technology #SpaceExploration #EnergySolutions #LinkedInPost