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Innovation, start-ups, problems and solutions – a round table discussion

18 October 2002

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Space technology serves European citizens in non-space systems

Space technology serves European citizens in many non-space applications. Here can be seen a ceramic sensor used to measure the oxygen level in a plasma flame in a wind tunnel used for testing re-entry space vehicle surface protection. The same ceramic sensor is now used to safeguard environment in the monitoring of oxidizable gases (COe) of burners in home heaters.

Credits: ESCUBE GmbH

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Nuna Solar Car - 2001 winner of World Solar Race in Australia

The Nuna Solar Car, the 2001 winner of World Solar Race across Australia, drew much attention at the Hanover Fair 2002. Team members were ready to answer questions and demonstrate the different space technologies that have gone into this innovative car.

Credits: ESA

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WSL incubator kicks-off nine start-up companies

Pictured here is the strikingly modern building that houses Wallonia Space Logistics (WSL), located in the Sart-Tilman Science Park in Belgium. Offering entrepreneurs a stimulating and convivial work environment, WSL is an incubator that supports high-tech entrepreneurs in creating their companies and getting them off the ground in their first year. Nine start-up companies have been launched so far and approximately a dozen new projects are in advanced stages.

WSL, together with ESA’s European Space Incubator (ESI), T4Tech, and European Business & Innovation Centres Network (EBN), is one of the four founding members of European Space Incubator Network (ESINET).

Credits: Wallonia Space Logistics (WSL)

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