The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.
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Have you ever considered how the waste we produce could become essential materials for our future in space? Imagine the possibility of a discarded orange peel becoming part of a satellite orbiting the Earth. This innovative reality is being studied through a co-sponsored research activity. A team of innovative researchers used various types of industrial waste to develop 100% bio-sourced materials. This project, part of the Discovery and Preparation elements of ESA's Basic Activities and submitted via the Open Space Innovation Platform (OSIP), supports a more sustainable space industry by using waste sources and a circular economy approach.
For more details, visit the project page on ESA's activities website here.