From space research to autonomous defence systems: Estel Industries develops low-cost drone interceptors
Estel Industries, a newly established Dutch startup developing autonomous interceptor-based counter-drone systems, secured third place at the EUDIS Defence Hackathon (Spring 2026) held at Unmanned
Sharing Data Without Losing Control: Exploring Use Cases Across Fisheries, Agriculture and Infrastructure
On 28 May 2026, dotSPACE, together with the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA), Rijkswaterstaat (RWS) and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water
ESA selects SITAEL as prime contractor for HiBiDiS biodiversity mission
Amsterdam, 27 May 2026 – At SmallSat Europe in Amsterdam, Italian space company SITAEL announced that it has been confirmed as prime contractor for the
SmallSat Europe 2026 reflects the evolving role of small satellites in Europe’s space sector
SmallSat Europe returned to Amsterdam from 26 to 28 May for its second edition. Organised by SatNews Events, the conference featured an expanded exhibition and
Infinite Orbits selects Revolv Space’sSolar Array Drive Assemblies for GEOin-orbit servicers
Revolv Space, a European provider of high-performance space mechanisms and power generation subsystems, is proud to announce a new contract with Infinite Orbits, a Toulouse-based
After EUDIS Hackathon Success, Dutch Team Trusk Selected for EU Defence Accelerator
Dutch defence startup Trusk Technology B.V. has been selected for the second cohort of the EUDIS Business Accelerator, a European Commission-supported programme designed to support
Inside the EU Space Act Discussion at SmallSat Europe
At SmallSat Europe, organised by Satnews Events in Amsterdam, a panel of legal experts, academics, industry representatives and satellite operators discussed the proposed EU Space
Defence, access to space, and orbital infrastructure: the themes shaping SmallSat Europe 2026
SmallSat Europe 2026 is organised by SatNews Events and will take place from 26 to 28 May at RAI Amsterdam. The conference covers developments across
Laser-based counter-drone solution wins local EUDIS Hackathon round at Unmanned Valley
The startup Arqus Aerospace won the local round of the EUDIS Defence Hackathon at Unmanned Valley in Katwijk, the Netherlands, with a compact laser-based system
Solution addressing agricultural water pollution wins Dutch CASSINI Hackathon in Noordwijk
The solution addressing agricultural water pollution caused by nutrient runoff has won the Dutch edition of the 11th CASSINI Hackathon, held from 24 to 26
Understanding the European Defence Fund: how it works and how to get involved
The European Defence Fund (EDF) is one of the main EU programmes supporting research and development in the defence sector. For companies, research organisations and
Stichting dotSPACE joins CometLab, bringing more activities to campus
dotSPACE has joined CometLab in Noordwijk and will be based at the facility on the NL Space Campus. In addition to using the space for
