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On September 18-19, 2024, Verkotan’s team had the pleasure of participating in the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Industry Space Days (ISD) at ESA/ESTEC in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. The event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders from across the space sector, all with the goal of fostering cooperation and innovation.
What ISD 2024 Was All About?
Organized by ESA’s Directorate of Commercialisation, Industry, and Competitiveness, ISD 2024 was a great opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like ours to connect with industry leaders, investors, and institutional representatives. The event was thoughtfully designed to maximize networking and information sharing.
ISD 2024 featured a packed schedule of pre-arranged one-on-one meetings that made it easy for attendees to establish valuable new contacts. Additionally, the fully booked exhibition area showcased 150 booths, presenting a wide range of products and services from across the space industry.
Verkotan’s Presence at ISD 2024
As one of the exhibitors, we at Verkotan were thrilled to showcase our comprehensive testing services. With over 25 years of experience, coupled with our ISO 17025 accreditation and ISO 9001 certification, we take pride in delivering advanced wireless performance testing. At our booth, we highlighted our capabilities in 2D and 3D antenna pattern measurements for antennas up to 3 meters in size and 150 kg in weight, operating across a frequency range of 400 MHz to 53 GHz.
Our in-house developed test systems enable us to provide tailored testing solutions, including pre-compliance testing for EMC, OTA, RF exposure, SAR, and antenna performance. Additionally, we showcased our capabilities in testing satellite antennas for ground stations, ensuring accurate and reliable results to meet all our clients’ requirements.
In our booth, we were happy to have conversations with experts in the same field, exchanging valuable insights and exploring new opportunities for collaboration.
Highlights from the ISD Program
Over the past two days, we explored the latest advancements in space technology, commercial competitiveness, and sustainability during the ISD 2024 program. The event was filled with valuable presentations, panels, and workshops, featuring highlights such as sessions on ESA’s business opportunities and future projects.
Attendees had the chance to hear keynote speeches and participate in panel discussions led by experts in the space industry, including representatives from ESA, various industry sectors, and the investment community.
The presentations at ISD 2024 focused on advancing space technology and promoting industry growth by improving commercial competitiveness, fostering sustainability, and encouraging collaboration between the public and private sectors. Key themes included enhancing space safety, exploring new opportunities for technological innovation, and addressing the challenges of space commercialization and sustainable development.
Our Takeaways and Thanks
Overall, our experience at ISD 2024 was highly positive. We gained valuable insights into current trends and future directions in the space industry. Engaging directly with ESA and other key stakeholders was invaluable, and we left with new contacts, fresh ideas, and a clearer understanding of how we can contribute to the space sector.
Thank you to ESA for organizing such a well-run and informative event! We’re also grateful to everyone we got to meet at the Industry Space Days—your insights and passion for the industry are genuinely inspiring!
Hartelijk bedankt voor de gastvrijheid en tot de volgende keer! 😊
Verkotan Oy
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