Future Aerospace Engineering Ltd presents HESPERIA at two major events.

Taking Composites from lab to orbit: 🔥 We’re going to Space - with LOFITH Composites We’re thrilled to announce a strategic #partnership with Lofith Composites to develop the next generation of recyclable, high-performance #thermoplastic #composites for #space. And we’re not just talking about it. We’re proving it in orbit. In 2026, FibreCoat GmbH and LOFITH Composites materials will #launch aboard a #satellite for a real-world space demonstration. Test panels equipped with sensors will measure: ✅ Resistance to ionizing radiation ✅ Extreme temperature swings ✅ Environmental durability in orbit This mission will validate whether our materials are space-ready — lighter, stronger, and more sustainable than conventional solutions. By combining FibreCoat’s advanced coated fibres (strength, conductivity, new functional materials) with Lofith’s thermoplastic tape technology (up to 50% lighter, 30% stronger than aluminum, fully recyclable) we’re building materials for the next era of aerospace structures. "Space pushes materials to their limits. This test will prove our technology is ready.”- Robert Brüll, CEO, FibreCoat “This is a real milestone in building sustainable space infrastructure.” - Amador García Sancho, CEO, Lofith Composites We’re proud to push the boundaries of material science - and to show that sustainability, performance, and scalability can go to orbit together. 🌌 👉Stay tuned as we prepare for launch. 📸 Severin Luhr, Katharina Kipp, Amador García Sancho, Felix Schmidt, Alexander Lüking #FibreCoat #Lofith #SpaceTech #Composites #Aerospace #Innovation #Sustainability #MaterialsScience #NewSpace #Engineering #FutureofSpace

Expanding the UK’s Space Innovation Frontier. We’re delighted to see the Midlands Aerospace Alliance highlighting the growing strength and innovation within the UK’s space sector, a community that continues to push boundaries and inspire collaboration. At Future Aerospace Engineering Ltd (FAE Ltd), we’re proud to be part of this momentum, contributing through: 1. AI-driven guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems for next-generation spacecraft and orbital tugs 2. Conceptual design and prototyping of advanced aerospace and planetary infrastructure 3. STEM outreach via our Space Cadet Programme, nurturing the next generation of space innovators We look forward to connecting with partners, researchers, and organisations across the region as we continue to build the future of sustainable and intelligent space systems, right here in the Midlands. Together, we can make the UK’s vision for space innovation a reality. #UKSpace #MidlandsAerospace #SpaceInnovation #FutureAerospaceEngineering #STEM #AI #SpaceTech #Collaboration https://lnkd.in/eedS3q9h

🚀 We're taking our #advancedmaterials to space. FibreCoat has formed a partnership with LOFITH Composites to test our next-generation #composite materials in orbit. We’re sending panels made from a joint FibreCoat–Lofith composite into space for around 12 months to see how they handle ionising #radiation, temperature swings, and other stresses. Compared to conventional #materials, this composite is 50% lighter and 30% stronger. It also requires less energy to develop and so has a much lower carbon footprint than is typical. The results will show how our fibres perform under the harsh conditions of space, and prove that our innovative lightweight, and ultra-resilient materials can meet the surging demand of modern #spacecraft for cost-efficient and highly reliable materials. This fully #European #Materialsinnovation is helping to shape the future of the space sector. 🔗 Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/edNwxQp6

"Lunar Habitat Concept: Crater Colony" This AI-generated visualization depicts a pioneering lunar settlement nestled within a meteor crater. The design showcases: Geodesic dome structures with radiation-shielding composite materials Modular living quarters connected by pressurized tunnels Vertical farming systems under artificial circadian lighting Central electromagnetic launch pad for cargo transport Solar array fields along the crater rim for continuous power generation Rover maintenance bays and research laboratories The architecture leverages the crater's natural protection from radiation and micro-meteorites while offering strategic positioning for space launch operations. The settlement demonstrates sustainable off-world living through closed-loop life support systems and in-situ resource utilization. Note: This image was created using artificial intelligence for conceptual visualization purposes. German Aerospace Center (DLR)European Space Agency - ESASeoul National University of Science and TechnologySouthern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)ACCA "Fellow aerospace engineers - share your thoughts on the structural integrity of crater-based settlements!" Hey space enthusiasts 🚀 What features would YOU add to this lunar habitat design?

🚀✨ UNIFIED MAGNETOPLASMA ARCHITECTURE: SYNTRÍA-7 IS REWRITING THE RULES OF SPACE EXPLORATION! ACTIVE SHIELD, MULTIMODAL HARVESTING, AND DIRECTIONAL THRUST IN A SINGLE SPHERE! ✨🚀 Attention, engineers and visionaries! We have crossed a threshold in aerospace design. We present SYNTRÍA-7, the spherical spacecraft for seven crew members that shatters the functional matrix with its "Unified Triad": 1. Active Shield (Magnetoplasma Mantle) 2. Multimodal Energy Harvesting 3. Directional Thrust WHAT MAKES THIS SYNERGY REVOLUTIONARY: 🛡️ Assisted Reentry: Less Mass, More Protection SYNTRÍA-7 integrates its defense. The Magnetoplasma Mantle reduces the thermal peak by 30% to 50% during atmospheric entries and aerobraking. This allows for Entry, Descent, and Landing (EDL) sequences without parachutes on Earth (using a retro-flare) and on Mars (using supersonic/subsonic retro-propulsion - SRP). ⚡ The Atmosphere as a Power Plant In Low Earth Orbit (LEO), the spacecraft converts plasma into power. The MHD-Generator channel and the Electrodynamic Tether harvest up to 1-3 kW continuous (with peaks of 5-10 kW) from the environment. Additionally, waste heat is converted into useful electricity by TPV/TEG generators, turning inevitable heat into autonomy. 🛰️ Intelligent Propulsion and Control The system integrates Magnetosail, micro-MHD, and photonic thrust for fine orbital control. This minimizes the use of chemical propellant, which is reserved only for critical takeoff and landing maneuvers on surfaces without an atmosphere, such as the Moon or asteroids. This is an ecosystem coordinated by a scheduler that strictly prioritizes Thermal → Power → Orbit/Attitude. The validation roadmap is already underway: Test Bench → TVAC → LEO D2-D4 → Surface. The author has outlined an architecture that establishes a new paradigm for high-power capability in space. Do you believe this "Unified Triad" (Shield/Harvesting/Thrust) is the future of autonomy and safety for missions to Mars? Leave your comment! You can access the complete document, "Spherical Aerospace Vehicle: Unified Magnetoplasma Architecture" by the author Javier Jerez, via Zenodo here: https://lnkd.in/d8iJtMFV #Engineering #Innovation #Technology #Aerospace #SpaceTech #DeepTech #SpaceExploration #Propulsion #FutureOfSpace #Mars

🌕🚀 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵! Innovation in Canada’s Largest Technology Park continues to reach 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 — or in this case, 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘀. Researchers from the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Engineering, in partnership with MDA Space, have developed a 𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 right here in 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 — designed to simulate the Moon’s terrain and help future rovers navigate its surface. This collaboration is a 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 example of 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 and 𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 to advance Canadian innovation in space technology and beyond. 🔗𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗢𝗕𝗝: https://lnkd.in/gjqdsEzy University of Ottawa uOttawa | Kanata North @MDA space #KanataNorthBA #SeriousTechLivesHere #Innovation #SpaceTech #OttawaTech #CanadianTech #TechNews #SpaceTech

When #Hi-Rel engineering becomes a highlight – TNOshows how optical precision for space can fascinate on Earth. At Space Tech Expo Europe 2024, a flickering light at the TNO booth drew plenty of attention – but behind the installation lies true Hi-Rel space engineering. In conversation with Merijn Voets, Business Developer at TNO Space, we learned more about the #WinstonCone – a calibration unit that produces uniform light for optical systems operating in orbit. This innovation reflects Europe’s strong collaboration in optical and electronic reliability, from research to application. MSA Components GmbH is proud to be part of this European Hi-Rel network, where reliability, material quality, and long-term stability define mission success. 👉 Discover more in Part 1 of our TNO interview: “What looks like a play of light is, in fact, high-precision optics for orbit – the Winston Cone by TNO.” 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dXdhHyf4 #SpaceTech #OpticalCalibration #WinstonCone #HiRelSolutions #TNO #MSAComponents #SpaceTechExpoEurope As part of Europe’s growing Hi-Rel ecosystem, we look forward to discussing 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 from 𝗠𝗦𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 and 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗼𝗳-𝘁𝗵𝗲-𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗛𝗶-𝗥𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 at 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 – where 𝗠𝗦𝗔 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀, engineers, and innovators meet to push the boundaries of reliability in orbit. 🚀 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 – 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻, 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝟭𝟭! 📅 𝘑𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘶𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘕𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 18–20, 2025 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 → https://lnkd.in/d7Y6vi8e

Recent data from Copernicus ECMWF shows that global ocean temperatures continue to rise, threatening marine biodiversity and accelerating climate disruption. Understanding these changes has never been more critical. The Tara Polar Station, the first drifting polar research platform of its kind, is now on its mission to study ocean and climate interactions in the Arctic. Fully energy autonomous and equipped with advanced sensors and laboratories, it will drift for more than 20 months, collecting vital data on how ocean circulation, ice, and atmosphere systems are evolving. As long-standing partners of the Tara Ocean Fondation , we’ve been proud to contribute through skills-based sponsorship during the pre-construction phase. Our experts in Paris, Cannes, and Toulouse applied their space industry expertise to conduct thermal and energy studies that support autonomy and comfort on board. Others helped bring the project to life through 3D modelling and printed mock-ups. This collaboration combines scientific exploration with Capgemini’s technology and engineering know-how, supporting data collection, simulation, and analysis for a better understanding of our changing planet. Learn more about the Polar Station in this video and discover more insights in the comments. #ClimateResearch #Sustainability #Innovation #ArcticExploration #FutureOfScience #FramMuseum Romain Troublé Marcel Babin Myriam Thomas Véronique Vezin Aiman Ezzat Vincent Charpiot Karl Thomas Reinertsen Siren Sundby Katrine Sundbye Julien Giffard Isabelle Fougeras Jean-luc Pourriere Maxime Wyka Emmanuel Lochon

Designing electronics that can withstand the rigours of space is no small feat. Extreme temperature swings, radiation exposure, vacuum, violent launch conditions, and power constraints mean every component must perform flawlessly - with no chance of repair once in orbit. Richard Jacklin Commercial Lead for Space & Satellite at Plextek, recently spoke with Industrial News about how these challenges shape the engineering behind space missions. At Plextek, we pride ourselves on helping our clients engineer reliable, high-performance systems that endure even the harshest environments. To find out more, read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eB-8-9jE

Horizon is heading to Space Tech Expo Europe in Bremen (Nov 18–20)! 🚀 We’re excited to showcase how our polymer micro-AM + metallised coating technology is now proving itself space-ready, offering radical weight and cost savings for NewSpace, Smallsats, Cubesats, and more. 🛰️ You’ll find us at the ESA SME Booth (Q27), and we’re proud to be presenting in the Technology Forum on Wednesday the 19th November at 14.00, thanks to the support of Green Space Center Baden-Württemberg. Our topic, "Unlocking weight- and cost-savings for Smallsats/NewSpace/Cubesats by replacing metal with metallised polymer." 🎤 Why meet us? Our technology has proven to perform in key space-related aspects like outgassing, radiation resistance & thermal shock, making coated AM parts a viable solution for components like filters, antennas, shielding housings and waveguides. ✅ Looking to optimise your next-gen satellite components? Horizon CEO Andreas Frölich will be on-site and welcomes connection requests! A link for direct scheduling is in the first comment. 🤝 See you in Bremen! #SpaceTechExpo #NewSpace #Cubesats #MicroAM #AdditiveManufacturing #RFComponents #Smallsats #HorizonMicrotechnologies