NORDICBALTSAT

Utilizing the existing and emerging potential of Nordic-Baltic dimension in critical satellite technologies and applications

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 Obiettivo del progetto (Objective)

'The general objective of the current project is to create the necessary conditions for utilizing the existing and emerging potential of the consortium partners in Nordic-Baltic dimension for continuous and sustainable contribution in major on-going and planned European space programmes. There is urgent need in emerging space countries for national space programme. For emerging space countries it could be primarily financed by the ESA PECS Charter but also by key governmental agencies. The NordicBaltSat has mission-oriented approach to build a bridge for successful integration into space industry in Europe. As a result of this project and as an overall impact emerging space countries are expected to raise their space capacities in order to access to ESA and to have contribution to European space programmes in future. There are several specific actions contributing to achieve the objectives of the project. The main actions intend to chart space potential and create joint technology programme; to build capacity and develop cooperation between emerging space countries and ESA; and to shape national space governance systems in emerging space countries. The activities include also dissemination and exploitation. These actions will enhance the potential of FP7 States to make a continuous and sustainable contribution to major on-going and planned European space programs. Capacity building and cooperation promotion between emerging space countries and ESA will strengthen the relationship with ESA and it also gives opportunity for future cooperation and adhesion to ESA. The actions will foster dialogue and debate on space science and research with the public beyond the research community, aiming at embracing a new generation of scientists and engineers.'

Introduzione (Teaser)

There are only a few countries with the capacity to undertake large-scale space programmes. For the Baltic Sea region and Poland, successful partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA) and participation in EU space activities will facilitate the development of their space sectors.

Descrizione progetto (Article)

In an effort to stimulate development and use of critical satellite technology, space organisations in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland worked together with more experienced space organisations in France and Sweden. The http://www.nordicbaltsat.eu/ (NORDICBALTSAT) (Utilizing the existing and emerging potential of Nordic-Baltic dimension in critical satellite technologies and applications) project aimed to bridge the gap.

With the support of the EU, project partners charted research areas and industrial potential in the Baltic Sea region during the last quarter of 2010. The analysis results revealed that Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland can contribute substantially to the European space programme, if more targeted investments were made through cooperation. Existing technologies were then matched to critical technologies defined by ESA and the European Defence Agency (EDA) to produce a roadmap of common paths and synergies.

To support effective integration in the European space industry, a series of training courses were organised for entrepreneurs and individual mentoring programmes were offered by carefully chosen experts in the field. In particular, mentoring programmes will continue after the project is completed to ensure lasting and successful partnerships.

NORDICBALTSAT partners also initiated a space awareness-raising activity, the first of its kind in Europe, encouraging students and young employees to consider careers in the aerospace sector. Awareness-raising resources have been made available to policymakers for efficient planning and decision making.

A themed conference provided the opportunity to get an overview of the European space industry's potential as well as the current status of national space governance systems in the Baltic Sea region and Poland. Participants included representatives of prominent European space companies and organisations.

The NORDICBALTSAT project created the necessary conditions for future cooperation between emerging space communities and accession to ESA. Many more fruitful collaborations are expected to utilise the scientific and industrial potential of the consortium partners for mutual benefit and competitive advantage.