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Ascend Beyond Space attended this year’s Space Propulsion Conference, joining key industry players to discuss the evolving priorities of the space sector. The event highlighted three major themes: European sovereignty, sustainability, and the need for scalable industrial production. Discussions reinforced the importance of strengthening local supply chains, improving long-term orbital responsibility, and preparing the industry for mass manufacturing of reliable space systems. For Ascend Beyond Space, these topics closely align with its ongoing work on resilient, scalable technologies developed in collaboration with trusted industrial partners in the French Alps region.

Ascend Beyond Space has successfully completed a Total Ionizing Dose (TID) radiation test campaign on key subsystems and components of its technology portfolio. Conducted at the Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF) Spacelab in Kiruna, Sweden, the campaign exposed hardware to a Cobalt-60 radiation source to simulate the cumulative effects of years spent in orbit. The testing was performed under Extra Low Dose Rate conditions, a demanding but highly representative approach that closely replicates the radiation environment experienced in space. These tests provide valuable insight into the long-term behaviour and reliability of critical electronics and materials, helping ensure robust performance throughout mission lifetimes.The Kiruna facility has supported the development of advanced space instrumentation for major European missions, including JUICE and Rosetta, making it an ideal environment for this important qualification effort. By combining rigorous testing with system-level analysis, Ascend Beyond Space continues to strengthen the reliability and resilience of its space technologies for future missions.

Welcoming a new team member at Ascend Beyond Space! Oscar de Gheldere joins us as an MAIT Engineer, working at the critical stage where designs become qualified, flight-ready systems.