SpaceFinland
SpaceFinland gives a look at Finnish space sector companies and research as well as the Finnish space administration
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Zero-gravity flights by plane
Now there is an opportunity to participate in parabolic flights. This requires some kind of plan or project to explore on the flight. Young researchers and students in particular are encouraged to apply for flights. The application period is open until 15.6.2026 – the next application period 15.1.2027.
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Putting the ‘super’ into a supersite for Earth observation
In the far northern reaches of Finnish Lapland, an ambitious new chapter in Earth observation is unfolding. The European Space Agency, together with the Finnish Meteorological Institute and Finnish industrial partners, is advancing plans to develop a state-of-the-art ‘supersite’ in Sodankylä.
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ESA Opens Call for LEO Research on Uncrewed Autonomous Platforms
The European Space Agency (ESA) has released a new Announcement of Opportunity (AO) for scientific research using uncrewed, autonomous and free flying platforms in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The call is available via ESA’s Open Space Innovation Platform (OSIP).
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Space Data Centers: What are they and what do they aim for?
The number of satellites launched into space, both in terms of communications and imaging satellites, is growing rapidly, to tens of thousands in the next few years. The amount of data they generate and transfer is also increasing year by year. Most…
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Space Economy: A strategic opportunity that opens only through comprehensive understanding
Developing the space economy requires clear strategic guidance, where funding, skills development, and administrative structures support business growth and international competitiveness. Mikko Punnala, a newly graduated Doctor of Philosophy (Space…
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The significance of space for the geospatial data sector was widely discussed at this year’s GeoForum Summit
Held for the second time at Dipoli in Espoo, this year’s GeoForum Summit offered a comprehensive overview of the development of Finland’s space sector and its impact from a geospatial data industry perspective. The Summit began with a look at the…
