NewSpace represents a new use of space with small and rapid development satellites.

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A centre that promotes the development of activities related to space in Catalonia in the areas of training, research and innovation.

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The IEEC studies the Cosmos and the Earth as a planet, through a powerful programme for research, development, and technology innovation in the framework of scientific missions and projects.
Transferència e innovació

Transfer and innovation

One of the main missions of the IEEC is the transfer of the knowledge and space technologies generated to industry and investors, with the aim of achieving a high impact and benefit for the institute, companies and society at large.

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Area for the Promotion of the Space Sector of Catalonia

NewSpace represents a new use of space with small and rapid development satellites. This new technology enables the creation of a new set of digital services and a new economy with strong growth.

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Asteroids in the Virgo Cluster
Description

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, which will scan the southern sky for a decade, released its first images at the end of June. Among them is this close-up of two galaxies in the Virgo cluster. The large number of asteroids streaking across this portion of the night sky has not gone unnoticed, as their paths are revealed by the multicoloured streaks scattered across the image.

Author: NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory


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