Coimbra Supernova furthers the region on Europe’s space map
Active Space Technologies is part of Coimbra Supernova, a new alliance bringing together companies, academia and public entities to develop the region’s space sector. The initiative aims to strengthen competitiveness, attract talent and position Coimbra as a leading cluster in Portugal and Europe.The project targets the growth of the ecosystem, with ambitions to increase turnover […]
Active Space Technologies in focus in The Next Big Idea segment on SIC Notícias
Filipe Castanheira, General Manager of Active Space Technologies, was featured in a SIC Notícias segment by The Next Big Idea in the context of the Startup Capital Summit 2026.The piece highlights Coimbra’s growing role in the space sector and reflects the trajectory of Active Space Technologies, from its early days at Instituto Pedro Nunes to […]
Active Space Technologies & Active+ at Startup Capital Summit
Active Space Technologies and Active+ attended the Startup Capital Summit 2026, held at the Convento São Francisco, in Coimbra. The event brought together startups, investors, companies and innovation leaders to explore emerging technologies and collaboration opportunities. Throughout the day, both teams engaged in meetings, matchmaking sessions and networking, connecting with new projects and contributing to […]
Active Space Technologies at AED Days 2026
Active Space Technologies attended the AED Days 2026, held in Oeiras and Cascais from May 27 to 29. The event brought together companies, institutions and organizations from the aeronautics, space and defence sectors, both national and international. With a dedicated exhibition area and a structured programme, AED Days provided a platform for sharing capabilities, exploring […]
Active Space Technologies featured in article on Coimbra’s space ecosystem
Active Space Technologies is featured in a recent article by The Next Big Idea, highlighting Coimbra’s growing role in the space economy ahead of the Startup Capital Summit. With over two decades of activity, AST contributes to multiple space programmes, accumulating extensive engineering experience and integrating international supply chains, as part of a broader ecosystem […]
Plato completes space-like testing phase
ESA has announced that the PLATO mission has successfully completed tests under space-like conditions at the Large Space Simulator, a key step in verifying performance ahead of its planned 2027 launch. The mission will search for Earth-like planets using 26 high-precision cameras. Active Space Technologies contributed through several engineering and manufacturing elements, including thermal control […]
What role does Coimbra play in the space economy?
Active Space Technologies is featured in a recent article by As Beiras highlighting Coimbra’s role in the growing space economy. The region brings together companies, research centres and new initiatives, supported by a national strategy aligned with ESA. With contributions to more than 30 space missions over the past two decades, Active Space Technologies is […]
Active Space Technologies contribution to ARIEL noted in Observador programme
Active Space Technologies was mentioned in the latest Contra-Corrente episode by Observador, where Pedro Machado highlighted the role of Portuguese companies involved in the programme. The episode was released in the context of Artemis II, with astronauts returning to Earth after orbiting the Moon. Active Space Technologies contributes to ARIEL through the development of the […]
Active Space Technologies contributes to the development of the EPS-Sterna weather constellation
ESA has awarded OHB Sweden the development of the EPS-Sterna weather satellite constellation, building on the Arctic Weather Satellite (AWS). This system will increase the frequency of atmospheric observations, improving weather forecasting. Active Space Technologies is part of the consortium, contributing with platform strut, mechanical components and MGSE, continuing the work carried out on AWS. […]
PLATO mission passes vibration tests with AST contribution
ESA’s PLATO mission has successfully passed its vibration tests, moving closer to its operation phase. The mission will identify and characterize planetary systems, with a focus on rocky planets orbiting Sun-like stars. Active Space Technologies contributed to PLATO through several engineering and manufacturing elements, including the Camera Thermal Control System EGSE, Service Module machined parts, […]