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 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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Active Space Technologies at Inovação@UC
Active Space Technologies participated in Inovação@UC 2025, an event organized by the University of Coimbra edicated to innovation and applied research. The 5th edition highlighted topics such as Space, Quantum Computing, Advanced Material and Sustainability, presenting projects that demonstrate how scientific and technological development can create impact across multiple sectors.