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On April 8-11, 2025, a business mission to South Korea focused on space technology was held. The visit began at the R&D center of Nara Space, followed by a business forum aimed at fostering both business and academic collaboration. Dedicated business mission to South Korea can bring together key players from the space industry to explore collaborative opportunities in one of Asia’s most dynamic innovation hubs. The mission aims to strengthen ties between companies, research institutions, and government bodies, with a focus on satellite technology, launch services, space data applications, and emerging aerospace technologies. By fostering both commercial and academic partnerships, the initiative seeks to accelerate joint projects, enhance knowledge exchange, and support the growth of a competitive and sustainable space ecosystem.The mission was attended by Ondřej Šváb from the Ministry of Transport, and ESC Aerospace was represented by its CEO, Richard Sysala.
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CEO Richard Sysala
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(CEO for Space Ing. Petr Suchánek) credit: ESA/Motion3
The Future Innovation and Research in Space Transportation programme (FIRST!)—an initiative under ESA’s STS Future Launchers Preparatory Programme (FLPP)—is designed to identify and support innovative, high-potential technology disruptors that can benefit the future of European space transportation. The goal of programme ESA FIRST! is to accelerate technology de-risking by means of rapid prototyping and testing. Mentioned programme finds promising technologies through an open competition procurement process.
On 2nd April 2025, breakthrough technological proposals in space transportation were celebrated at ESA’s FIRST! Awards Ceremony in Paris, attended by the CEO for Space, Ing. Petr Suchánek. The submitted proposal was on the topic of Engine Electrification, Sensors and Intelligence. Celebrating these disruptive concepts reflects a shared vision: to lead with innovation, reduce technological risk through rapid prototyping, and accelerate Europe’s journey toward independent, sustainable, and advanced space access. We are proud to be part of this dynamic transformation and look forward to continue collaboration with ESA and the broader space community.
On 3rd and 4th April, an information event for industry was held under the patronage of ESA, dedicated to the upcoming ESA Council at Ministerial Level (CM25) in November. The event took place in Noordwijk, Netherlands. Programme Directorates presented their current plans and considerations for the CM25 programme proposals and were engaged in dialogue with industry representatives. The objective of the event was to inform industry, gather feedback to refine the proposals, support decision-making at CM25, and enhance implementation after the conference. ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher welcomed 530 participants, including representatives from startups, small and medium-sized enterprises, midcaps, and major system integrators. The event was attended by the CEO – Richard Sysala on behalf of ESC.
The Institute of Physics at the Silesian University in Opava and the Czech Astronomical Society have released a press statement highlighting an upcoming astronomical event. On Saturday, March 29, 2025, a partial solar eclipse will occur, which will be observable from Central Europe. Although the eclipse will not be total, conditions will be very favourable for viewing it.The Czech Republic will be on the outskirts of the visible zone – besides North America, the eclipse will be observable across most of Europe and parts of Asia. The eclipse will be most pronounced in Canada, with a 94.8 per cent partial eclipse in northern Quebec. On our territory, the eclipse will take place around midday, with the Sun over 40° above the horizon.. At its maximum phase, the Moon will cover up to 22% of the solar disk, most of it in northwestern Bohemia. The maximum of the phenomenon will occur between 12:15 and 12:23 CET, depending on the observer’s position. It will end around 13:00.
🚀🌍 We were honored to attend the Space Industry Days in Prague, an exceptional event that highlighted the growing collaboration between the Czech Republic and Italy in the space sector. Held at the Official Residence of the Mayor of Prague, the event began with a warm welcome from the Ministry of Transport of the Czech Republic, who provided an insightful overview of Czech space activities, setting the stage for the event.
Key highlights included a presentation on TASI’s space programs and a deep dive into Italy’s expertise in Observation and Navigation, as well as its contributions to Space Services in Science, Exploration, and Telecommunications.
A special thank you to the Ministry of Transport and the Italian Embassy for making this event a success. Our director, Richard Sysala, was there representing us and fostering valuable connections in the industry.
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On 17 February 2025, the Czech-Taiwanese Industrial Day was held through a business forum followed by a B2B networking event and an evening reception. The event took place at the Residence of the Mayor of Prague on Mariánské náměstí. The evening reception was held at the Clam-Gallas Palace.
Both the Czech and the Taiwanese side presented their space sector on this occasion. It was a valuable opportunity for both sides to learn more about the country’s space sector and to discuss the possibilities of potential collaborations. The incoming mission was held under the patronage of the Ministry of Transport of the Czech Republic.
The event was also attended by the CEO of ESC Aerospace, Richard Sysala, who gave a short presentation on our company’s space projects in the forum and participated in building future networks.
The Czech Space Alliance, an industry association of Czech space companies is dedicated to representing and advocating for the interests of the space sector to national decision-makers, the media, and relevant organizations. The Alliance actively collaborates with ministries and other official bodies to influence space policy and foster an environment that supports the growth of the space industry.
On February 13, 2025, the General Assembly of the Czech Space Alliance gathered at the Ministry of Transport in the Czech Republic to discuss and determine the future strategic direction of the association. The CSA later announced, that Ing. Richard Sysala, Ing. Marek Šimčák, Ph.D., and Ing. Richard Pavlica, Ph.D. have been re-elected to the Board of Directors. Additionally, Richard Pavlica has had his position as President of the Alliance reaffirmed.
A significant decision taken at the assembly was the approval of the Alliance’s membership in the Association of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and Tradesmen (AMSP ČR). This move will strengthen collaboration with innovative companies throughout the Czech Republic and solidify CSA´s presence in the wider industrial and business community.
On 15th and 16th of January, the Head of ESC Aerospace Company, Richard Sysala, attended an important meeting of the business delegation in Rome, where he met with high-ranking officials and partners from different aerospace companies. Also present at this meeting was the Minister of Transport M. Kupka, who focuses on infrastructure development and the promotion of entrepreneurial initiatives in the transport sector. The programme of the meeting at Rome included a visit to ASI (Agenzia Spaziale Italiana) which is a key player in the construction and modernisation of transport infrastructure in Italy. The Minister’s visit also included a tour to Thales Alenia Space at Via Sacommuro.
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From the left: R. Pavlica, T. Moravec, R. Sysala
