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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
Space Tech Expo Europe is the premier gathering for space professionals across the continent. Annually, the global space industry congregates in Bremen, Germany, for face-to-face interactions and networking opportunities. Space Tech Expo is the largest exhibition with a specific focus in Europe, with more than 700 exhibiting companies and 150 speakers. The event took place from the 19th to the 21st of November 2024.
An active participant of the exhibiton was Ing. Richard Sysala, member of the Board at ESC AEROSPACE, who attended the event. Mr. Sysala represented the ESC AEROSPACE company and exhibited the latest products.
From 4th to 6th November 2024, Czech Space Week – the biggest festival of space activities in the Czech Republic, took place. The Czech Space Week presents inovations in the field of space research, organises professional conferences, debates and programmes for students. The two-day conference was officially opened by the President of the Republic, Mr. Petr Pavel.
Ing. Richard Sysala, Member of the Board at ESC AEROSPACE featured as a speaker in programme on Wednesday, 6th of November, in panel Space2Defence. Mr. Sysala participated in discussions about cooperation between the space industry and other sectors, especially how can businesses effectively transfer innovations from space to defence applications. The entire panel discussed what the barriers and opportunities are in both sectors and much more.
ESC AEROSPACE is a member of the Czech Space Alliance, one of the companies that have supported the festival. The Czech Space Week is an event in which ESC AEROSPACE is a regular participant, and again this year provided an information stand and displayed exhibits.
