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Concluding the ‘Optical Space Segment‘ session, Regis Grasser, PhD (Bertin Group) is next on stage.
#ScyLight2026
👋 We'll see you in Tallinn, Estonia, for #ScyLight2027!
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How do you shape the future of satcom in space?🤔
You gather 300+ people from 30+ countries to connect, swap ideas and co-design how optical and quantum comms will work in orbit.
Missed this year's ScyLight Conference? Here's the visual recap; maybe you'll join next year👀
🇪🇸We've officially wrapped up #ScyLight2026 in Tenerife, Spain!
We are delighted to reveal that...
✨We welcomed 316 participants throughout the event
✨91% of you were from an ESA Member State, with 24% joining us from Spain.
Initially planned for one year, MDA Space's JoeySat marks its third year in orbit! 🥳
Built with support from @esa.int, @ukspaceagency.bsky.social and @eutelsat.bsky.social, JoeySat delivers flexible broadband anywhere with a 'hopping' beam, from busy summer festivals to airplanes💃 ✈️
Read more 👉️ mda.space/insights/joe...
✨ 60% were from industry, with 9% joining us from an agency and 21% from academia. The remaining were primes.
From the team at @esa.int, a sincere thank you to our attendees, sponsors, hosts, co-organisers, speakers, moderators, and exhibitors for making this year a success.
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