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Alice & Bob and Thales Develop Quantum Algorithms for Next Generation Aerospace Equipment https://lnkd.in/eK4xjtDN Alice & Bob and Thales announced today a partnership to develop quantum algorithms capable of accelerating the simulation of aerospace equipment, such as radar or telecommunications antennas.  These algorithms will be developed for the new generation of “error resilient” quantum computers, known as FTQCs (Fault Tolerant Quantum Computers). Quantum computers can be classified as analog, noisy or fault tolerant. In line with the French government’s recommendation that priority should be given to the latter, Alice & Bob and Thales are today joining forces to make France a frontrunner in the development of mature quantum technology.   The project evaluates whether these computers will be able to exponentially accelerate electromagnetic simulations, opening the door to the optimization of airborne equipment designs for the aerospace industry.   It will also assess accurately what resources will be needed, and therefore give a timeline on the time when quantum computers will be available to achieve this. Alice & Bob and Thales will work on the development of quantum algorithms for advanced electromagnetic simulation then test them on airborne equipment, such as radars and antennas. This will make it possible to estimate the exact number of qubits needed to industrialize and scale up these solutions.  The i-Démo Régions project, part of the France 2030 plan, has a budget of 2.6 million euros over 3 years, and has been accredited by the Systematic competitiveness cluster in the Paris region.  “The pursuit of this project demonstrates that our organizations are committed to being world leaders in quantum computing and understand how to do it,” said Théau Peronnin, CEO of Alice & Bob. “By sponsoring the development of fault-tolerant quantum computers with high-quality qubits, France will position itself to reap the first fruits of quantum tech.”   “This cooperation builds on the complementary expertise of Alice & Bob and Thales,” said Bernhard Quendt, Chief Technology Officer of Thales, during his visit to Alice & Bob’s headquarters in Paris. “Our combined expertise will enable technological advancements in aerospace.”  This unprecedented cooperation draws on the synergistic know-how of Alice & Bob and Thales, with the support of Inria. Inria will develop and supply the programming and compilation tools for the quantum algorithms, which will be adapted and implemented by Alice & Bob on their FTQC quantum calculator demonstrators. Thales will define the use cases, benchmark the algorithms and test their performance. Photo: From left to right: Bernhard Quendt (Global CTO Thales), Frédéric Barbaresco (Segment Leader of Key Technology Domain PCC Thales) Théau Peronnin (CEO, Co-founder Alice & Bob), Raphaël Lescanne (CEO, Co-founder Alice & Bob), Cecile M. Perrault (Head of Partnerships Alice & Bob)

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It is finally here! The High Aspect Ratio Satellites for the NewSpace Era report, authored by the Novaspace (Merger of Euroconsult & SpaceTec Partners) team—Carla Filotico (Partner and Managing Director), Felix Rottmann (Manager), and Vincenzo Schiavo (Consultant)—in collaboration with Reflex Aerospace and Initium Space, delves into the HAR satellite ecosystem. The report examines the state of the HAR ecosystem, its opportunities and challenges, and the potential for these satellites to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of satellite constellations. It provides invaluable data and perspectives on the role HAR satellites will play in the rapidly evolving space sector.  It was a great opportunity to work with such high level professionals on a very interesting topic. The project was implemented for the European Space Agency - ESA, ARTES Program and the report can be downloaded from the link in the first comment.

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Thales talk for CAID (Conference on AI for Defense) by AMIAD - Agence Ministérielle pour l'IA de Défense https://lnkd.in/ePR9YSH Transformer-based State Estimation for Multi-Target Tracking: Sensitivity Analysis against Varying Kinematic Parameters and Clutter Density Valentin Valentin Sonntag, Thales Land and Air Systems – Lab-STICC:

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Thales is preparing with AERO-QAT & ASCON-CAT projects, HHL and SHOR algorithms to run on Alice & Bob Quantum hardware GRAPHENE based on Bosonic Cat Qubit regulated by Quantum Feedback. https://lnkd.in/eX5sPiAW AERO-QAT: https://lnkd.in/eK4xjtDN ASCON-CAT:https://lnkd.in/eZEXJtTT

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🧑‍🚀CNES Launches Initiative for European IVA Spacesuit Prototype Development The French space agency CNES has taken a significant step in advancing European human spaceflight by issuing a call for the development, manufacturing, and flight testing of an early prototype of a European intravehicular activity (IVA) spacesuit. This initiative aims to prepare for future European crewed missions, enhancing the safety and functionality of astronauts in space. In a collaborative effort, CNES has contracted Spartan Space, the Institute of Space Medicine and Physiology (MEDES), and sporting goods retailer Decathlon to conduct an initial study on the IVA spacesuit between late 2023 and early 2024. This study will form the foundation for the prototype, which is set to undergo testing aboard the International Space Station (ISS). On October 16, CNES officially published the call for transforming the study's findings into a prototype that can be tested in microgravity. The primary objective of this prototype is to validate the suit’s ergonomics and functionality in a space environment. To achieve this, the suit will be constructed from materials that mimic the final suit's characteristics, such as flexibility, elasticity, and resistance. In addition to developing the initial prototype, the call outlines three subsequent goals for the project. These include refining the suit's design based on flight testing results, implementing changes into a new prototype, and conducting ground tests on the updated version. All project activities are scheduled to take place from 2024 to 2027. As Europe moves towards a future crewed spacecraft, the validation of the spacesuit design is crucial. Ground testing will also help identify “unknown points” that need to be addressed for the flight version of the suit. The uncertainty arises from the ongoing definition of requirements for the forthcoming European crew spacecraft, a fact that has not been publicly confirmed until now. In late 2023, the European Space Agency (ESA) published a call for the development of cargo spacecraft capable of ferrying payloads to and from low Earth orbit. This call included a requirement that any submitted design should be "compatible with the evolution towards a crew transportation service." Moreover, in July 2024, ESA's Director of Space Transportation, Toni Tolker-Nielsen, announced a contract awarded to Arianespace to explore how to human-rate Ariane 6 for carrying crewed spacecraft to orbit. While these programs hinted at a European project aimed at developing a crewed launch capability, CNES's recent call marks the first confirmation that work on a spacecraft is already underway, paving the way for Europe's ambitions in human space exploration. #CNES #SpaceSuit #IVA #SpaceExploration #EuropeanSpaceAgency #HumanSpaceflight #AerospaceInnovation #SpaceTechnology

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Jean-Pierre Bourguignon Opening Keynote of CaLISTA european workshop "GEOMETRY-INFORMED MACHINE LEARNING" at Mines Paris, organized with Thales https://lnkd.in/eGAtMgJW A historical perspective on the Calculus of Variations and its links with geometry Jean-Pierre Bourguignon,  Nicolaas Kuiper Honorary Professor at the Institut des Hautes Études Scientifiques, Bures-sur-Yvette, France Abstract The Calculus of Variations played a key role in the historical development of Mathematics, both as a stimulation to solve spectacular problems and to develop new concepts. but also as providing a laboratory for the creation of new geometries.  This phenomenon continues unabated to this day in many different parts of Mathematics but also of Theoretical Physics, which has been a great provider of challenges for both the Calculus of Variations and Geometry.  One of the features which has played a key role in the most advanced refinements of the Calculus of Variations is that often critical situations correspond to situations of special geometric interest, e.g. in connection with the presence of non-compact invariance (or covariance) groups. This could connect to some topological conditions, which could be obstructions to solving a variational problem.  References [1] Jean-Pierre BOURGUIGNON, Variational Calculus, Springer, Math. Monographs, 2022. [2] Constantin CARATHEODORY, Variationsrechnung und partielle Differentialgleichungen erster Ordnung, B. G. Teubner, Berlin, 1935; 2nd edition in english : Calculus of variations, Chelsea, New York, 1982. [3] Dario CORDERO-ERAUSQUIN, Bruno NAZARET, and Cédric VILLANI, A mass-transportation approach to sharp Sobolev and Gagliardo-Nirenberg inequalities, Adv. Math. 182 (2) (2004), p. 307–332. [4] Israel M. GELFAND, Sergei V. FOMIN, Calculus of variations, Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, 1963. [5] Jürgen JOST, Xian-qing LI-JOST, Calculus of Variations, Cambridge Univ. Press, 1999. [6] Joseph-Louis DE LA GRANGE, Mechanique Analitique, Veuve Deaint, 1786. [7] Cornelius LANCZOS, The variational principles of mechanics, 4th edition, University of Toronto Press, Toronto, 1970; reprinted by Dover, New York, 1986. [8] Jürgen MOSER, A sharp form of an inequality by N. Trudinger, Indiana Math. J. , 20 (1971), p. 1077–1092. [9] Giorgio TALENTI, Best constant in Sobolev inequality, Ann. Mat. Pura Appl. (4) 110 (1976), p.353–732. [10] Laurence C. YOIUNG, Lectures on the calculus of variations and optimal control, 2nd edition, Chelsea, New York, 1980.

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The market is available to those who have faith in it: By 2035, over 50 conventional submarines are expected to be ordered, with significant interest from #Latin America. #Argentina is seen as a prime short-term candidate, having worked for years on modernizing its naval forces. The success of the Offshore Patrol Vessel (#OPV) contract has strengthened Argentina’s ties with France, making a submarine deal increasingly likely. In #Brazil, the push to modernize its fleet continues with nuclear and conventional projects. #Chile is also seeking to replace its aging fleet. These nations face multiple options, as international competition from Germany, South Korea, Spain, Japan, and Sweden’s Saab grows fierce. Countries without a strategic naval procurement plan, such as Argentina in the past, risk missing out on this major market if they delay. Therefore, timely decision-making will be essential to securing the best submarines to fit their defense needs. By 2035, Latin American countries like Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Colombia are expected to be key players in the market for new conventional submarines, with over 50 units anticipated globally. Argentina stands out as the most likely short-term buyer, given its long-standing efforts to modernize its fleet and the success of its recent OPV contract with France. In this competitive market, firms from Germany, South Korea, Spain, Japan, and Sweden’s Saab should solidify their strategic plans or risk missing opportunities.

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advalUP is happy to see the space sustainability in real evolution. After the signature of "Zero Debris Charter" during ILA 2024 by more 40 companies and associations, this workshop demonstrate everyone from main space countries the situation and rapid need to put inplace known solution. The space rules are changing and the new LOS from CNES will give a very good guideline for space operators and manufacturers. advalUP is convainced the HPS High Performance Space Structure Systems GmbH ADEO deorbit subsystem is the best solution, as developped under ESA/ESTEC contract and fully flight proven. ADEO product family can answer to your satellite need from cubesat to biggest one.

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A great post by James. On the exact same subject, a few days ago Germany has offered an invitation to India to observe the Eurodrone project, highlights a truly European irony. Here we see the German government helping a nation like India learn the ropes on developing large drones, despite Eurodrone being plagued with crashes, significant developmental delays and cost increases mainly from rival politics. The Eurodrone program is still facing setbacks on both Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews. This irony also reinforces why it’s was seen as essential for ex Airbus execs to push for Lilium to secure German government support. It seems once public funds are committed to large projects, they become entangled with political motivations, creating a more forgiving environment for delays and budget adjustments. For instance, the Eurodrone project, originally aimed for contract signing in 2019, was only finalized in February 2022 after disputes over its competitive viability. Concerns lingered over whether the Eurodrone, a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drone, could compete with cost-effective options like the General Atomics Reaper. The Eurodrone program has since faced a 35.2% cost increase, which officials attribute to inflation pressures tied to the Ukraine conflict. This economic context often serves as a justification for extended timelines and expanding budgets, showing how political buy-in can shield projects from typical commercial pressures. How interesting that almost in every way Lilium has mapped out the same way despite it being privately funded ?

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Attention, please, for the TOP3 winners of the Airbus Challenge "Boosting responsible Commercialisation of Space". Three innovative and outstanding ideas that impressed the jury:   ▶ eClypse - Intrusion Detection for Space: This hardware-based intrusion detection module for satellites uses no processing or storage resources on the satellite and cannot be tampered with by an adversary. ▶ Miura Nexus - Connecting Efficiency with Physics Forecasting: This physics-based machine learning technology helps simulation engineers make informed decisions. ▶ Remondo - Very high Resolution from Low-Cost-Satellite: This innovative imaging technology enables very high resolution (10cm) to be achieved from low-cost satellites in low Earth orbit. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/dweKZ_m See which of the three ideas came out on top and meet all the winners in person at the final event in Berlin: https://t.ly/QVq-p Deutsche Raumfahrtagentur im DLR Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt e.V. European Space Agency - ESA ESA BIC Hessen ESA BIC Bavaria ESA Space Solutions Airbus Defence and Space Dominant Information Solutions Canada (DISC) Inc MArc Kneppers Miura Simulation Jordi Gómez Remondo Oren Berger Ido Priel

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𝗥𝗧-𝗥𝗞'𝘀 𝗔𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲-𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝟲 We are proud of our role in supporting the successful launch of Ariane 6 by the European Space Agency - ESA on June 9, 2024. While TTTech Aerospace celebrated this milestone, our RT-RK team was deeply involved in the design, implementation, and certification of the Ethernet switch according to DO-254. DO-254 is a strict safety standard applied during the development of FPGAs, PLDs, and ASICs for commercial aircraft. Read our story at https://lnkd.in/gDAYFvKk #Aerospace #ESA #NASA #ASICDesign #FPGAVerification #SpaceExploration #DO254 #HardwareEngineering #TTTech #UVM #RTL #ASIC #FPGA #PLD video credit ESA

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Focus on Thales SONAR... key to mine hunting and submarine warfare

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The European Space Agency - ESA faces a challenge related to its investment model, specifically the policy of awarding contracts based on "georeturn"—allocating contracts to countries in proportion to their investments in individual programs. As Philippe Baptiste, head of France’s space agency CNES argues, the current practice of awarding contracts based on individual countries’ investments definitely hinders Europe’s ability to develop competitive sovereign launch capabilities. The problem is "georeturn" policy often compels prime contractors to award contracts by nationality rather than competitiveness and that led to delays and budget overruns like the #Ariane6 project. Also, it's not bringing any core value to the #EU. Although this "georeturn" is quite capable of bringing funding to some small nations but how about the German Aerospace Center (DLR)? Will they also pull the plug? Are we gonna see policy changes? #space #ESA #spacepolicy #spacelaw #business #spaceeconomy #Europe https://lnkd.in/dwwYNbUu

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🌟 Thales Achieves Historic DVR from EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency for UAS100 in SAIL III Category! 🌟 🎉 AeroXperience is thrilled to share that Thales, in collaboratıon with AEROMAPPER and ONERA - The French Aerospace Lab, has become the first entity to receive a Design Verification Report (DVR) from the EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for operating light Drones in the medium-risk SAIL III category. This milestone underscores Thales Defence leadership in the civil Drone Market and marks significant progress in certifying the Thales UAS100 platform under stringent conditions. 🎉 🔑 Key Highlights: 🔑 - Enhanced Safety: The DVR reinforces the Safety of Unmanned Aerial Operations, reducing risks to Air Traffic Control, installations and ground personnel. - Innovative Collaboration: Thales Aerospace, AEROMAPPER and ONERA - The French Aerospace Lab have worked closely with EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency to define and validate compliance with the Light UAS Special Condition. This collaboration resulted in the integration of Thales' ScaleFlyt Avionics Systems with the AVEM 300 UAV and its CERBERE safety-critical Autopilot. - Future Goals: The next milestone for Thales is achieving DVR SAIL IV for the UAS100, with ongoing Flight test campaigns and a cooperation agreement with Centaurium UAS. 🗣 Statement: 🗣 - Marc Duval-Destin, VP for Strategy, Product Policy, and Innovation, Flight Avionics at Thales: “We are particularly proud to achieve such a premiere as it paves the way for wider deployment of secure long-range Drone Operations. Defence missions will benefit from the AVEM 300’s proven cerbere triplex Advanced Avionics, since AEROMAPPER recently joined forces with Thales’ land and air systems activities.” 🚁 This achievement is a testament to Thales' commitment to Innovation Development and Safety in the rapidly evolving drone sector. The Thales UAS100 drone continues to push the boundaries, leveraging advanced technologies to ensure secure and efficient operations. 🚁 ✨ Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to advance drone technology and safety standards! ✨ #Thales #EASA #Drones #UAS100 #Innovation #AviationSafety #SAILIII #Aeromapper #ONERA #ScaleFlyt #UAV #DroneTechnology #Aviation #SafetyFirst #TechLeadership #DroneCertification #UAS #Aviation

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Exploring the France Space Technology Industry: A Thriving Ecosystem 🇫🇷 The France space technology industry is experiencing significant growth, driven by advancements in satellite technology, Earth observation, and telecommunications. Key players such as CNES (Centre National d'Études Spatiales), Airbus Defence and Space, Thales Alenia Space, and ArianeGroup are at the forefront of this dynamic sector. Key Highlights: Current State: The industry is thriving with numerous companies and startups contributing to its growth. Significant investments in both military and civilian sectors are fostering this development. Challenges: Limited funding, international competition, and the need for skilled workforce development are some of the hurdles faced by the industry. Opportunities: Immense potential in satellite manufacturing, space exploration, and Earth observation applications. Leveraging space technology for environmental monitoring and climate change analysis is a significant opportunity. Future Prospects: The industry is projected to continue its growth trajectory, with technological advancements and increased international collaboration playing crucial roles. The France 2030 investment plan, with a budget of €1.5 billion, aims to drive innovation and support startups in the space sector. Government Initiatives: France 2030 Program: Managed by Bpifrance and CNES, this program allocates €930 million for space technology innovation, particularly for New Space startups. La French Tech: An initiative aimed at advancing the French startup ecosystem, including those in the space sector. Spaceports: Guiana Space Centre: Located in French Guiana, this spaceport is a key hub for European space missions, offering advanced infrastructure and strategic partnerships with commercial space companies. https://lnkd.in/et8hVDnt https://lnkd.in/eJGHdFxy https://lnkd.in/d-JuRqKd https://lnkd.in/emvCZxGy #SpaceTechnology #France #Innovation #Satellite #EarthObservation #Aerospace #CNES #Airbus #Thales #ArianeGroup #LaFrenchTech #France2030 #Spaceports

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🚀 The analysis of the inaugural Ariane 6 flight, which took place in July 2024, has recently concluded. The investigation followed an issue during the mission, specifically the failure to reignite the rocket’s Vinci second stage to deorbit it. Despite this, the launch successfully delivered several small satellites into orbit. However, the secondary objective of deorbiting the second stage—crucial for the European Space Agency’s (ESA) efforts to reduce space debris—was not achieved, prompting an independent investigation. 🔧 The issue was traced to a malfunction in the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), which powers the Vinci engine’s restart. A temperature sensor detected readings above preset limits, triggering an automatic shutdown of the APU, preventing the third ignition of the Vinci engine. 🛠️ ESA has since identified the root cause and implemented a software update to address the issue. The updated software is now undergoing certification and will be used in the next Ariane 6 mission, although the launch date is still pending. This restart capability marks a significant improvement over the Ariane V and is essential for future missions. Stay tuned for more updates on Ariane 6 and its contributions to sustainable space exploration. #SpaceEconomyMaster #SpaceEconomy #NewSpace #NewSpaceEconomy #SpaceEconomyInstitute #Space

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🛰️Telespazio France selected by France for two GEO in orbit services missions! Alongside our partner Infinite Orbits, we have been awarded not one but two contracts to demonstrate rendezvous and docking capabilities from 2026! 📍 A first mission demonstrating an inspection of EUMETSAT's Meteosat 8 passivated asset, using our #OrbitGuard servicer, 📍 A second mission with our life-extension servicer #Endurance to dock to and extend the lisfespan of an end-of-life telecommunications satellite for 5 additional years. These two projects, enabled by the #France2030 programme and led by CNES, represent a major milestone in the development of innovative in-orbit services! 🛰 CNES Direction Générale des Entreprises DGA - Direction générale de l'armement Secrétariat général pour l'investissement Bpifrance Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche For more details, check it out 👉 https://lnkd.in/eF3-V95y #InfiniteOrbits #Inorbitservices #Satcom #Newspace Telespazio

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