European Space Agency

Ikerlan’s BEGI neuromorphic insect-eye sensor aims for ultra-low-latency, low-power 4D sensing with a 0.9MP prototype, a roadmap to full-frame ASICs, and potential markets in industrial, aerospace, and robotics, anchored by ecosystem standards like open RISC‑V in space.

ISSpresso case study shows that spaceflight costs are driven by certification and safety-overhead, not launch price, with concrete data on a $150 Earth espresso maker becoming a multi-million, 20 kg space hardware item and broader regulatory implications for Mars missions.

Artemis II is a 10-day, four-astronaut lunar flyby mission launched April 2, 2026, using Orion to loop around the Moon (including the far side) and return, with the European Service Module guiding Earth return and Artemis IV planned for 2028; the program remains burdened by delays and multi-billion budget overruns.