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Following a risk assessment phase, the European Space Agency (ESA) has announced the launch of the NanoMagSat mission, which aims to map Earth's magnetic field. CEA-Leti is actively involved in this project as it is responsible for developing the on-board magnetometers and the entire payload of the future satellites.
CEA-Leti and the startup Kineis recently developed ultra-miniaturized antennas that significantly improve communication between earth-based objects and satellites. These improvements include lower power consumption and costs, improved reception of messages and an insensitivity to an equipment’s orientation. These advances open the door to low-cost radio links that could be accessible around the globe.
The Epicool project is investigating the use of optics to cool epileptogenic areas in the brains of epilepsy patients resistant to other treatments. A prototype implantable device is currently being developed and will be miniaturized before animal testing begins.
The field of satellite technology is undergoing a revolution with the development of “New Space” and miniaturized antennas. As space becomes increasingly crowded and raises the need for optimized power directions, the ability to reduce the size and weight of satellite antennas while maintaining their performance is essential. Marwan Jadid delivered encouraging results during his presentation, showing how these advancements are expanding possibilities for applications and services that were once thought impossible.
How can we prevent bacteria from settling and proliferating on the inside surfaces of the International Space Station (ISS)? Since 2016, CEA-Leti has been collaborating with Laurence Lemelle and Christophe Place (ENS Lyon) to solve this challenge as part of the Matiss project, which is funded by CNES. In particular, the project aims to develop smart, bio-inspired coatings without toxic metals or nanoparticles.
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CEA is a French government-funded technological research organisation in four main areas: low-carbon energies, defense and security, information technologies and health technologies. A prominent player in the European Research Area, it is involved in setting up collaborative projects with many partners around the world.