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SWISSto12, an EPFL spin-off and leader in satellite and Radio Frequency (RF) products, has secured a USD 10 million contract to supply next-generation RF equipment to a European aeronautical OEM, enhancing safety at sea.

SWISSto12 secures USD 10 million contract for maritime safety technology

13 August 2024

Meyer Burger Technology AG and Solestial Inc. have signed a strategic partnership to produce ultra-thin silicon solar cells for space applications.

Meyer Burger and Solestial partner to develop next generation space solar cells

12 August 2024

The University of Neuchâtel (UNINE) has developed an ultra-miniaturized atomic clock to establish a coordinated lunar time (LTC) for future lunar missions.

University of Neuchâtel develops a miniature atomic clock for lunar timekeeping

1 July 2024

For the first time, water frost has been detected on Mars' colossal volcanoes, the largest mountains in the Solar System.

A team from the University of Bern detects frost on Mars’ tallest volcanoes

17 June 2024

Western Switzerland EPFL spin-offs SWISSto12 and DePoly have been selected as Technology Pioneers by the World Economic Forum for 2024.

DePoly and SWISSto12 selected among WEF Technology Pioneers

10 June 2024

EPFL astrophysicists have contributed to creating the most detailed 3D map of the universe, tracing expansion over 11 billion years.

DESI project unveils groundbreaking 3D universe map with EPFL’s aid

9 April 2024

This collaboration with the UK Space Agency aims to explore the feasibility of an innovative in-orbit satellite refueling mission, marking a significant advance into a new market segment for in-orbit services.

ClearSpace secures UK Space Agency contract for satellite refueling study

6 March 2024

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30 January 2024

Representatives from CSEM, UNIGE, and ESO on the balcony of the Neuchâtel. CSEM developed the laser frequency comb that will work together with the NIRPS spectrograph to search for exoplanets.

UNIGE and CSEM collaborate on exoplanet research with cutting-edge technology

23 January 2024

Drawing on its previous successes, such as its partnership with ESA and the groundbreaking launch of HummingSat, SWISSto12 boasts over EUR 200 million in customer orders, testifying to its industry dominance.

CHF 25 million to boost SWISSto12’s aerospace ambitions

19 September 2023

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