Lithuanian PROGRAM of Space Research, Technologies and Services Tallinn,

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1 Lithuanian PROGRAM of Space Research, Technologies and Services Tallinn, Vidmantas Tomkus, Director of Lithuanian Space Association

2 Historical review q q q The Lithuanian Energy Institute and the The Institute of Biochemistry participated in the soviet space program "Mars" The Institute of Botany researched plant-physiology at zero gravity conditions at Salyut and Mir orbital stations The Faculty of Semiconductor Physics of Vilnius University developed photodetector arrays of robotic vision systems for the Lunar rover Lunokhod q The Lithuanian Textile Institute developed the technology of heat insulation panels for the shuttle Buran q Kaunas University of Technology researched a piezoelectric control and vibrotechnics systems of liquid-fuel rocket engines

3 Ministry of Education and Science EU Structural Assistance implemented by Ministry of Education and Science (1st stage) Integrated Science, Studies and Business Centre Valley program 25,8 34,5 66,8 Sauletekis, M Santara, M Santaka, M Nemunas, M Mari me sector, M 56,6 57,1

4 Ministry of Education and Science EU Structural Assistance implemented by Ministry of Education and Science (1st stage) National Integrated Programmes

5 Ministry of Education and Science For Co-ordination of Integrated Science, Studies and Business Centre Valley Program and National Integrated Programmes in July 2009 four Joint Research Program (JRP) were approved: 1. Joint Research Programme of Engineering and ICT Technologies 2. Joint Research Programme of Material Sciences, Physical and Chemical Technologies 3. Joint Research Programme of Life Sciences 4. Joint Research Programme of Nature Resources and Agrarian Sciences

6 Ministry of Economy EU Structural Assistance implemented by Ministry of Economy Lithuanian economic stimulus package, ~1450 mln EUR, promoting the export and investments Clustering and investment into High Tech and Creative Industries 40,2 66,2 Non- R&D innovaon, M 236,7 R&D Innovaon, M Clusterizaon, M The Infrastructure and Services of Technology Transfer, M 198,7

7 Lithuanian Space Association (LSA) R&D Institutions

8 Lithuanian Space Association (LSA) Enterprises

9 Lithuanian Space Association NSA members involved in Joint Research Programmes (JRP) and Solar System Science, Astronomy and Fundamental Physics

10 JRP of Engineering and ICT Technologies Piezoelectric actuators of Laser optics High temperature resistant plasma coatings Micro stencil for printing of holographic copy protection Study of Chlorine-free technologies of Solid Propulsion FPGA programmed Data processors for Satellite Telecommunication equipment

11 JRP of Material Sciences, Physical and Chemical Technologies Study of photoluminescence spectra with sub micrometer spatial resolution Non-destructive testing of composite aircraft materials Formation of submicrometer metamaterials Semiconductor based Kit for Terahertz Time-Domain Spectroscopy Laser processing of thin-film solar cells

12 JRP of Life Sciences Technologies Identification and construction of enzymes and biosensors for analysts and biotechnology industry In-vivo bio imaging of quantum dots New therapies of cancer targeting Non-invasive optical and ultrasonic tomography New remote processing techniques and spectral analysis of hazard aerosols

13 JRP of Nature Resources and Improvement of nutritional quality of leafy vegetables using solid-state lighting Agrarian Sciences Impact on growth of plants under exposure of Solid-state lighting

14 Aerogeodezijos institutas UAB Lithuanian and international awards for innovations in mapping and GIS 2005 certified ISO 9001:2000 Experience in interpretation of space imagery: For LTDBK50000 digital map of Lithuania (SPOT 10m imagery) For EU Corine Land Cover project (Landsat TM imagery) For military mapping: Topographic maps TOP50LT 1:50K (CIB imagery) MGCP project (Quick Bird imagery) Participation in EU INSPIRE directive based projects: GMES project : Geoland 2 database econtent + project : Nature SDI+ database

15 ARCUS NOVUS UAB Telecommunications and development of investment projects Owner of satellite teleport and data centre Vilnius, Lithuania Research and development of satellite communications technology Production of specialised satellite communication equipment

16 UAB B.G.M. BGM, established in 1991, is a Systems Integrator which focuses exclusively on Multiprocessor Servers and HPC solutions. BGM manufactures and services high-performance technical computing products : Industry standard and enterprise Elitas Servers, Blade Servers, High Performance Computing clusters. Since 1999 BGM has implemented the ISO 9001 standard. BGM specializes in a wide range of custom Linux and Windows computing solutions; Focuses on leading-edge supercomputing technology for business, government and science institutions; Participates in creations of parallel and distributed computing networks(grid) Na onal Space Associa on of Lithuani a

17 GPS partneris UAB Official representative of Leica-Geosystems Installation andmaintenanceovergroundunitsof GPS network GPS network binding to terrain

18 Satellite Broadband solu ons SatGateUAB TeleportservicesforVoice and Data Communica ons Internet connec vity services Audio & Video broadcast Projects

19 Optics and Optoelectronics Ekspla UAB More than 20 years in laser business Product range: o Lasers and Laser systems for R&D o Industrial lasers o Material processing workstations o Power supply units and optoelectronic assemblies Customers: NASA (USA) Berkeley University (USA) Hitachi Research Centre (Japan) California Davis University (USA) Nuclear Research Centres (Israel, Japan) Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (UK) National Research Centre (France) Max Planck Institute (Germany)

20 Automatization and Mechatronics Selteka UAB } ISO 9001:2000 certified by KEMA } IPC-A-610D certified by RENEX } SMD technology } Manual inserting lines } 100 % Quality control } R&D group

21 Lithuanian Steps Towards ESA , Ministry of Education and Science coordinates activities of Inter-ministerial working group on space issues 2007, National Space Technology Platform was established 2008, case study Lithuanian Space Potential was prepared 2008, Lithuanian Prime Minister assigns Ministry of Education and Science to start negotiations with ESA 2009, National Space Association was established 2010, Ministry of Economy prepared Lithuanian Program of Space Research, Technologies and Services 2010, Ministry of Economy sent to ESA the approved draft of Cooperation agreement

22 Lithuanian Steps Towards ESA First official visit of delegation of Lithuania in ESA headquarters, Paris in Dec, 2008

23 Co-operation Agreement with ESA Space science, in particular space astronomy and astrophysics, solar system exploration and solar-terrestrial physics; Earth observation research and applications, in particular environmental monitoring, meteorology, aeronomy and geoinformatics, disaster management; Telecommunications, including service demonstrations as well as satellite navigation; Microgravity research, in particular space biology and medicine, and materials processing; Technology development including software and hardware; Ground segment engineering and utilisation.

24 Strategic Plan to Join ESA Cooperation with ESA, Planning and signing of European Cooperating State Agreement, 2012 European Cooperating State, 2013 Planning and signing of Plan for European Cooperating State, 2013 Associate Member State, Signing of ESA Convention, 2018 ESA Member State, 2018

25 Lithuanian Space Program Development of competitive business sector Creating of favorable conditions for Space research, technologies and innovation Improving public service efficiency and quality of life of Lithuanian citizens. Main Objectives: Creating of favorable environment for consolidation and development of Lithuanian Space sector Initiating and development of cooperation with ESA Promoting of the Lithuanian business and academic potential in joining the ESA and the European space programs.

26 FP7 STAVE results Two Lithuanian institutions recommended for co-operation in the field of Space transportation Coatings Dep. of IRIET Ltd. (Institute of Ultrasound Institute of Research and Implementation of Ecological Kaunas Technology Technologies) University Catalytic coatings on thin (30-40 microns) metal strip Non-destructive testing of APPLICATIONS: composite aircraft Steam Reforming, Biofuel gasification, materials Carbon Nano Tubes growing

27 Lithuanian Orbital slots Lithuania owns two ITU coordinated GEO orbital slots: 23,2E orbital slot -10x27 MHz BSS transponders in 11,37-12,5 GHz frequency band 9,3 W orbital slot -2x800 MHz FSS transponders in 6/4 GHz and 13/10-11 GHz frequency band

28 Clustering opportunities SPACE APPLICATIONS GMES Services Galileo applications Satellite telecommunications, IAP Ground segment engineering SPACE FOUNDATIONS Ultrasonic diagnostics Catalythic coatings High temperature tribology MEMS Fuell cells Biosensors

29 The Vision and Mission Lithuanian Space sector seeks implementation of National R&D and High-Tech competencies in Space projects ESA training on Technical Requirements and Certification in specific ESA projects required Establishing partnership with National Space Agencies and ESA Co-operation with partners from ESA-member and Co-operating States in R&D FP7 projects Running of Quality system and Products Certification procedures Public awareness Valorisation of Space sector Project Results on Social & Economic impact on National Economy

30 THANK YOU! VidmantasTomkus Lithuanian Space Association Gedimino pr. 3, LT Vilnius, Lithuania Tel Fax vto@space-eu.lt