About Us
Our mission
Founded in 1996, the Wallonie Espace association aims to promote and enhance the potential of the Walloon Space sector at national and international level. It was recognised in October 2003 as the Space Cluster of the Walloon Region. Through the Marshall plan, Wallonie Espace has become a partner of the SKYWIN cluster representing its Space component. Its 32 members - industrial companies and academic centres - are involved in Space technology and research in Wallonia and Brussels.
Wallonie Espace represents some 1800 employees and a turnover of 350 M€.
The association has the following aims and purposes:
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Promote the valuable know-how of the Space sector
in Wallonia and Brussels, towards the public authorities in order to obtain the financial resources required to reinforce its competitiveness at international level.
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Stimulate the interest of the general public and of youngsters in particular
in the importance of Space systems and careers in the Space sector, thus ensuring a pool of expertise for the future.
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Favour the exchange of information
in order to optimize the conditions around the development of Space activities in Wallonia and in Brussels.
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Develop a joint prospective view
that goes beyond the immediate needs of each company and every laboratory in the association.
Our Expertise
A Global Player in All Fields of SpaceThe Wallonie Espace members are actively demonstrating expertise and excellence in various fields and with specific applications of Space technology such as equipment for satellite payloads, launchers, system exploitation, Space applications, etc. Their achievements are particularly useful for the Ariane and Vega Space transportation programmes, meteorological forecast, remote sensing applications, exploration of the solar system, understanding of phenomena at the heart of the universe …
An overview of the Wallonie Espace skills and fields of activity:
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A Leading Actor in European Launchers
Structures – Integrated thrust vector control system – Servo actuator – On-board electronics & software – Cryogenic valves – Test benches
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State-of-the-Art Technologies in Earth Observation
Optical instruments – Electronics & software – Platform structures – Satellite control centres – Satellite simulations
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A World-Wide Presence on the Telecommunications Market
Electronics & software – Ground operations – Heat management
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A Strategic Contributor to Navigation
Ground Segment – Power Electronics
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A Large Spectrum of Skills in Space Applications
Earth Observation applications –– Space Situational Awareness –– Climate Change
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A Recognised Expertise in Science & Exploration
Optical instruments & scientific payloads – Tests in simulated Space environment – Astronomy – Structures, electronics & software – Satellite control centres
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A Trusted Partner in Research, Education & Technology Transfer
60 University departments & 2 research centres – Masters in Aerospace engineering & Space sciences – CubeSat – Eurospace Center for edutainment– ESA BIC incubator
