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VIRAC representative participates in Deep Tech Atelier conference

Apr 20, 2021

The project "Establishing RT-16 S-band uplink and downlink RF to IF chain for TT&C service, RTGS" was implemented by the Ventspils International Radio Astronomy Centre (VIRAC) of the Ventspils University of Applied Sciences Institute of Engineering and the Swedish Space Corporation (SSC). Mārcis Donerblics, scientific leader of the project, participated in the "Deep Tech Atelier" conference organised by LIAA, which took place from April 14th till 16th, by presenting the current results of the project and sharing experience in cooperation with the European Space Agency (ESA).


It is an international conference focused on technology and entrepreneurship, with one of the verticals dedicated to Space Tech this year. The conference also marked the end of Latvia's participation in the ESA PECS program, highlighting the successes achieved during the program (2015-2020) and the new opportunities offered by the ESA Associate Member status.


More information about the conference: https://deeptechatelier.com/



The total approved cost of project No 4000131327/20/NL/SC, funded by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia under the European Space Agency program "European Cooperation Plan," is 199 053.00 EUR (VeA part: 166 181.00 EUR, SSC part: 32 872.00 EUR). The project is expected to last 16 months (07.2020-11.2021).


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By Elīna Ērkšķe • 03 Mar, 2022
Dear colleagues and friends, Last Thursday marked a dark moment in the history of Europe and the world as we became witness of a brutal and unprovoked act of war by Russia against a sovereign nation in the centre of Europe - Ukraine. We are deeply saddened by this. We at Ventspils University of Applied Sciences stand with the people of Ukraine at this difficult time and join the international community in condemning on the strongest possible terms the act of illegal aggression. We are prepared to offer every possible support within our means to staff, researchers and students at your institution. We are open look into the possibility to host your staff shorter or longer for periods of time. Once again - we stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and our thoughts are with all those directly or indirectly impacted by this invasion. Yours sincerely, Dr. Karlis Kreslins Rector of the Ventspils University of Applied Sciences Foto: Shutterstock
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