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Solenix to Lead ESA's EO Downstream Engineering Support (EODES) Service28 July 2026

Solenix Engineering Schweiz GmbH is pleased to announce the signature of a new contract with the European Space Agency (ESA/ESRIN) for the provision of Earth Observation Downstream Engineering Support (EODES) services.

The contract, awarded to a consortium comprising Solenix Engineering Schweiz GmbH as Prime Contractor, together with CGI Italia s.r.l. and Serco Italia S.p.A., has an initial duration of three years (2026 to 2029), with an option for ESA to extend the service by a further two years until 2031.

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First light for the Italian IRIDE programme01 April 2025

Solenix is involved in multiple aspects of the IRIDE programme, contributing to downstream development activities—including the ground segment, services marketplace, and instrument expertise.

On this occasion, we also had the opportunity to support the programme’s communication and outreach, thanks to the trust placed in our team by ESA.

A few weeks ago, our team was asked to assist with post-processing and refining the first image from the IRIDE programme. The challenge was anything but trivial—after all, there’s never a second chance to make a first impression.

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CityNexus: Solenix's Contribution to Urban Digital Twins - Climate Resilient Urban Planning17 July 2024

Urban areas globally grapple with challenges like traffic congestion and poor air quality. CityNexus, an innovative application on the DestinE Platform, aims to alleviate these issues for Copenhagen's Local Council of Amager Vest. It offers powerful "what-if" scenarios, visualizing the impacts of urban development decisions on mobility, air quality, public health, and service accessibility.

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Solenix @SPACETECHEXPO in Bremen27 November 2023

What an incredible adventure our recent trip to the Bremen Space Expo was.
 
Our mission for day zero: "Raise the Flag". The day started with the team leaving the office, with a van packed with our booth and our merch. Six hours later and after a pit stop for cheeseburgers, we successfully set up our booth.
 

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Revolutionizing Space Operations: The Evolution of MUST01 November 2023

In an era marked by rapid advancements in technology and the growing importance of space exploration and satellite-based services, the European Space Agency (ESA) has been for the last 20 years at the forefront of innovation and excellence in space missions. Central to ESA's successful satellite monitoring endeavours is the MUST (Mission Utility and Support Tool) software.

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Exploring AI challenges: common limitations of large language models such as those used by ChatGPT05 October 2023

In recent years, significant advancements have been made in the development of Large Language Models (LLMs) within the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Models like GPT-3 (used in ChatGPT) and GPT-4, created by OpenAI, have demonstrated unprecedented capabilities, challenging conventional understandings of learning and cognition. These LLMs showcase remarkable proficiency in solving complex tasks across diverse domains such as mathematics, coding, medicine, law, and psychology.

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Überlog gets a makeover05 September 2023

Solenix is constantly exploring new and innovative ways of improving the user experience of its Überlog application.

Over the summer, the Überlog team was busy building a new graphical user interface, while at the same time implementing new features that were requested by users. 

Drawing on our knowledge in user experience and user interface design, we are improving workflows and access to information in the application. These improvements will enhance user experience, making it easier to browse and use Überlog.

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