This week, ADVACAM CEO Jan Sohar, as part of our Czech Space industry delegation led by the Czech minister of Transportation Martin Kupka, embarked on an insightful journey across the USA, visiting numerous key players in the space sector.ย They visited almost every key company in the country, including the headquarters of:
- NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Lockheed Martin Space
- Axiom Space
- Intuitive Machines
- …and several other notable organizations.
๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ง๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐๐:
The trip was more than just exploratory; it provided deep insights, especially in our discussions about Space Weather monitoring solutions. But, what stood out the most?
๐๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฒ’๐ ๐๐ป๐ด๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐. ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ’๐ ๐๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ฐ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป:
Europe shines with its rich academic freedom and traditions, constantly generating innovative technological ideas. However, it often faces hurdles in capitalizing on these innovations, hindered by a somewhat static funding system. Conversely, the United States demonstrates a keen sense for business opportunities, propelled by a dynamic private funding sector. This environment fosters speed and flexibility but sometimes lacks in pioneering truly innovative solutions. For instance, in Space Radiation Monitoring, there’s a noticeable trend to stick with tried-and-tested methods rather than breaking new ground.
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐๐ต ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ – ๐๐ผ๐น๐น๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป!
The conclusion is clear: Europe and the United States have much to offer each other, with complementary strengths. Fostering closer cooperation is not just beneficial; it’s essential to truly excel. We can create a win-win situation, leveraging Europe’s creative potential and America’s business savvy to propel the space industry forward.
All credit to the main organizers: Jan Hladรญk from the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Washington, Ministry of Transport, Czech Republic, and Hospodรกลskรก komora ฤeskรฉ republiky.
