(External link) / 20-23.01.2026
The E-Sailors team recently participated in the Winter Satellite Workshop, contributing actively through presentations, a poster session, and engaging discussions with the wider space community. The event provided a valuable platform to showcase project progress and exchange ideas with researchers and industry experts.
Picture 1: E-Sailors’ announcement for the Winter Satellite Workshop, by Aditya Savio Paul
Several E-Sailors partners took the stage with dedicated presentations:
- Aditya Savio Paul (University of Tartu) presented the MSCA Doctoral Network E-Sailors, outlining the project’s vision and research goals. He also presented the same topic during the poster session, sparking further discussions.
- Perttu Yli-Opas (Aurora Propulsion Technologies) shared first propulsion test results from the WISDOM mission, offering exciting insights from ongoing in-orbit developments.
- Pekka Janhunen (Finnish Meteorological Institute) presented the Plasma Brake experiment, highlighting its relevance for satellite propulsion and deorbiting technologies.
In addition, PI Aditya Savio Paul visited Aurora Propulsion Technologies, where he met with Perttu Yli-Opas to discuss project-related topics and strengthen collaboration.
Picture 2: Aditya Savio Paul meeting with Perttu Yli-Opas in the Aurora Propulsion Technologies, by Aditya Savio Paul
Overall, the workshop proved to be a productive and inspiring event for the E-Sailors project.
