Over 500 participants from across Europe’s scientific, industrial and political landscapes, visited the Danish EU Presidency, Space Conference 2025 this week, so did our Sales Manager Denmark Torben Hajslund.
Hosted by Aalborg University, the event became a strategic platform to discuss how Europe can strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving global space industry – with defence and security as the key words of the decade.
“Space is no longer a niche technology sector – it’s a strategic capability for sovereignty, defence and resilience”, says Sales Manager Denmark, Torben Hajslund.
Policy and Purpose – the need for secure access
From the opening session, European autonomy was a central message. Keynotes from the Danish Minister for Higher Education and Science, the European Space Agency (ESA), and DG DEFIS underlined how Europe must ensure secure access to space infrastructure and data – especially amid growing geopolitical tensions and increased competition from non-EU players.
“We are entering a golden era for the European space industry. Never have we seen such momentum in small-sat constellations, green propulsion, secure communications and earth-observation technologies”, says Hajslund.
Security and resilience from space
Another strong theme revolved around dual-use technologies – where civilian and defence applications overlap. Panels explored how satellite communications, navigation and earth-observation can protect critical infrastructure and support climate monitoring, as well as play a central role to both defence readiness and disaster resilience.
“The dual-use overlap raises the bar for compliance and trust in the entire supply chain. Every piece launched into orbit must be fully traceable, certified, and produced by partners who understand the criticality of space requirements”
“At Confidee, we work with a trusted network of space-qualified ECSS/ESA PCB manufacturers. Our AS9120, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications are proof that we take traceability, data security, documentation and process control seriously. We apply a RegTech-based verification model that document and secure every process step in our partners supply chains”, says Hajslund.
Science and innovation foster collaboration
Researchers presented advances in materials, propulsion, micro-satellite systems and on-board electronics. Aalborg University showcased its role as a European leader in CubeSat missions and student-driven space projects, including real-time data collection from low-earth orbit and AI-enhanced satellite control.
“It is such a joy to take part in Denmarks growing role as a space hub where innovation and collaboration join forces”, says Hajslund.
The Danish Space Conference 2025 reaffirmed Denmark’s and Europe’s strong ambitions for growth in the space sector — further underscored by the Danish Government’s recent commitment of DKK 2.7 billion to strengthen sustainable, secure, and competitive space activities founded on science, innovation, and international collaboration.
“For Confidee, this means continuing to bridge regulatory precision with technological excellence – ensuring that every PCB powering tomorrow’s spacecraft is as reliable as the orbit it’s destined for.
That means our customers, whether they’re research institutions or defence-grade satellite integrators, can focus on mission performance while we safeguard the compliance, data integrity and traceability behind each PCB.
“In space, there are no second chances”, says Hajslund.
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