The European Solar Telescope (EST) project has taken a decisive step towards construction with the establishment of the Board of Governmental Representatives (BGR), marking the first formal commitment at the governmental level to this European flagship in solar research. Until now, EST has been driven by a scientific consortium of universities and research institutions across Europe. The creation of the BGR transforms EST into a collaboration among European nations, whose national governments lend political support to the project and to the creation of a future European Solar Telescope
La investigadora del Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) Julia de León, ha sido galardonada con el prestigioso Premio Mujeres a Seguir (MAS) 2024 en la categoría de Ciencia. La distinción reconoce su excepcional trayectoria, su impacto en la investigación Astrofísica y su papel como referente femenino en un sector estratégico. La ceremonia de la XII edición de los Premios Mujeres a Seguir se celebró este 30 de octubre en Madrid, reuniendo a personalidades de la política, la ciencia, la cultura y el deporte para rendir homenaje a mujeres que, con su talento y compromiso, están
The team from IACTEC Espacio, the department of the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) dedicated to developing space technology for small satellites, is taking part this week in the Small Satellites & Services International Forum (SSSIF) 2026, held from 17 to 19 February in Málaga. In this seventh edition, the international forum consolidates itself as one of the main meeting points for the small satellite sector, under the motto “Secure Communications & Other Dual Technologies.” IACTEC Espacio is participating as an exhibitor with its own stand, where it presents its main