Building Slovakia’s Space Legacy: Spacemanic Hosts Slovak Leaders in Brno

This week, we were honored to host a distinguished Slovak delegation at our Spacemanic office in Brno, which included the Slovak Ambassador to Czechia, Ingrid Brocková, and the Slovak Minister of Education, Tomáš Drucker. The visit provided an excellent opportunity to showcase our work and engage in meaningful discussions about the future of space innovation and education.

During their time with us, we delved into various topics, starting with an overview of Spacemanic’s operations and our contributions to the space industry. Our visitors were particularly interested in our CubeSat platforms and nanosatellite technologies since all 4 Slovak satellites launched into space so far have been Cubesats and built by Spacemanic.

A key theme of the discussions was the importance of the European Space Agency (ESA) in supporting international collaboration and the potential for Slovak universities and companies to play a larger role in space-related projects. We explored ideas for strengthening the connection between academic institutions and businesses, highlighting the value of hands-on, high-impact educational initiatives.

The delegation also visited our laboratory, where we showed the processes and tools we use to develop and test our satellite solutions. This hands-on look provided insight into the cutting-edge work being done at Spacemanic with a goal to democratize access to space.

Finally, we touched upon the educational potential of CubeSats. These miniature satellites are not just a gateway to space but also an invaluable tool for inspiring the next generation of engineers, scientists, and innovators. Their adaptability and affordability make them ideal for student-led projects and university research, reinforcing the connection between space exploration and education.

The visit reinforced our shared commitment to advancing the space sector in Slovakia and beyond, and we are excited about the possibilities for collaboration that lie ahead. Thank you to Ambassador Brocková and Minister Drucker for their interest and support—it was a pleasure to host you!