Beyond Gravity

Thanks to YPSAT, which was on board the first Ariane 6 rocket, we have this wonderful shot of the separation of the payload fairing, made by Beyond Gravity in Emmen, Switzerland. YPSAT stands for European Space Agency - ESA Young Professionals Satellite and provides the first images of the key phases of the flight. Impressive images from space and so cool to see our own products in action. 😍 🚀 ❤️

We are still overwhelmed by yesterday's maiden flight of Ariane 6. Beyond Gravity celebrates the successful maiden flight of Ariane 6 by supplying the European launcher manufacturer ArianeGroup with payload fairings, high-temperature insulation and mechanisms for the new rocket. All products were used on the successful maiden flight. What a huge success and an important milestone for the European space industry. 🚀 🛰

A moment that will go down in history. We congratulate our customer ArianeGroup and European Space Agency - ESA on the successful maiden flight of the next-generation rocket - Ariane 6. CEO André Wall had the opportunity to attend this unique experience in Kourou and be part of this milestone. Beyond Gravity supplied ArianeGroup with payload fairings, high-temperature insulation and mechanisms for the new rocket. All products were used on the successful maiden flight.

We are excited to announce the publication of our first #SustainabilityReport and our #NetZeroRoadmap, detailing our commitment to achieving a net zero footprint within our own operations by 2026 🍃 In 2023, our total annual greenhouse gas emissions were approximately 69’860 tons of CO2-eq, with the majority originating from our value chain. Emissions from our direct operations and purchased energy were about 1'239 tCO2-eq. Over the next three years, we will focus on reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, which are directly under our control. As part of our journey to net zero by 2026, we are also striving to reduce Scope 3 emissions through pilot project such as the new headquarters at Zurich Airport's "Circle" (primarily accessible by public transport) and supplier engagement to reduce carbon emissions within the Lithography division. André Wall, CEO Beyond Gravity says: “We aim to harness the power of space technology to address humanity's most pressing challenges. We strive to protect the Earth's environment, promote international cooperation and enable sustainable development to ensure a harmonious and secure future for all." 🌍 Check out our reports: 📄 Sustainability Report https://lnkd.in/eyTsQ-y7 📊 Roadmap to Net Zero https://lnkd.in/eTce2ms6 More about #ESG at Beyond Gravity: https://lnkd.in/eKv4aNfk

Don't miss today's maiden flight of Europe's new rocket Ariane 6🚀 Lift-off window is open from 19:00–23:00 BST/20:00–00:00 CEST 9 July. 📺Watch the inaugural flight of European Space Agency - ESA Ariane 6 live: https://lnkd.in/eKtz-fMu

For Europe's new rocket Ariane 6 🚀 we supplied the Cardan gimbal mechanism for the upper stage of the Ariane 6 rocket. The mechanism serves as a joint for aligning the engine in the thrust vector control of the rocket's upper stage. The mechanism weighs just ten kilograms. It has to transmit the thrust forces of 15 tons (comparable to the power of a diesel locomotive). It also needs to function flawlessly in the large temperature gradient (200 degrees Celsius) between the cold liquid gas propellant tank and the hot combustion chamber. Ariane 6 is Europe’s new heavy lift launch vehicle replacing its predecessor Ariane 5. The Ariane 6 rocket has a reignitable upper stage allowing it to launch multiple missions on different orbits on a single flight. To learn more, check out the ESA media kit: https://lnkd.in/dQHhHJUG Image: Ariane 6 before wet dress rehearsal Image credit: European Space Agency - ESA, L. Bourgeon

Soon the new European launcher 🚀 Ariane 6 will fly into space for the first time. The launch will take place from the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana 🌴 (South America). We supplied high-temperature insulation consisting of glass and ceramic fabric for the main stage (lower stage) of the Ariane 6 launch vehicle. On the journey from Earth to space, the rocket engines have to withstand extreme heat of up to 1,500 degrees Celsius for several minutes. This is a temperature at which iron begins to melt. We also supplied high-temperature insulation for the upper stage of the Ariane 6 launcher. The insulation will be used in the vicinity of the re-ignitable Vinci engine. Image credit: European Space Agency - ESA

🌟 Event Recap: AI Talk Series 🌟 Recently, our very first "AI Talk Series" event at the Circle office in Zurich took place. With over 100 employees attending, the event was a remarkable gathering of minds eager to dive into the world of AI. Our esteemed guest speaker, Daniel Naeff, Head of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at the ETH AI Center, delivered a thought-provoking presentation. He emphasized, "AI will not replace your business. Your competitors using AI will." So, we need to be ready and keep up! We are looking forward to further exchange with the ETH AI Center! “At Beyond Gravity, we are embracing the AI chapter through a comprehensive digital and business transformation. This makes the topic of AI both relevant and exciting for all our employees", says Lukas Gnilka, Strategy & Innovation Manager. "I am looking forward to bringing this series to our other locations, meeting new people, and hearing from speakers as we dive into the exciting topic of AI. Engaging with employees across our different sites and gathering their input is essential to our mission and highlights the diverse ecosystem surrounding our offices", says Julia Nasoni, Intern Innovation Management & Launchpad. #Innovation #AICenter #ETHZurich #DigitalTransformation #AI #FutureOfWork #ContinuousLearning

Great progress on our expansion and exciting developments We are pleased to share an exciting update: Our second factory in Decatur, USA, is making impressive progress. The market and facility here are five times the size of our site in Switzerland. Additionally, our site in Florida is well-prepared for growth in the USA, with two new plants soon doubling our capacity. Further expansions are planned as we partner with a new customer in the USA. More on this in the next quarter. Looking ahead, in August 2024 will see the opening of our new plant in Linköping, Sweden, where we produce the market-leading Dispenser and in September 2024, we will celebrate the inauguration of our new site in Lisbon. By January 2025, we will roll out our globally connected digital systems, ensuring seamless collaboration and integration across all locations. Preparations and tests are already in full swing and showing promising progress. We are proud of these significant developments and look forward to driving our vision forward ⭐🚀 #DigitalTransformation #Growth #Space

Congratulations to our customer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries on the successful launch of the H3 rocket last night. The H3 rocket lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center carrying the Advanced Land Observing Satellite-4 (ALOS-4), also known as DAICHI-4. Beyond Gravity is a proud partner of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and supplies the playload fairing for the Japanese rocket H3. We look forward to being part of the next flight. 🚀