Nihonbashi space week 2026

Presentation

• Nanoelectronics for Scalable New Space Systems
• Erwin Hijzen, program director Aerospace & security
• Date & Time: Wednesday, December 2, 2026 / 10:00 - 12:00 
• Venue: Muromachi Mitsui Hall & Conference, Room A/B
• The shift toward “New Space” is redefining the requirements for space electronics, with shorter mission lifetimes, rapid deployment, and large-scale constellations driving the need for cost-effective and highly scalable solutions. In this context, nanoelectronics plays a critical role in enabling high-volume, high-performance systems built on advanced semiconductor technologies. This presentation by Erwin Hijzen, portfolio manager Aerospace at imec, explores how scaling in CMOS, heterogeneous integration, and system-on-chip design enables compact, low-power platforms that support mass production and faster innovation cycles. Rather than focusing solely on extreme robustness, we highlight design trade-offs that balance performance, cost, and sufficient resilience for shorter mission durations. We further examine how increased integration of sensing, computing, and communication functions supports highly capable yet standardized architectures, accelerating deployment across constellations and new mission types. These advances demonstrate how nanoelectronics is a key driver in making space more accessible, flexible, and scalable in the New Space era.