15/04/2019 (Agence Europe) – The European Space Agency (ESA) presented a new platform, the Open Space Innovation Platform (OSIP), on Friday 12 April. Objective: To improve the feedback of innovative ideas that are emerging in research centres and companies, but also among European citizens, in order to strengthen the future competitiveness of the European space industry. “We hope to build and nurture a community of space technology enthusiasts [...] enabling people to collaborate smoothly with [ESA] experts”, said Director General Jan Wörner. ESA will regularly launch thematic campaigns, the first two are the detection of marine plastics and the expansion of autonomous ship pilotage areas. To consult the platform: https://bit.ly/2IxIwZR. (PH)