CATA participated in an aerospace conference in Santiago

Claudia San Martín, Innovation Leader at the Center for Astrophysics and Associated Technologies (CATA), served on a panel at the 10th South American Space Generation Workshop, where she highlighted the contribution of astronomy to the development of technologies aimed at addressing local challenges.

The Center for Astrophysics and Associated Technologies (CATA) played a prominent role at the 10th South American Space Generation Workshop (SA-SGW 2026), an international gathering that brought together representatives from academia, industry, and the global aerospace ecosystem. As a sponsor, the Center stood out for its technological development and applied innovation in Chile.

The event took place on April 6 and 7 in Santiago as part of the International Air and Space Fair (FIDAE), Latin America’s leading aerospace, defense, and security event, which brought together industry leaders, government officials, and young professionals to promote collaboration and the exchange of knowledge in the space sector.

A highlight of the event was the keynote address by Michael López-Alegría of Axiom Space, who discussed the future of commercial space exploration and its implications for the region.

In this context, Claudia San Martín participated in the panel “Technology for the Territory: From Sky to Territory,” where she explained how research in astronomy and space sciences can be translated into concrete solutions for challenges such as natural disaster management, agricultural management, and environmental monitoring using satellite data. She also highlighted the need to advance public policies that strengthen the link between research, industry, and technological entrepreneurship.

CATA’s presence at this international event reinforced its role in promoting astronomy-based technologies and their potential applications that contribute to the country’s development, thereby strengthening its contribution to the innovation ecosystem and the connection between science and society.