The Skytek system is important to the mission for three fundamental reasons. It further ensures the safety of our astronauts and enhances the efficiency in which they carry out procedures. Also, its use of XML technology will represent a cost-saving for ground personnel by making procedure changes easier to implement.

This is an excellent example of how space technology can benefit society. This technology has been rigorously tested under extreme situations for reliability. By harnessing these developments, huge leaps can be achieved in efficiency, safety and saving lives.

By equipping our crews with the latest technology, we can avoid delays and ensure that injured parties are getting the best possible care. This system means that our firefighters have access to key plans on their way to incidents and at the scene of accidents.

ICHEC is working with Irish technology company Skytek to provide an archive for the European Space Agency for Sentinel and other data. A portal will provide archived products, real-time data and on-demand processing for the public sector and commercial users in Ireland.

The Skytek system is important to the Columbus module for three fundamental reasons. It ensures the safety of our astronauts, enhances the efficiency in which they carry out procedures and its use of XML technology will represent a cost-saving for ground personnel by making procedure changes easier to implement.

A true game-changer. The perfect solution where technology supports and enhances the role of the insurer to add value, identify opportunities and ultimately improve profitability and growth.

Following the ESA's support, it is rewarding to see a practical application of science to the insurance industry - and in turn, supporting re-insurers globally to have confidence in the protection of their assets.