[en] The Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO) will enable a transformative leap in the direct imaging and characterization of Earth-like exoplanets. For this, NASA is focusing on early investment in technology development prior to mission definition and actively seeking international partnerships earlier than for previous missions. The "R&D for Space-Based HCI in Europe" workshop, held in March 2024 at Paris Observatory, convened leading experts in high-contrast imaging (HCI) to discuss European expertise and explore potential strategies for European contributions to HWO. This paper synthesizes the discussions and outcomes of the workshop, highlighting Europe's critical contributions to past and current HCI efforts, the synergies between ground- and space-based technologies, and the importance of laboratory testbeds and collaborative funding mechanisms. Key conclusions include the need for Europe to invest in technology development for areas such as deformable mirrors and advanced detectors, and establish or enhance laboratory facilities for system-level testing. Putting emphasis on the urgency of aligning with the timeline of HWO, the participants called on an open affirmation by the European Space Agency (ESA) that a European contribution to HWO is clearly anticipated, to signal national agencies and unlock funding opportunities at the national level. Based on the expertise demonstrated through R&D, Europe is poised to play a pivotal role in advancing global HCI capabilities, contributing to the characterization of temperate exoplanets and fostering innovation across domains.
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STAR - Space sciences, Technologies and Astrophysics Research - ULiège
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Space science, astronomy & astrophysics
Author, co-author :
Laginja, Iva; NOVA, Leiden University, Einsteinweg 55, 2333 CC, Leiden, The Netherlands , LIRA, Observatoire de Paris, Université PSL, CNRS, Sorbonne Université, Université Paris Cité, 5 place Jules Janssen, 92195, Meudon, France
Carrión-González, Óscar; LIRA, Observatoire de Paris, Université PSL, CNRS, Sorbonne Université, Université Paris Cité, 5 place Jules Janssen, 92195, Meudon, France , MPIA, Max-Planck-Institut für Astronomie, Königstuhl 17, D-69117, Heidelberg, Germany
Laugier, Romain; Katholieke University of Leuven, Astronomical Institute
Leboulleux, Lucie; IPAG, Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, 38000, Grenoble, France
Potier, Axel; Division of Space and Planetary Sciences, University of Bern, Sidlerstrasse 5, 3012, Bern, Switzerland , LIRA, Observatoire de Paris, Université PSL, CNRS, Sorbonne Université, Université Paris Cité, 5 place Jules Janssen, 92195, Meudon, France
Kühn, Jonas; Division of Space and Planetary Sciences, University of Bern, Sidlerstrasse 5, 3012, Bern, Switzerland
Le Duigou, Jean-Michel; CNES - Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales, 18 Av. Edouard Belin, 31401, Toulouse, France
Mazoyer, Johan; LIRA, Observatoire de Paris, Université PSL, CNRS, Sorbonne Université, Université Paris Cité, 5 place Jules Janssen, 92195, Meudon, France
Mesa, Dino; Astronomical Observatory of Padua
Min, Michiel; Netherlands Institute for Space Research
Mouillet, David; IPAG, Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, 38000, Grenoble, France
Mugnier, Laurent M.; Office National d'Etudes et de Recherche Aerospatiale, France
Orban De Xivry, Gilles ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Unités de recherche interfacultaires > Space sciences, Technologies and Astrophysics Research (STAR)
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