{"id":1530,"date":"2025-12-31T11:41:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T11:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lofar.bg\/staging\/?p=1530"},"modified":"2026-03-31T07:49:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T07:49:27","slug":"lofar-bg-progress-update-2024-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lofar.bg\/?p=1530&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"LOFAR-BG Progress Update: 2024\u20132025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>This article is part of a series in which we highlight the key milestones in the development of LOFAR-BG.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1530_c68090-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1530_c68090-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1530_c68090-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:80px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:80px;padding-bottom:80px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id1530_c68090-a9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1530_c68090-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1530_c68090-a9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1530_c68090-a9 alignfull has-theme-palette9-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column1530_8dff9e-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1530_8dff9e-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1530_8dff9e-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1530_8dff9e-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1530_8dff9e-75{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1530_8dff9e-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1530_8dff9e-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1530_8dff9e-75 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1530_b268d7-73, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1530_b268d7-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1530_b268d7-73\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1530_b268d7-73 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1530_b268d7-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1530_b268d7-73\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1530_b268d7-73 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1530_b268d7-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1530_b268d7-73\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h6 class=\"kt-adv-heading1530_b268d7-73 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1530_b268d7-73\">Contract signed and preparations underway for next-generation station installation<\/h6>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1530_85f5db-3f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1530_85f5db-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1530_85f5db-3f\"]{padding-bottom:0px;margin-bottom:10px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1530_85f5db-3f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1530_85f5db-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1530_85f5db-3f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1530_85f5db-3f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1530_85f5db-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1530_85f5db-3f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1530_85f5db-3f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1530_85f5db-3f\">In 2024, LOFAR-BG reached a major milestone with the signing of a contract for the manufacturing and delivery of the station with Astrotec Holding, a company associated with ASTRON. This ensures that the Bulgarian station will be built using the latest available technologies developed within the LOFAR 2.0 framework.<br>LOFAR 2.0 represents a large-scale upgrade of the telescope, introducing new data processing systems, improved sensitivity, and the ability to conduct simultaneous observations across multiple frequency bands. The large-scale upgrade of European stations began in 2025, and LOFAR-BG will be part of this new generation.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image1530_6ee144-fa:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:0px;}.kb-image1530_6ee144-fa.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image1530_6ee144-fa .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:668px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image1530_6ee144-fa.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image1530_6ee144-fa .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image1530_6ee144-fa{max-width:668px;}.image-is-svg.kb-image1530_6ee144-fa{-webkit-flex:0 1 100%;flex:0 1 100%;}.image-is-svg.kb-image1530_6ee144-fa img{width:100%;}.kb-image1530_6ee144-fa:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image1530_6ee144-fa.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-top:0px;}.kb-image1530_6ee144-fa .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1530_6ee144-fa size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land169\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"461\" height=\"307\" src=\"https:\/\/lofar.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Copy-of-LOFARBG_AI_view_02_malka.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lofar.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Copy-of-LOFARBG_AI_view_02_malka.png 461w, https:\/\/lofar.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Copy-of-LOFARBG_AI_view_02_malka-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/div><figcaption><em>Concept image of the future LOFAR-BG station<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1530_c6703a-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1530_c6703a-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1530_c6703a-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1530_c6703a-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1530_c6703a-e4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1530_c6703a-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1530_c6703a-e4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1530_c6703a-e4 kb-section-sm-dir-vertical inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image1530_fcf1a9-91:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image1530_fcf1a9-91:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image1530_fcf1a9-91.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;}.kb-image1530_fcf1a9-91 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1530_fcf1a9-91 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/lofar.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lofar.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lofar.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lofar.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lofar.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lofar.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/unnamed.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1530_d40882-f2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1530_d40882-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1530_d40882-f2\"]{padding-top:0px;margin-top:15px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1530_d40882-f2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1530_d40882-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1530_d40882-f2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1530_d40882-f2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1530_d40882-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1530_d40882-f2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h6 class=\"kt-adv-heading1530_d40882-f2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1530_d40882-f2\"><\/h6>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1530_8c24aa-ba, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1530_8c24aa-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1530_8c24aa-ba\"]{padding-bottom:0px;margin-bottom:10px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1530_8c24aa-ba mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1530_8c24aa-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1530_8c24aa-ba\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1530_8c24aa-ba img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1530_8c24aa-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1530_8c24aa-ba\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1530_8c24aa-ba wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1530_8c24aa-ba\">At the same time, the Bulgarian team is actively involved in international technological initiatives such as the DANTE project, which develops next-generation antenna electronics. This participation highlights that Bulgaria is not only a user of advanced technology, but also a contributor to its development.<br>Preparations for installation include coordination with international teams, participation in technical meetings, and planning of future station operations. The installation of LOFAR-BG is expected to begin in 2026, marking a major milestone in the project\u2019s development.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This article is part of a series in which we highlight the key milestones in the development of LOFAR-BG. 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