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Electric Propulsion News!! Last week after more than nine years the project EPIC Horizon Europe - "Electric Propulsion Innovation & Competitiveness", a program support activity lead by the European Space Agency - ESA and funded by the European Commission in the field of #ElectricPropulsion came to an end. Electric propulsion is a key enabling technology for future space activities which is why multiple projects were funded as part of a #StrategicResearchCluster in #Horizon2020 and #HorizonEurope. To go even further, we also funded electric propulsion activities in the Deutsche Raumfahrtagentur im DLR within the National Program for Space and Innovation to boost research and developments in Germany. As part of EPIC Horizon Europe consortium the Deutsche Raumfahrtagentur im DLR together with other European national space agencies (#ESA, #CDTI, #CNES, #ASI, #BELSPO, #UKSA) and industry associations (SME4SPACE and ASD-Eurospace) we supported the #StrategicResearchCluster by monitoring the research and development progress, mapping new global electric propulsion systems, roadmapping based on trends and needs, and disseminating information through workshops and public outreach. ❗ Here are the results for #Germany: the number of companies developing electric propulsion systems went from 2 to 7 in those nine years! ❗ Here is a list of German companies with current developments or already existing products: ArianeGroup: development of the #RIT1X (Low Power) and #RIT2X (Medium Power) based on Gridded Ion Thruster (GIT) technology. https://www.giesepp.com/ THALES DEUTSCHLAND GMBH: development of the #EV0 (Low Power), #EV1 (Medium Power) and #EV2 (High Power) based on High Efficiency Multistage Plasma (HEMP) technology. https://www.hempt-ng.eu/ Airbus Defence and Space: development of the #iFACT-10 (Very Low Power), #iFACT-300 (Low Power) and #iFACT-1000 (Medium Power) based on Advanced Cusp Field Thruster (ACFT) technology. https://www.epic-ifact.eu/ AI: Aerospace Innovation GmbH & Leibniz Institute of Surface Engineering (IOM): development of the #IonJet (Very Low Power) based on a Gridded Ion Thruster (GIT) technology for small satellites. Morpheus Space: development of the #GO-2 (Very Low Power) based on Field Emission Electric Propulsion (FEEP) technology. Neutron Star Systems DE GmbH: development of the #SUPREME-5kW (Medium Power) and 100kW (Very High Power) based on Magnetoplasmadynamic thruster (MPD) technology. BERLIN SPACE Consortium: development of the #HET-2mN and 5mN (Very Low Power) based on Hall Effect Thruster (HET) technology. Not to forget the German companies providing components to the electric propulsion system such as AST Advanced Space Technologies GmbH with fluid management systems and ASP Equipment GmbH for Power Processing Units. All publicly available results of the EPIC Horizon Europe project can be found here: https://www.epic-src.eu/

Meet ZemQuest, runner-up of the ESA Technology Transfer Competition Space for Energy. With their solution: “AluAirZero lightweight mobile energy - Swap, don't charge!" they are on the way to unlock the performance of aluminium-air batteries while being fully circular. 🔋♻   AluAirZero aims to bring emission-free and sustainable electrification for industrial mobility and long-range electrical aviation. The aluminium-air technology is based on a NASA patent and offers five times higher energy density than lithium-ion, high levels of safety and near-zero downtime. Batteries do not have to be charged, but can be quickly swapped and reactivated at ZemQuest facilities. Furthermore, synergies with the ESA Space Power Laboratory will be explored. In a later stage, asset health tracking using GNSS and SatCom are expected to be integrated to ensure a seamless logistic solution.   Congratulations with your second place and well-deserved prize of 10,000 euro. ➡ Learn more about technology transfer opportunities with the Dutch #ESATechnologyBroker: https://lnkd.in/eCTCtcKf #SpaceBusiness #TechnologyTransfer #Batteries Topsector Energie Financieringsloket Topsector Logistiek Michiel Kruijff David de Haas ESA Commercialisation Gateway NSO - Netherlands Space Office NL Space Campus

🚀 Unveiling the Intricacies of In-Space Propulsion... Space travel is on the brink of a major evolution! With companies like Agile Space Industries , InSpacePropulsion Technologies (ISPTech), and Arkadia Space at the forefront, we're witnessing an exciting era in propulsion technology. Let's dive into the future of space travel and its environmental impact. Key Highlights: 🌌 Types of Propulsion: Chemical, electric, nuclear - each suited for specific missions. 🔋 Electric vs. Chemical: Electric for minor adjustments, chemical for interplanetary speed. 🌍 Environmental Impact: Agile Space addresses misconceptions about pollution and toxicity in space propulsion. 🌱 Green Propulsion: InSpacePropulsion Technologies focuses on less toxic alternatives like hydrogen peroxide and nitrous oxide-ethane. 🛰️ Practical Application: Arkadia Space emphasizes cost-effective, eco-friendly propulsion systems. "Any propellant has to be stable long term on the spacecraft, so it can be useful over many years," says Lars Osborne, Chief Engineer at Agile Space Industries. The balance between efficiency, storability, and environmental impact is crucial in advancing space travel technology. As the industry evolves, balancing innovation with environmental responsibility remains a challenge. How do you think these advancements in propulsion technology will shape the future of space travel? https://lnkd.in/ebhRVgcC #SpaceTech #PropulsionInnovation #SustainableSpaceTravel

“Rolls-Royce and easyJet to perform #hydrogen testing at NASA’s Stennis Space Center” “Rolls-Royce announced it has broken ground on a truly unique engine test site to perform outdoor, full-scale #gasturbinehydrogentesting . The development of the site and engine testing is in partnership with easyJet and will be located at NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.” “This program is part of Rolls-Royce’s goal to develop technologies that meet the world’s growing demand for power while enabling #netzero by 2050. The testing will demonstrate the integration of technologies required for 100% #hydrogenfuel operation on a modified Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engine. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is providing engineering expertise to Rolls-Royce to achieve this milestone.” “In addition to #hydrogen research, Rolls-Royce continues to focus on other key elements of its technology strategy – specifically the enhancement of #gasturbineengines ; promoting and enabling the incorporation of #sustainableaviationfuels (#SAF); and other forms of power including increased #electrification .” Photo of Rolls-Royce Press release https://shorturl.at/41Wov https://lnkd.in/eFQMu9d7? Source- original post Read all my posts #MariusPreston

🚀 ESA's In-Space Transportation Proof-of-Concept 2: Pioneering In-Orbit Refilling European Space Agency - ESA is shaping the future of space logistics with its In-Space Transportation Proof-of-Concept 2 (PoC-2). This ambitious venture focuses on in-orbit cryogenic propellant storage and refilling, a crucial step towards a sustainable European in-orbit refilling ecosystem. Key Aspects of PoC-2: 🌌 PoC-2 aims to develop long-duration cryogenic propellant management and in-orbit refilling capabilities. 🛰️ The venture involves creating a system-of-systems with interoperable In-Space Transportation Vehicles (ISTVs). 🤖 These ISTVs will be capable of docking with spacecraft and cargo in-orbit, refilling themselves at orbital propellant depots, and performing multiple missions. Enabling a New Era in #SpaceTransportation: 🌍 ESA's vision includes a "hub and spoke" approach with reusable launchers and an in-space transportation network. 🔄 The focus is on making ISTVs evolve from expendable spacecraft to reusable space-tugs, enhancing the orbital economy. 🛠️ The venture will identify and mature critical building-blocks for in-orbit rendezvous, docking, refilling, and cargo transfer. Collaboration and Innovation: 🌐 ESA encourages collaboration among European #SpaceTech players to foster standardised interfaces and innovation. 💡 The venture aims to de-risk space transportation capabilities and promote an inclusive European space transportation ecosystem. 📅 PoC-2 will explore fluidic aspects like cryogenic propellant storage, lines connection and propellant transfer. Join the Venture: 📝 ESA invites ideas, insights, and expertise from industry leaders to shape PoC-2 and contribute to the European SpaceTech ecosystem. 🤝 This campaign is an opportunity for primes and technology providers to engage in a transformative project for in-space transportation. 🔗 Learn more about this groundbreaking initiative and how you can contribute: https://smpl.is/8dmyu Are you a #startup, #investor, or industry player passionate about #NewSpace? Follow Einstein Industries Ventures to stay updated on the latest innovations and breakthroughs in our #space! #ESA #SpaceTech #InSpaceTransportation #InOrbitRefilling #CryogenicPropellant #SpaceLogistics #SpaceInnovation #EuropeanSpaceAgency #SpaceMission #EinsteinIVv #NewSpace

"A palm-sized propulsion option for future space missions: Each one of these seven emitter arrays etched onto this silicon wafer using micro- and nano-technology possesses more than 500 pinhole-sized emitters that spray out ions, accelerated via an electrostatic field to maximize thrust. Inherently scalable, this "electrospray" technology is being developed as a cost- and mass-effective method of propelling CubeSats and other small satellites. For the first time in Europe, this ionic-liquid based electrospray propulsion system has achieved more than 400 hours of continuous operation. "Everyone knows that 'space is hard,' but we like to say that 'propulsion is harder,'" comments Daniel Pérez Grande, CEO & Co-founder of IENAI Space in Spain, who is developing the technology for ESA. "Developing a new technology, which we have built from scratch, has been no easy feat, but we are confident that our propulsion products will stand out in the market for their incredible performance and customization capabilities; and in fact we have already been approached by a number of interested parties in the industry." Known as ATHENA (Adaptable THruster based on Electrospray powered by Nanotechnology), this system is one of three currently being developed by ESA to harness electrospray propulsion for space. ATHENA relies on conductive ionic-liquid salts as a fuel. This liquid flows through nano-textured conical emitters to be accelerated between an emitter and an extractor operating at different electric potentials. The interaction between the surface tension of the liquid and the applied electrostatic field forms ions which can be sprayed out at very high speeds (on the order of 20km/s), creating the force to move the satellite."... Phys org read & learn more

Beyond proud for being featured in the success story blog of the ESA Commercialisation Gateway! 🚀 A big thanks to ESA BIC Czech Republic for your continuous support! 🤩 Read more about our journey and most importantly, about our current projects in the article here ▶️ https://lnkd.in/dB3mpyqV #newspace #aerospace #spaceindustry #spacetechnology 📡

𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 #Rocket #liquid #propulsion refers to a propulsion system used in rockets where liquid propellants are used to generate thrust. In this type of propulsion system, two separate liquids, typically a fuel and an oxidizer, are stored in tanks aboard the rocket. These liquids are pumped into a combustion chamber, where they are mixed and ignited. The rocket liquid propulsion market is a crucial sector within the aerospace industry, dedicated to the development, manufacturing, and deployment of liquid-fueled rocket propulsion systems. Liquid propulsion systems utilize liquid propellants such as liquid hydrogen, liquid oxygen, and various hypergolic fuels to generate thrust for spacecraft and launch vehicles. These systems are essential for a wide range of applications, including satellite launches, interplanetary missions, crewed space exploration, and commercial space tourism. 𝙂𝙚𝙩 𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙛𝙤: 👉https://lnkd.in/dHC_Eds9 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: In November 2023, Exos Aerospace, a developer of reusable rockets, acquired Impulse Space, a company specializing in electric propulsion systems. This acquisition aimed to combine Exos' launch vehicle expertise with Impulse Space's advanced propulsion technology, accelerating the development of reusable and sustainable launch systems. 🗝𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: Aerojet Rocketdyne SpaceX BLUE ORIGIN Mitsubishi Heavy Industries IHI Corporation Safran ArianeGroup Rocket Lab Yuzhnoye State Design Office #rocketscience #spaceexploration #LiquidPropulsion #aerospaceengineering #careeropportunities #RocketPropulsion #futurefrontiers

𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦: 𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 The 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 was valued at $8.9 billion in 2021, and is estimated to reach $32.8 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 14.3% from 2022 to 2031. 👉 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 @  https://lnkd.in/gsKUwQBZ ▪ 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬: 𝟏. 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: The #spaceindustry has seen a surge in private companies entering the #space propulsion sector. Companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Rocket Lab have gained prominence and are driving innovation in space propulsion technologies. 𝟐. 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: #electricpropulsion systems, such as ion and Hall-effect thrusters, have gained traction due to their efficiency and capability for long-duration #spacemissions. These systems are being increasingly used in satellites and deep space exploration. 𝟑. 𝐑𝐞𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐕𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬: Reusability has become a significant trend, especially with companies like SpaceX successfully landing and reusing #rocket components. This trend aims to reduce the overall cost of space missions.@ 𝟒. 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬: There is a growing emphasis on developing environmentally friendly or "green" propulsion technologies. These include alternatives to traditional #chemical propulsion systems that minimize the environmental impact of space missions. 𝟓. 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡: The rise of small #satellite deployments has driven demand for compact and efficient propulsion systems. This trend is fueled by advancements in miniaturized #satellitetechnology and increased interest in constellations for #earthobservation, #communication, and other applications. 👉 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨 @  https://lnkd.in/gAVUqyiw 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬: Aerojet Rocketdyne | Airbus | Boeing | Northrop Grumman | SpaceX | BLUE ORIGIN | Lockheed Martin | Thales | Safran | IHI Corporation | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries | Orbital ATK | Ball Aerospace | RUAG Space | RUAG | Reaction Engines | Sierra Nevada Corporation | ANTRIX CORPORATION LIMITED | Expace | Rocket Lab | Virgin Galactic | Team AeroAstro | Yuzhnoye State Design Office | L3Harris Technologies |