Project description
Europe’s quest for space market sovereignty
In the vast expanse of space, the maturation of space robotics brings transformative capabilities for in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM). This evolution promises unparalleled business opportunities, amplifying the efficiency and resilience of orbital infrastructure. However, a critical challenge emerges - without a dedicated European ISAM capacity, the risk of US companies monopolising this market looms large. In this context, the EU-funded EU-RISE project aims to establish a European ISAM capacity, with dual goals encompassing market analysis and the development of reference scenarios to foster a new space ecosystem. Not only will this ensure European global competitiveness, but it will also unlock benefits, including job creation, economic growth, technological innovation, and environmental sustainability.
Objective
The maturation of space robotics has paved the way for new capabilities for in-space servicing, assembly and manufacturing (ISAM). These capabilities offer significant business opportunities and promise to increase the efficiency and resilience of the orbital infrastructure. It will open a completely new market with the potential to shape a new ecosystem in space. In order to seize this opportunity and prevent US companies from monopolizing the market, a European ISAM capacity must be built up.
The project has two distinct goals: First, to undertake a market analysis of in-space services, in-space assembly and manufacturing, and related domains, and develop two reference scenarios that will be further analysed and used to define an end-to-end demonstration scenario. Second, to use the demonstration scenario to mature the building blocks and relevant robotic elements that have been started to be developed in Europe during the last years and to establish an open-source process for the continuing maturation of these building blocks. The establishment of a European ISMA capacity and defining the future space ecosystem will have a significant impact on Europe. By developing and implementing these new capabilities, Europe can maintain its competitiveness on the global stage, create new jobs, and drive economic growth through increased investment in the space industry. Furthermore, the development of a sustainable space ecosystem will have a positive impact on the environment, reducing the amount of waste and pollution in space and contributing to a more sustainable and cleaner space environment. Overall, the project's impact on Europe is multifaceted and far-reaching, including economic growth, job creation, technological innovation, and environmental sustainability. By creating a European ISAM capacity and defining the future space ecosystem, Europe can position itself as a leader in the global space industry and pave the way for a more sustainable and prosperous future.
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- engineering and technology electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering electronic engineering robotics
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Programme(s)
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HORIZON.2.4 - Digital, Industry and Space
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HORIZON.2.4.10 - Space, including Earth Observation
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HORIZON-RIA - HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
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Call for proposal
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-CL4-2023-SPACE-01
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82024 Taufkirchen
Germany
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