Project description DEENESFRITPL Propelling the EU into a leadership position in the small satellite market Electric propulsion systems (EPS) use electrical power to accelerate a propellant. In comparison to chemical propellants, they are very lightweight and highly efficient, making them uniquely qualified to keep low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites circling the globe. LEO satellites are increasingly deployed in large constellations for applications including Earth observation, navigation and communications. They are also set to play a critical role in the Internet of Things, and taking a leadership position in this growing market requires a cost-effective EPS. The EU-funded CHEOPS LOW POWER project is significantly advancing the necessary technologies to achieve the first fully European low-power EPS addressing the LEO satellite market. Show the project objective Hide the project objective Objective The LEO satellite market evolution sets a quick innovation pace for the satellite industry. High performances, compatibility with high production rates, adaptability and competitive prices are key in order to gain and maintain a strategic position. Based on a market analysis an EPS with a cost lower than 200K and a power range from 200W-1000W meets future satellite market needs, increasing European competitiveness on the worldwide satellite arena.CHEOPS Phase 2 LOW POWER will deliver incremental developments for the first fully European Low Power EPS bringing the Thruster Unit and the FMS to TRL7 and the PPU to TRL6. The system will be optimized with Xenon and compatible with Krypton.CHEOPS LOW POWER will permit the detailed design of the different system elements (TU, PPU, FMS) by addressing the following key challenges: compactness, modularity, optimized in-service life, low cost and high production rates, as well as flexible propellant management. Also, a multi-point qualification approach for the thruster unit enabling reduction of recurring costs through a more standard and common approach for all customers is considered. For this, CHEOPS LOW POWER will use a design to cost approach, COTS components and lean production approaches. CHEOPS LOW POWER will fully take advantage of new technologies and develop supporting advanced numerical design tools for electric propulsion, allowing to understand the observable behavior of a given thruster in its environment and predicting future performance.The project will achieve significant progress in setting a HET diagnostics standard thus preparing its implementation in the future In Orbit Demonstrator.CHEOPS LOW POWER will have a medium-term impact on the European space industry and its overall competitiveness by delivering a mature low power EPS. In the long-term the impact extends to the satellite design and manufacturing paradigm, enabling a novel approach integrating both industry and client needs since the start. Fields of science natural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistrynoble gasesengineering and technologymechanical engineeringvehicle engineeringaerospace engineeringsatellite technology Programme(s) H2020-EU.2.1.6. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies – Space Main Programme H2020-EU.2.1.6.2. - Enabling advances in space technology Topic(s) SPACE-28-TEC-2020 - SRC - In-space electrical propulsion and station keeping - Incremental technologies Call for proposal H2020-SPACE-2018-2020 See other projects for this call Sub call H2020-SPACE-2020 Funding Scheme IA - Innovation action Coordinator SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES Net EU contribution € 1 500 000,00 Address Bvd du general martial valin 2 75015 Paris France See on map Region Ile-de-France Ile-de-France Paris Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 642 857,50 Participants (7) Sort alphabetically Sort by Net EU contribution Expand all Collapse all AEROSPAZIO TECNOLOGIE SRL Italy Net EU contribution € 910 000,00 Address Strada provinciale nord 42 a 53040 Rapolano terme si See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. 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Yes Region Zuid-Nederland Noord-Brabant West-Noord-Brabant Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 150 000,00 CHALMERS TEKNISKA HOGSKOLA AB Sweden Net EU contribution € 310 000,00 Address - 412 96 Goteborg See on map Region Södra Sverige Västsverige Västra Götalands län Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE CNRS France Net EU contribution € 380 000,00 Address Rue michel ange 3 75794 Paris See on map Region Ile-de-France Ile-de-France Paris Activity type Research Organisations Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 THALES ALENIA SPACE BELGIUM S.A. Belgium Net EU contribution € 300 000,00 Address Rue chapelle beaussart 101 6032 Mont sur marchienne See on map Region Région wallonne Prov. Hainaut Arr. Charleroi Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 128 572,50 SME4SPACE VZW Belgium Net EU contribution € 80 000,00 Address Technologielaan 9 3001 Heverlee See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Vlaams Gewest Prov. Vlaams-Brabant Arr. 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