Ramping up production capacity of groundbreaking space propulsion systems

Informazioni relative al progetto

EMBRACE II

ID dell’accordo di sovvenzione: 190112192

DOI

10.3030/190112192

Progetto chiuso

Data della firma CE 27 Luglio 2022

Data di avvio 1 Agosto 2022

Data di completamento 31 Dicembre 2024

Finanziato da

• The European Innovation Council (EIC)

Costo totale

€ 3 515 000,00

Contributo UE

€ 2 000 000,00

Coordinato da

THRUSTME
France

Periodic Reporting for period 2 - EMBRACE II (Ramping up production capacity of groundbreaking space propulsion systems)

Periodo di rendicontazione: 2023-08-01 al 2024-12-31

Sintesi del contesto e degli obiettivi generali del progetto

In the age of satellite constellations and more accessible space exploration, satellite manoeuvres are growing at an exponential rate and are anticipated to exceed one million manoeuvres by 2028. At ThrustMe, we are enabling a sustainable future by offering in-orbit mobility solutions tailored for the forthcoming wave of industrialized satellites. Our products and services represent a holistic approach combining intelligent propulsive solutions with efficient lean manufacturing processes. The EMBRACE II project, funded by the European Commission through the EIC accelerator program has the overreaching ambition for ThrustMe to serve a larger portion of the satellite in-orbit mobility market by providing smart and intelligent operated clusters of ThrustMe’s currently industrialized propulsion units.

Lavoro eseguito dall’inizio del progetto fino alla fine del periodo coperto dalla relazione e principali risultati finora ottenuti

The EMBRACE II project is divided into three core work packages, with each package comprising multiple tasks aimed at distinct objectives, ranging from technical advancements to administrative milestones.
The first work package focuses on the mechanical, electrical, and thermal aspects of the propulsion systems, aiming to achieve an integrated and efficient clustering. All milestones in this package are on track.
The second package is directed at preparing the market for ThrustMe's innovations, including brand awareness campaigns and pre-launch marketing efforts. Milestones related to brand outreach and market preparation are on schedule.
The third package deals with the project’s overall management, including financial, administrative, and operational aspects, as well as communication with stakeholders. Significant progress has been made, and the project is overall on track.

Progressi oltre lo stato dell’arte e potenziale impatto previsto (incluso l’impatto socioeconomico e le implicazioni sociali più ampie del progetto fino ad ora)

Successful testing and qualification campaigns of the Production Qualification Model (PQM) of ThrustMe’s iodine-fueled electric propulsion systems have made significant improvements to the state-of-the-art and ThrustMe is at the forefront of research and development of these innovative solutions.
The successful simulation and ground test of cluster operations have provided new insight into the operation of propulsion clusters.

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