WP1: Net development
It deals with design and manufacturing of a full-scale net, suitable for catching debris in LEO environment.
Significant results achieved:
- Net designs and material selection
- Design of net closing mechanism
- Analysis of net mechanical properties through specific tests
- Prototyping of nets
WP2: Ejection system development
It deals with design and manufacturing of net ejection system and of tether mechanism that will serve as a connection between net and chaser.
Significant results achieved:
- Definition of ADR1EN mission and ejector requirements for LEO
- Design of space configuration ejector
- Design and manufacturing of ground configuration ejector with tether and spool mechanism
- Simulation of ejection process for both space and ground-test conditions
WP3: System prototype tests in operational environment
It deals with the definition and execution of tests on ejection system prototypes and components, to verify and validate their compliance to operational conditions in LEO.
Significant results achieved:
- Nets and tether successfully tested in the PESCha chamber at TAS-I simulating operating conditions
- Microscope and contamination analysis of nets and tether
- LEO compliance of ejection system components proved
WP4: Ground tests
It deals with definition and execution of full-scale ground tests, where the system is validated and its performances assessed.
Significant results achieved:
- Selection of ground tests location
- Definition of detailed ground test plan
- Design and prototyping of test rig and image acquisition system
- Execution of preliminary functional tests to assess system performances
- Successful execution of final ground tests and results analysis
WP5: Commercialization and replication plan
It is dedicated to market replication activities, including exploitation and dissemination activities. The final aim is the development of an investor-ready business plan.
Significant results achieved:
- Development of investor-ready ADR business plan
- Identification of most relevant stakeholders and engagement
- Mr Franco Malerba, first Italian astronaut, was assigned by the EC as our project business coach and successfully finalized his task
- Preparation of questionnaires, tailored on each stakeholder type, and results analysis to derive business model key points
- ADR1EN project dissemination through multiple channels
- Final ground tests performed with large media coverage from radios and TVs (GP24, TVP3, Polskie Radio Koszalin, Kanal 6, Radio Gdansk)
WP6: Project management
The objective of WP6 is to address the administrative and financial needs of the project.
Significant results achieved:
- Monitoring and control of project resources, financial and administrative procedures and quality management of the project
- Direction and coordination of communication between the Consortium and the EC
- Provision of templates for deliverables and official documents
- Consortium meetings organization
