Objective HEMPT-NG addresses the topic COMPET-3-2016-a on Incremental Technologies part of the SRC electrical propulsion in line with the EPIC roadmap “to increase the competitiveness of EP systems developed in Europe” by developing an integrated solution based on HEMPT (Highly Efficient Multistage Plasma Thruster) , the fluidic management system, and the power processing unit.The proposed development will raise the performance of all components beyond current state-of-the-art. The results will offer an ideal EPS system for LEO application up to 700 W and for Telecom/Navigation application up 3 kW.The HEMPT technology offers unique innovative features compared to other EP technologies and makes HEMP a key candidate to overcome all the currently identified deficiencies: 1. No discharge channel erosion leading to higher lifetimes of the thruster, 2. Acceleration voltages enabling a high specific Impulse (ISP) leading to a drastic reduction of propellant consumption, 3. Unique large range of thrust offer enormous flexibility, 4. Minimal complexity of concept providing an excellent basis for economic competitiveness.The HEMPT-NG consortium is led by TES (Thales Electronic System GmbH), subsidiary of the Thales Group, worldwide leader in the development and production of space products, responsible for thruster equipment and integrated EPS. European industrial partners are: Thales, OHB, Airbus and Aerospazio, who bring their expertise in spacecraft mission studies, equipment development and testing capacities. The University of Greifswald will provide plasma simulation to support the thrusters developed. These eight partners in five European member-states (Germany, France, UK, Belgium, Italy) will develop an economical and well-performing HEMPT LEO and GEO EPS to guarantee European leadership and competitiveness, as well as the non-dependence of European capabilities in electric propulsion. This proposal falls under the CONFIDENTIALITY rules described in Section 5. Fields of science engineering and technologymechanical engineeringvehicle engineeringaerospace engineeringastronautical engineeringspacecraft Keywords European non dependence Alternative propellants Green propellants Dual mode operation Magnetic plasma confinement High current cathode Plasma diagnostic Plasma modelling Erosion free thruster 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 H2020-EU.2.1.6.1.1. - Safeguard and further develop a competitive, sustainable and entrepreneurial space industry and research community and strengthen European non-dependence in space systems Topic(s) COMPET-3-2016-a - SRC - In-Space electrical propulsion and station keeping - Incremental Technologies Call for proposal H2020-COMPET-2016 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme IA - Innovation action Coordinator THALES DEUTSCHLAND GMBH Net EU contribution € 1 927 887,50 Address Thalesplatz 1 71254 Ditzingen Germany See on map Region Baden-Württemberg Stuttgart Ludwigsburg 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 € 826 237,50 Participants (9) Sort alphabetically Sort by Net EU contribution Expand all Collapse all THALES ALENIA SPACE FRANCE SAS France Net EU contribution € 78 848,00 Address Avenue jean francois champollion 26 31100 Toulouse See on map Region Occitanie Midi-Pyrénées Haute-Garonne 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 € 33 792,00 OHB SYSTEM AG Germany Net EU contribution € 81 856,25 Address Universitatsallee 27-29 28359 Bremen See on map Region Bremen Bremen Bremen, Kreisfreie Stadt 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 € 35 081,25 AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE GMBH Germany Net EU contribution € 1 008 222,25 Address Willy-messerschmitt-strasse 1 82024 Taufkirchen See on map Region Bayern Oberbayern München, Landkreis 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 € 432 095,25 THALES ALENIA SPACE BELGIUM S.A. Belgium Net EU contribution € 770 136,50 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 € 330 058,50 THALES ALENIA SPACE DEUTSCHLAND GMBH Germany Net EU contribution € 409 564,75 Address Thalesplatz 1 71254 Ditzingen See on map Region Baden-Württemberg Stuttgart Ludwigsburg 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 € 175 527,75 AEROSPAZIO TECNOLOGIE SRL Italy Net EU contribution € 402 981,25 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. Yes Region Centro (IT) Toscana Siena 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 € 172 706,25 UNIVERSITAET GREIFSWALD Germany Net EU contribution € 354 022,50 Address Domstrasse 11 17489 Greifswald See on map Region Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Vorpommern-Greifswald 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 THALES ALENIA SPACE UK LTD United Kingdom Net EU contribution € 244 872,00 Address 2 dashwood lang road KT15 2NX Weybridge See on map Region South East (England) Surrey, East and West Sussex West Surrey 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 € 104 945,14 GTS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH Participation ended Germany Net EU contribution € 0,00 Address Thalesplatz 1 71254 Ditzingen See on map Region Baden-Württemberg Stuttgart Ludwigsburg 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 € 0,00
