Project description DEENESFRITPL New propulsion for more power Electric Propulsion is a class of space propulsion which makes use of electrical power to accelerate a propellant by different possible electrical and magnetic means. The use of electrical power enhances the propulsive performances of the EP thrusters compared with conventional chemical thrusters. The EU-funded PJP project is based on the vacuum arc physic, offering advantages to storing propellant into solid metal. The project allows storage solution to largely reduce the complexity of propulsion modules and other operational constraints. The removal, also, of in-orbit constraints helps pave the way for new propulsion module applications, allowing for new satellite missions. Show the project objective Hide the project objective Objective This project proposes to develop a new electric propulsion module technology. This technology is based on the vacuum arc physic. This concept presents the advantage to store propellant into solid metal. This storage solution allows to largely reduce the complexity of propulsion module and operations (on-ground and in-orbit) constraints. The removal of in-orbit constraints (small impulse bit, no preheating, large total impulse) will pave the way to new propulsion module applications, in addition to the classical ones, and consequently to new satellite missions such as in-flight formation, electric propulsion pointing, continuous accurate altitude control.The consortium aims at achieving the validation of this propulsion module technology in 3 years (QR level). The team consists in experts from space propulsion, space hardware development and vacuum arc physics. During this project, it is planned to develop and validate building blocks for a family of 3 products which will have increasing performances in thrust, total impulse and specific impulse : • Plasma Jet Pack 0-30W• Plasma Jet Pack 0-80W• Plasma Jet Pack 0-150WAfter requirements and potential impact analysis, the first part of the project will be dedicated to building blocks development and qualification : Arc Discharge Chamber (ADC), Plasma Generator Unit (PGU), Power Propulsion Supply and Control Unit (PPSCU). A second part of the project will be focus on the PJP0-30 with a full development through an Electrical Model and a Qualification Model. This development will largely rely on technology building blocks.The qualification model will be tested in order to be ready to start the commercialisation phase at the beginning of 2023. Moreover a validation flight is planned during this project at the mid of 2021. Fields of science natural sciencesphysical sciencesastronomyspace explorationengineering and technologymechanical engineeringvehicle engineeringaerospace engineeringsatellite technology Keywords Vacuum arc thruster satellites constellation metallic propellant Arc Discharge Chamber Plasma Generator Unit Power Propulsion Supply and Control Unit Electrical Model Qualification Model Programme(s) H2020-EU.2.1.6. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies – Space Main Programme H2020-EU.2.1.6.1. - Enabling European competitiveness, non-dependence and innovation of the European space sector H2020-EU.2.1.6.2. - Enabling advances in space technology Topic(s) SPACE-13-TEC-2019 - SRC – In-Space electrical propulsion and station keeping Call for proposal H2020-SPACE-2018-2020 See other projects for this call Sub call H2020-SPACE-2019 Funding Scheme RIA - Research and Innovation action Coordinator COMAT Net EU contribution € 739 583,75 Address Chemin du vignalis 6 31130 Flourens France 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 Occitanie Midi-Pyrénées Haute-Garonne 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 Participants (7) Sort alphabetically Sort by Net EU contribution Expand all Collapse all OHB SWEDEN AB Sweden Net EU contribution € 202 687,50 Address Box 1269 164 29 Kista See on map Region Östra Sverige Stockholm Stockholms län 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 € 0,00 CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE CNRS France Net EU contribution € 182 865,00 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 Third-party Legal entity other than a subcontractor which is affiliated or legally linked to a participant. The entity carries out work under the conditions laid down in the Grant Agreement, supplies goods or provides services for the action, but did not sign the Grant Agreement. A third party abides by the rules applicable to its related participant under the Grant Agreement with regard to eligibility of costs and control of expenditure. UNIVERSITE PAUL SABATIER TOULOUSE III France Net EU contribution € 57 750,00 Address Route de narbonne 118 31062 Toulouse cedex 9 See on map Region Occitanie Midi-Pyrénées Haute-Garonne 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 UNIVERSITAET DER BUNDESWEHR MUENCHEN Germany Net EU contribution € 206 750,00 Address Werner heisenberg weg 39 85579 Neubiberg See on map Region Bayern Oberbayern München, Landkreis 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 FRANCE SAS France Net EU contribution € 120 072,50 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 € 0,00 Third-party Legal entity other than a subcontractor which is affiliated or legally linked to a participant. The entity carries out work under the conditions laid down in the Grant Agreement, supplies goods or provides services for the action, but did not sign the Grant Agreement. A third party abides by the rules applicable to its related participant under the Grant Agreement with regard to eligibility of costs and control of expenditure. THALES ALENIA SPACE UK LTD United Kingdom Net EU contribution € 30 000,00 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 € 0,00 PLASMASOLVE SRO Czechia Net EU contribution € 100 937,50 Address Sukova 49/4 602 00 Brno 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 Česko Jihovýchod Jihomoravský kraj 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 € 1 500,00
