Project description DEENESFRITPL Small, low-cost launcher and sounding rocket paves way for independent access to space It is time to create greener, more advanced and low-cost technologies for rocket and launcher propulsion systems. The EU-funded HyTec project is developing key technologies for a small, innovative, low-risk launcher and sounding rocket. It uses cutting-edge and established technologies in safe hybrid rocket propulsion, along with an in-house built turbopump and sounding rockets to create an integrated commercial suit of products and launch services. The project also intends to promote and introduce hybrid propulsion as a safe, eco-friendly and cost-efficient alternative for small satellite access to space, which subsequently will create a unique differentiation advantage within the international launch market. The work will lead to the independent access to space as well as foster the growth of the local launch industry. Furthermore, it will complement European Space Agency satellite launch products. Show the project objective Hide the project objective Objective HyImpulse Technologies GmbH proposes the scale-up of the HyImpulse key propulsion technologies (HyTec) for a gamechanging, unique, low risk, yet innovative small launcher and sounding rocket.It will spin in novel and established technologies in inherently safe hybrid rocket propulsion, low-cost turbopump technologyand sounding rockets, into a unique and integrated technical and commercial offering which can capture the small satellite€20 Billion market.With SME Ph2 HyImpulse intends to accelerate the scale up of hardware and business component of the Mini Launcher andenter the sounding rocket €1-2 Billion market, demonstrating hybrid propulsion as a safe, green, and low cost alternative forsmallsats access to space.The proposed activities comprise the scale up and testing of the flight engine, the turbopump assembly and othersubcomponents like valves, piping and electronics. This work will also lead to a complete formulation of the launcherproduction strategy that benefits from European technology in composite and 3D printing. Major cost reduction fromHyImpulse by half compared to competitors is planned thanks to mass production of hybrid rocket engines.This project will lead to direct growth, leadership, independent access to space and complement ESA’s launch offerings byfilling the lower end of satellite launch products. Fields of science engineering and technologymechanical engineeringvehicle engineeringaerospace engineeringsatellite technologynatural sciencesphysical sciencesastronomyobservational astronomyx-ray astronomyengineering and technologymechanical engineeringmanufacturing engineeringadditive manufacturing Keywords hybrid propulsion turbopump Programme(s) H2020-EU.2.3. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Innovation In SMEs Main Programme H2020-EU.3. - PRIORITY 'Societal challenges H2020-EU.2.1. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies Topic(s) EIC-SMEInst-2018-2020 - SME instrument Call for proposal H2020-EIC-SMEInst-2018-2020 See other projects for this call Sub call H2020-SMEInst-2018-2020-2 Funding Scheme SME-2 - SME instrument phase 2 Coordinator HYIMPULSE TECHNOLOGIES GMBH Net EU contribution € 2 455 000,00 Address Wilhelm maybach strasse 5 74196 Neuenstadt am kocher Germany 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 Baden-Württemberg Stuttgart Heilbronn, Landkreis 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 Total cost € 3 514 062,50