ESA IP-CCI

Europe/Amsterdam
ESTEC, The Netherlands

ESTEC, The Netherlands

Description

The Innovative Propulsion Cross Cutting Initiative (IP-CCI) follows past and ongoing cross cutting initiatives at ESA by focusing on particular topics of interest in breakthrough technologies, taking into account the needs of user programmes and industry and exploiting the potential of propulsion technologies across the complete R&D life cycle. 

Innovative Propulsion, by definition, shall: 

Bring significant positive benefit in terms of mass, performance, cost and flexibility.

Be at low TRL yet enough (>TRL2) to be engineered and demonstrated in a medium term.

Enable new missions or applications.

Facilitate the creation of new markets.

Enhance reliability and competitiveness.

The objectives of the IP–CCI are: 

To identify and support the strategic interest of ESA member states, industry and academia.

To stimulate the propulsion ecosystem of the ESA member states.

To increase the technology readiness, implement IOV/IOD missions, foster the research, development and testing capabilities and demonstrate the applications and services.

To provide an increased visibility of innovative propulsion activities for space.

 

Objective of the Workshops

The workshops are organized by the Propulsion, Aerothermodynamics, and Flight Vehicles Engineering Division of ESA under the coordination of:

Davina Di Cara
Dirk Schneider
Thomas Searle
Victor Fernandez Villace

The workshops will serve to the collection of future vision, needs and requirements for the development of Innovative Propulsion systems and technologies in order to consolidate the ESA Innovative Propulsion roadmap. The workshops constitute the forum where the participants will voice their interests and contributions towards the Innovative Propulsion topics.

The workshops are open to industries (suppliers & users), research institutes/centres and National Agencies from ESA Member States.

Each workshop is organised around a particular topic. The participants can apply to any workshop of their interest. The list of workshops and corresponding chairs is provided below, whereas each topic is introduced briefly in the programme.

 
#TopicChairCo-chair
1High Efficiency Atmospheric-Breathing Electric PropulsionE. Bosh BorrasL. Walpot
2Advanced Airbreathing PropulsionD. PerigoJ. Steelant
3Rotating and Pulse Detonation PropulsionS. HydeV. F. Villace
4Water PropulsionA. Herbertz D. Di Cara 
5Long Term Storability and Operation of Hydrogen PeroxideC. HunterF. Valencia
6Innovative Aerodynamic SurfacesL. WalpotS. Schuster
7Long-term In-space Cryogenic Propulsion and ISRU PropellantsS. HydeD. Perigo
8Space TethersE. Bosh BorrasD. Di Cara
9Beamed Energy PropulsionA. Herbertz N. Arcis
10Nuclear Electric Propulsion (*)N. ArcisJ. Steelant
11Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (*)A. Herbertz C. Jéger
12Metallic Propellant for Chemical PropulsionD. PerigoL. Delsupexhe
13Advanced High Altitude Platform Systems (aHAPS)O. CohenC. Jéger
14Innovative Propulsion on Non-Terrestrial BodiesA. GernothJ. Steelant

 

(*) The workshops on Nuclear Electric and Nuclear Thermal Propulsion are deferred to a TBD date owing to the ongoing ESA CDF and Phase 0/A studies, the outcomes of which will help determining the technology gaps, needs and priorities. Nonetheless, the interested participants are encouraged to already apply and submit their responses to the corresponding topical questions posted through the registration form.

Coordination Team
    • Introduction & Keynote Speech Newton 1 (ESTEC)

      Newton 1

      ESTEC

      Speaker TBC

      • 1
        Introduction of the workshops
        Speaker: Victor Fernandez Villace (ESA)
    • 10:30 AM
      Coffee Break
    • Workshop 2 - Advanced Airbreathing Propulsion: Welcome and agenda Newton 1 (ESTEC)

      Newton 1

      ESTEC

      Chair: D. Perigo
      Co-chair: J. Steelant

    • Workshop 2 - Advanced Airbreathing Propulsion: ESA draft roadmap presentation Newton 1 (ESTEC)

      Newton 1

      ESTEC

      Chair: D. Perigo
      Co-chair: J. Steelant

    • Workshop 4 - Water Propulsion: Welcome and Introduction of topic Newton 2 (ESTEC)

      Newton 2

      ESTEC

      Chair: A. Herbertz
      Co-chair: D. Di Cara

    • Workshop 2 - Advanced Airbreathing Propulsion: Presentations by industry Newton 1 (ESTEC)

      Newton 1

      ESTEC

      Chair: D. Perigo
      Co-chair: J. Steelant

    • Workshop 4 - Water Propulsion: Presentations by industry Newton 2 (ESTEC)

      Newton 2

      ESTEC

      Chair: A. Herbertz
      Co-chair: D. Di Cara

      • 2
        Presentation by industry #1 (title TBD)
        Speaker: Ray Davis (Thales Alenia Space UK)
      • 3
        Water-based chemical, electrothermal and electric propulsion developments at URA Thrusters
        Speaker: Mr Alberto Garbayo (URA Thrusters)
      • 4
        Presentation by industry #3 (title TBD)
        Speaker: Ulrich Gotzig (ArianeGroup)
      • 5
        Presentation by industry #4 (title TBD)
        Speaker: Martin Grabe (DLR)
      • 6
        Water propulsion activities at Airbus Defence and Space UK
        Speaker: Howard Gray (Airbus Defence and Space)
    • Workshop 4 - Water Propulsion: Tour de table and preview on afternoon workshop brainstorming session Newton 2 (ESTEC)

      Newton 2

      ESTEC

      Chair: A. Herbertz
      Co-chair: D. Di Cara

    • 1:00 PM
      Lunch Break
    • Workshop 2 - Advanced Airbreathing Propulsion: Open discussion Newton 1 (ESTEC)

      Newton 1

      ESTEC

      Chair: D. Perigo
      Co-chair: J. Steelant

    • Workshop 4 - Water Propulsion: Recap and brainstorming on technology needs and current TRL for each major technology (part 1) Newton 2 (ESTEC)

      Newton 2

      ESTEC

      Chair: A. Herbertz
      Co-chair: D. Di Cara

    • Workshop 4 - Water Propulsion: Presentations by industry Newton 2 (ESTEC)

      Newton 2

      ESTEC

      Chair: A. Herbertz
      Co-chair: D. Di Cara

      • 7
        Water Propulsion – The Ultimate Green Technology
        Speaker: Nicholas Harmansa (ArianeGroup)
      • 8
        Water-Electrolysis-Propulsion on-board the small satellite ROMEO launching 2025
        Speakers: Alexandros Vikas (Institute of Space Systems - Univeristy of Stuttgart), Jérôme Hildebrandt (University Stuttgart: Institute of Space Systems (IRS))
      • 9
        Presentation by industry #8 (title TBD)
        Speaker: Joseph Hunt (Airbus Defence and Space)
      • 10
        Presentation by industry #9 (title TBD)
        Speaker: Aaron Knoll (Imperial College London)
      • 11
        Presentation by industry #10 (title TBD)
        Speaker: Prof. Filippo Maggi (Politecnico di Milano)
      • 12
        Presentation by industry #11 (title TBD)
        Speaker: Rakeshh Mohanarangan (Thales Alenia Space UK)
    • Workshop 2 - Advanced Airbreathing Propulsion: Close out Newton 1 (ESTEC)

      Newton 1

      ESTEC

      Chair: D. Perigo
      Co-chair: J. Steelant

    • 4:00 PM
      Coffee Break
    • Workshop 13 - Advanced High Altitude Platform Systems (aHAPS): Welcome and Introduction Newton 1 (ESTEC)

      Newton 1

      ESTEC

      Chair: O. Cohen
      Co-chair: C. Jéger

    • Workshop 4 - Water Propulsion: Discussion of roadmap, gathering of key players in and outside of Europe, brain storming on technology needs and current TRL for each major technology (continued) Newton 2 (ESTEC)

      Newton 2

      ESTEC

      Chair: A. Herbertz
      Co-chair: D. Di Cara

    • Workshop 13 - Advanced High Altitude Platform Systems (aHAPS): Presentations by industry Newton 1 (ESTEC)

      Newton 1

      ESTEC

      Chair: O. Cohen
      Co-chair: C. Jéger

    • Workshop 4 - Water Propulsion: Presentation of status of draft white paper content regarding water propulsion Newton 2 (ESTEC)

      Newton 2

      ESTEC

      Chair: A. Herbertz
      Co-chair: D. Di Cara

    • Workshop 13 - Advanced High Altitude Platform Systems (aHAPS): White paper discussion Newton 1 (ESTEC)

      Newton 1

      ESTEC

      Chair: O. Cohen
      Co-chair: C. Jéger

    • Workshop 4 - Water Propulsion: Summary and conclusions, AOB Newton 2 (ESTEC)

      Newton 2

      ESTEC

      Chair: A. Herbertz
      Co-chair: D. Di Cara

    • Workshop 13 - Advanced High Altitude Platform Systems (aHAPS): Discussion summary Newton 1 (ESTEC)

      Newton 1

      ESTEC

      Chair: O. Cohen
      Co-chair: C. Jéger

    • Workshop 1 - High Efficiency Atmospheric-Breathing Electric Propulsion: Welcome and Introduction of topic Newton 2 (ESTEC)

      Newton 2

      ESTEC

      Chair: E. Bosh Borras
      Co-chair: L. Walpot

    • Workshop 1 - High Efficiency Atmospheric-Breathing Electric Propulsion: Discussion on the State of the art and technology roadmap and development needs Newton 2 (ESTEC)

      Newton 2

      ESTEC

      Chair: E. Bosh Borras
      Co-chair: L. Walpot

    • Workshop 7 - Long-term In-space Cryogenic Propulsion and ISRU Propellants: Welcome and agenda Newton 1 (ESTEC)

      Newton 1

      ESTEC

      Chair: S. Hyde
      Co-chair: D. Perigo

    • Workshop 7 - Long-term In-space Cryogenic Propulsion and ISRU Propellants: ESA draft roadmap presentation Newton 1 (ESTEC)

      Newton 1

      ESTEC

      Chair: S. Hyde
      Co-chair: D. Perigo

    • 10:00 AM
      Coffee Break
    • Workshop 1 - High Efficiency Atmospheric-Breathing Electric Propulsion: Presentation of the white paper, discussion on the received feedback Newton 2 (ESTEC)

      Newton 2

      ESTEC

      Chair: E. Bosh Borras
      Co-chair: L. Walpot

    • Workshop 7 - Long-term In-space Cryogenic Propulsion and ISRU Propellants: Presentations by industry Newton 1 (ESTEC)

      Newton 1

      ESTEC

      Chair: S. Hyde
      Co-chair: D. Perigo

    • Workshop 1 - High Efficiency Atmospheric-Breathing Electric Propulsion: Presentations by industry Newton 2 (ESTEC)

      Newton 2

      ESTEC

      Chair: E. Bosh Borras
      Co-chair: L. Walpot

      • 13
        Presentation by industry #1 (title TBD)
        Speaker: Mr Alberto Garbayo (URA Thrusters)
      • 14
        Presentation by industry #2 (title TBD)
        Speaker: ANNA-MARIA THEODORA ANDREESCU (COMOTI Romanian Research & Development Institute for Gas Turbines)
      • 15
        Presentation by industry #3 (title TBD)
        Speaker: Charalampos Kosmas (LUNAR CARGO P.C.)
      • 16
        Presentation by industry #4 (title TBD)
        Speaker: Fabrizio Ponti (University of Bologna)
      • 17
        Presentation by industry #5 (title TBD)
        Speakers: Georg Herdrich (Institute of Space Systems (IRS)), Jonathan Skalden (University of Stuttgart, Institute of Space Systems), Konstantinos Papavramidis (IRS, University of Stuttgart)
      • 18
        Presentation by industry #6 (title TBD)
        Speaker: Konstantinos Katsonis (DEDALOS Ltd)
      • 19
        Presentation by industry #7 (title TBD)
        Speaker: Martin Grabe (DLR)
      • 20
        Presentation by industry #8 (title TBD)
        Speakers: Rakeshh Mohanarangan (Thales Alenia Space UK), Ray Davis (Thales Alenia Space UK)
    • Workshop 1 - High Efficiency Atmospheric-Breathing Electric Propulsion: Summary and conclusions, AOB Newton 2 (ESTEC)

      Newton 2

      ESTEC

      Chair: E. Bosh Borras
      Co-chair: L. Walpot

    • 1:00 PM
      Lunch Break
    • Workshop 7 - Long-term In-space Cryogenic Propulsion and ISRU Propellants: Open discussion and close out Newton 1 (ESTEC)

      Newton 1

      ESTEC

      Chair: S. Hyde
      Co-chair: D. Perigo

    • Workshop 8 - Space Tethers: Welcome and Introduction of topic Newton 2 (ESTEC)

      Newton 2

      ESTEC

      Chair: E. Bosh Borras
      Co-chair: D. Di Cara

    • Workshop 8 - Space Tethers: Discussion on the State of the art and technology roadmap and development needs Newton 2 (ESTEC)

      Newton 2

      ESTEC

      Chair: E. Bosh Borras
      Co-chair: D. Di Cara

    • Workshop 8 - Space Tethers: Presentation of the white paper, discussion on the received feedback Newton 2 (ESTEC)

      Newton 2

      ESTEC

      Chair: E. Bosh Borras
      Co-chair: D. Di Cara

    • Workshop 8 - Space Tethers: Presentations by industry Newton 2 (ESTEC)

      Newton 2

      ESTEC

      Chair: E. Bosh Borras
      Co-chair: D. Di Cara

      • 21
        Presentation by industry #1 (title TBD)
        Speaker: Charalampos Kosmas (LUNAR CARGO P.C.)
      • 22
        Presentation by industry #2 (title TBD)
        Speaker: Pekka Janhunen (Finnish Meteorological Institute)
      • 23
        Presentation by industry #3 (title TBD)
        Speaker: Rakeshh Mohanarangan (Thales Alenia Space UK)
    • Workshop 8 - Space Tethers: Summary and conclusions, AOB Newton 2 (ESTEC)

      Newton 2

      ESTEC

      Chair: E. Bosh Borras
      Co-chair: D. Di Cara

    • 4:00 PM
      Coffee Break
    • Workshop 14 - Innovative Propulsion on Non-Terrestrial Bodies: Welcome and Introduction of topic Newton 1 (ESTEC)

      Newton 1

      ESTEC

      Chair: A. Gernoth
      Co-chair: J. Steelant

    • Workshop 9 - Beamed Energy Propulsion: Welcome and Introduction of topic Newton 2 (ESTEC)

      Newton 2

      ESTEC

      Chair: A. Herbertz
      Co-chair: N. Arcis

    • Workshop 14 - Innovative Propulsion on Non-Terrestrial Bodies: ESA Presentation about the topic Newton 1 (ESTEC)

      Newton 1

      ESTEC

      Chair: A. Gernoth
      Co-chair: J. Steelant

    • Workshop 9 - Beamed Energy Propulsion: Presentations by industry Newton 2 (ESTEC)

      Newton 2

      ESTEC

      Chair: A. Herbertz
      Co-chair: N. Arcis

      • 24
        Presentation by industry #1 (title TBD)
        Speaker: Rakeshh Mohanarangan (Thales Alenia Space UK)
      • 25
        Space Sustainability by Laser Propulsion: DLR Research from Launch to Post-Mission Disposal
        Speaker: Dr Stefan Scharring (German Aerospace Center (DLR))
    • Workshop 14 - Innovative Propulsion on Non-Terrestrial Bodies: Presentations by industry Newton 1 (ESTEC)

      Newton 1

      ESTEC

      Chair: A. Gernoth
      Co-chair: J. Steelant

      • 26
        Presentation by industry #1 (title TBD)
        Speaker: Konstantinos Katsonis (DEDALOS Ltd)
      • 27
        Presentation by industry #2 (title TBD)
        Speaker: Rakeshh Mohanarangan (Thales Alenia Space UK)
      • 28
        Presentation by industry #3 (Presentation TBD)
    • Workshop 9 - Beamed Energy Propulsion: Discussion of roadmap, brain storming on technology needs, gathering of key players in and outside of Europe, current TRL for each major technology Newton 2 (ESTEC)

      Newton 2

      ESTEC

      Chair: A. Herbertz
      Co-chair: N. Arcis

    • Workshop 14 - Innovative Propulsion on Non-Terrestrial Bodies: Open discussion Newton 1 (ESTEC)

      Newton 1

      ESTEC

      Chair: A. Gernoth
      Co-chair: J. Steelant

    • Workshop 9 - Beamed Energy Propulsion: Summary and conclusions, AOB Newton 2 (ESTEC)

      Newton 2

      ESTEC

      Chair: A. Herbertz
      Co-chair: N. Arcis

    • Social Event (TBC) Location TBC

      Location TBC

    • Workshop 3 - Rotating and Pulse Detonation Propulsion: Welcome and Introduction of topic Newton 2 (ESTEC)

      Newton 2

      ESTEC

      Chair: S. Hyde
      Co-chair: V. F. Villace

    • Workshop 5 - Long Term Storability and Operation of Hydrogen Peroxide: Welcome, Introduction to the workshop, summary of ESA H2O2 Storage and Compatibility study so far Newton 1 (ESTEC)

      Newton 1

      ESTEC

      Chair: C. Hunter
      Co-chair: F. Valencia

    • Workshop 3 - Rotating and Pulse Detonation Propulsion: Presentations by industry, institutes, academia Newton 2 (ESTEC)

      Newton 2

      ESTEC

      Chair: S. Hyde
      Co-chair: V. F. Villace

      • 29
        Research on Application of Detonative Propulsion to Liquid Rocket Engine
        Speaker: Piotr Wolański (Lukasiewicz-Intytut Lothictwa)
      • 30
        Pulse Detonation Engine Experimental Research
        Speaker: Mihnea Gall (National Research and Development Institute for Gas Turbines COMOTI Bucharest Romania)
      • 31
        Measuring Pressure Gain
        Speaker: Myles Bohon (Technische Universitaet Berlin)
      • 32
        Presentation by industry #4 (title TBD)
        Speaker: Tim Roos (TNO)
      • 33
        Presentation by industry #5 (title TBD)
        Speaker: Dr Tim Horchler (Institute of Aerodynamics and Flow Technology, Spacecraft Department, German Aerospace Center (DLR))
      • 34
        Presentation by industry #6 (title TBD)
        Speaker: Dmitry Davidenko (ONERA, DMPE)
      • 35
        Presentation by industry #7 (title TBD)
        Speakers: Rakeshh Mohanarangan (Thales Alenia Space UK), Ray Davis (Thales Alenia Space UK)
    • Workshop 5 - Long Term Storability and Operation of Hydrogen Peroxide: Presentations by industry Newton 1 (ESTEC)

      Newton 1

      ESTEC

      Chair: C. Hunter
      Co-chair: F. Valencia

      • 36
        Presentation by industry #1 (title TBD)
        Speaker: Felix Lauck (DLR Institute of Space Propulsion)
      • 37
        Presentation by industry #2 (title TBD)
        Speaker: Kamil Sobczak (Lukasiewicz - Institute of Aviation)
      • 38
        Presentation by industry #3 (title TBD)
        Speaker: Rakeshh Mohanarangan (Thales Alenia Space UK)
      • 39
        Presentation by industry #4 (title TBD)
        Speaker: Ray Davis (Thales Alenia Space UK)
      • 40
        Presentation by industry #5 (title TBD)
        Speaker: Ulrich Gotzig (ArianeGroup)
    • 11:00 AM
      Coffee Break
    • Workshop 3 - Rotating and Pulse Detonation Propulsion: Feedback on the white paper and close out Newton 2 (ESTEC)

      Newton 2

      ESTEC

      Chair: S. Hyde
      Co-chair: V. F. Villace

    • Workshop 5 - Long Term Storability and Operation of Hydrogen Peroxide: Discussions, Q+A, Feedback, Close-out Newton 1 (ESTEC)

      Newton 1

      ESTEC

      Chair: C. Hunter
      Co-chair: F. Valencia

    • 1:00 PM
      Lunch Break
    • Workshop 12 - Metallic Propellant for Chemical Propulsion: Welcome and agenda Newton 2 (ESTEC)

      Newton 2

      ESTEC

      Chair: D. Perigo
      Co-chair: L. Delsupexhe

    • Workshop 6 - Innovative Aerodynamic Surfaces: Welcome and Introduction of topic Newton 1 (ESTEC)

      Newton 1

      ESTEC

      Chair: L. Walpot
      Co-chair: S. Schuster

    • Workshop 12 - Metallic Propellant for Chemical Propulsion: ESA draft roadmap presentation Newton 2 (ESTEC)

      Newton 2

      ESTEC

      Chair: D. Perigo
      Co-chair: L. Delsupexhe

    • Workshop 12 - Metallic Propellant for Chemical Propulsion: Presentations by industry and Q+A Newton 2 (ESTEC)

      Newton 2

      ESTEC

      Chair: D. Perigo
      Co-chair: L. Delsupexhe

    • Workshop 6 - Innovative Aerodynamic Surfaces: Presentations by industry, institutes, academia Newton 1 (ESTEC)

      Newton 1

      ESTEC

      Chair: L. Walpot
      Co-chair: S. Schuster

      • 41
        Presentation by industry #1 (title TBD)
        Speaker: Clemens Riegler (JMU Würzburg)
      • 42
        Presentation by industry #2 (title TBD)
        Speaker: Mike Newsam (Stellar Advanced Concepts Ltd)
    • Workshop 6 - Innovative Aerodynamic Surfaces: White paper discussion Newton 1 (ESTEC)

      Newton 1

      ESTEC

      Chair: L. Walpot
      Co-chair: S. Schuster

    • Workshop 12 - Metallic Propellant for Chemical Propulsion: Discussion and wrap-up Newton 2 (ESTEC)

      Newton 2

      ESTEC

      Chair: D. Perigo
      Co-chair: L. Delsupexhe

    • Workshop 6 - Innovative Aerodynamic Surfaces: Discussion summary Newton 1 (ESTEC)

      Newton 1

      ESTEC

      Chair: L. Walpot
      Co-chair: S. Schuster

    • 4:00 PM
      Coffee Break
    • Wrap-up Newton 1 (ESTEC)

      Newton 1

      ESTEC