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Silvia Picchi (European Space Agency)01/06/2026, 12:00Poster
Plasma Wind Tunnel (PWT) tests are used to characterize the recession behaviour of ablative materials under re-entry heat fluxes, providing key data for validating ablation models.
This work has been completed in the context of the LEO Cargo Return Service (LCRS)/ALADDIN program and investigates the capability of porous material models to reproduce PWT experiments....
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Maciej Skorupski (European Space Agency)01/06/2026, 12:00Poster
Low Earth Orbit (LEO) exposes spacecraft materials to highly reactive atomic oxygen (ATOX), which can cause significant surface erosion, mass loss, and changes in optical and mechanical properties, particularly in polymer based materials. To evaluate material resistance under simulated LEO conditions, ground-based atomic oxygen testing is performed using a dedicated LEOX facility in ESA ESTEC....
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Lucas Arlandis Liminana (Intern at ESA)01/06/2026, 12:05Poster
OPS-GA at ESOC manages over 250 software assets with complex interdependencies, varying versions, and mission-specific uses. While the department maintains a broad and capable software ecosystem, it can be difficult for teams—particularly in other departments—to clearly track what assets already exist or are reusable.
To address this, I developed a centralized, user-friendly hub that...
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Bianca Tacconi01/06/2026, 12:05Poster
In 2021 the ExoMars Science Team selected a suite of terrestrial analogue materials to become ‘Mission Reference Samples', chosen for their Oxia Planum landing site representativity and their relevance regarding biosignature preservation. The science team undertook a campaign to analyse these samples with each ground model of the rover's Pasteur Payload Instruments.
Results have enabled...
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Sarah Krahl (ESA)01/06/2026, 12:10Poster
Laser induced contamination (LIC) is a critical issue optical systems operating with high-power lasers, particularly in the ultraviolet (UV) range, face. These lasers form part of Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR) missions such as ADM-Aeolus and EarthCARE.
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The smallest amounts of outgassed contaminants originating from adhesives, coatings and other materials can significantly affect the... -
Marcelina Stasik (European Space Agency)01/06/2026, 12:10Poster
Viscosity measurements of metallic samples obtained from electromagnetic levitator experiments on the International Space Station have traditionally exhibited deviations of over 10% for very viscous samples. This study presents a recalculation of the original data using a more detailed theoretical equation, resulting in improved accuracy with deviations reduced to approximately 2% [1]. The...
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Alexander Eckervogt01/06/2026, 12:15Poster
The poster aims to present my work as an EGT in the ESA Propulsion Laboratory during an ion thruster test campaign. The test campaign will be explained through the visual example of an ion created inside the thruster and flying through and eventually out of it to produce thrust. The poster includes explanations of thrust measurement principles and also difficulties encountered during the test campaign.
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Ora Buch Kornreich01/06/2026, 12:15Poster
This poster presents a new structured methodology for categorizing and analysing cybersecurity regulations relevant to European Space Agency’s (ESAs) navigation programmes. It introduces a system that organizes European Union norms affecting cybersecurity, thereby enabling a systematic assessment of their applicability. By demonstrating how this categorization streamlines compliance checks,...
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Arnaud Nizet01/06/2026, 12:20Poster
The poster would explain the FFC molten salt electrolysis process, by presenting the results of an experimental campaign realized using the Large Diameter Centrifuge (LDC) at ESTEC, to predict the effect of gravity on the extraction of oxygen from lunar regolith, and estimate the efficiency of the process under lunar gravity.
The FFC molten salt electrolysis process is under study for the...
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Cleo Nyborg01/06/2026, 12:20Poster
As we prepare for prolonged missions in low Earth orbit and on the lunar surface, maintaining astronaut psychological wellbeing is a mission-critical priority. Grounded in evidence that natural environments reduce anxiety and promote relaxation, this research evaluates a multisensory VR experience delivered via a Nokia RXRM 5G satellite-enabled pipeline. Utilising 360° nature scenes, spatial...
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Corinne Barker01/06/2026, 12:25Poster
Understanding these adhesive properties of lunar dust particles is vital so dust contamination can be mitigated. The adhesion of these dust particles is driven by a combination of electrostatic and van der Waals forces. The combined effects of the highly variable size and shape of lunar dust particles along with the ultra-high vacuum and radiative environment of the lunar surface, makes...
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Eline De Groote01/06/2026, 12:25Poster
Being able to make autonomous decisions on Mars is crucial, as TM/TC communication can take up to 21 minutes one way. This work focuses on the autonomy stack of MaRTA (a 2:1 scale model of the Rosalind Franklin rover developed at the Planetary Robotics lab), by developing and integrating different approaches to localization, mapping, and autonomous exploration within a modular framework....
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Finn Grennan (European Space Agency)01/06/2026, 12:30Poster
Commercial 6‑axis force/torque sensors for industrial robotics typically cost £15,000–£50,000, limiting access to high‑fidelity haptic teleoperation for low‑TRL research. This work presents a £1,000, open‑source 6‑DOF force/torque sensor based on a flexure body, foil strain gauges, and 24‑bit wireless telemetry, designed for rapid prototyping using off‑the‑shelf components and validated...
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Siiri Koskinen01/06/2026, 12:30Poster
This poster presents work within the Human and Robotic Exploration (HRE) Directorate focused on developing a structured approach to understanding and describing the impact of exploration science. The work responds to the need to move beyond commonly used metrics by considering a broader set of indicators related to scientific output, participation, diversity, and wider benefits of space...
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Benjamin Andrews (European Space Agency)01/06/2026, 12:35Poster
Biological contamination of Mars by robotic and crewed missions could threaten the integrity of extra-terrestrial life detection. Currently, no model exists to reliably assess this risk. We present a new modelling framework to assess the contamination risk posed by spacecraft sent to Mars. Using data for the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover, we quantify the reduction in spacecraft bioburden due...
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Ben Wadsworth01/06/2026, 12:35Poster
Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) underpin everything from aviation to critical infrastructure – but their weak, unencrypted signals make them dangerously vulnerable to jamming and spoofing attacks. This research explores a novel, low-cost solution: a Luneburg lens, a 3D-printed, multi-beam antenna system that enhances signal reception while inherently resisting interference. Unlike...
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Adrian Kreiner (European Space Agency)01/06/2026, 12:40Poster
Across MENA and the Mediterranean drylands, irrigation has become the dominant response to agricultural water stress but it masks the climate signal and puts water resources under threat. Using three MSG-derived thermal drought indicators from dirurnal Land Surface Temperature (LST) data (ΔLST, RTI-β, SATDA) at 0.05° over 2005–2024, combined with GPP-weighted quantile regression and GRACE...
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Jonathan Mullen (European Space Agency - Human and Robotic Exploration - Science Utilisation)01/06/2026, 12:40Poster
The crystal microstructure of a metal alloy has a significant impact on its performance, with consequences for any components manufactured using it. Over the course of decades, ESA has researched the impact that microgravity can have on these crystals, referred to as dendrites, via the use of in-situ X-ray radiography imaging of the solidification process. As experiments move away from model...
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Gabriela Mystkowska (ESA)01/06/2026, 12:45Poster
AI-based capabilities are increasingly enabling onboard satellite intelligence, but European solutions are currently limited to 28nm FDSOI technology, trailing US competitors like AMD's 7nm FinFET-based VERSAL. To close this gap, we present what is, to the best of our knowledge, the first radiation-hardened Coarse-Grained Reconfigurable Array (CGRA)-based hardware accelerator IP synthesised in...
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Jonas Seiler01/06/2026, 12:45Poster
Sunshading as a geoengineering solution to combat global warming has been proposed as early as the 1920s. This usually involves placing a large disk shaped structure between the sun and earth near the L1 Lagrange point to partially block the incoming solar flux. The size, mass and engineering requirements are immense which motivates research on reducing mass and deployment difficulties by, for...
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Anushka Dongare (TEC-MSS)01/06/2026, 12:50Poster
With an estimated 130 million untrackable debris particles currently orbiting the Earth, Hypervelocity impacts pose a significant and increasing threat to spacecraft structural integrity, particularly in Low Earth Orbit (200 – 2000 km)[1]. This study focuses on small debris (1 mm to 1 cm), comprising space debris and micrometeoroids, for which evasive manoeuvres are not feasible due to their...
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Lena Eberhardt01/06/2026, 12:50Poster
Future space missions are expected to generate increasingly large volumes of data. As a result, traditional radio frequency communication systems are becoming a limiting factor. Optical communication is therefore being investigated as an alternative, as it enables much higher data transmission rates. However, laser signals are strongly affected by weather conditions, particularly cloud...
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Adele Shi, Alessandro Crispiels01/06/2026, 12:55Poster
To support ESA Earth Observation teams in their daily and strategic decisions, a comprehensive, centralised, up-to-date and fully transparent market intelligence function was missing.
This led to the development of the EO MIDB within the Φ-lab, essential backbone to the targeted multi-dimensional analysis, including technical, commercial and financial data, e.g. key stakeholders’ analysis,...
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Danielle Vosper (European Space Agency)01/06/2026, 12:55Poster
The asteroid 16 Psyche is the largest known metal asteroid in the main belt, and as a result is a prime target for potential in-situ resource utilisation (ISRU) and commercial asteroid mining. Before it can be determined if this would be physically or financially viable, a significant amount of research is needed, particularly into the surface material, conditions and behaviours.
This work...
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