2026 R+D Days of the Propulsion, Aerothermodynamics and Flight Vehicles Engineering Division
from
Tuesday, 14 April 2026 (08:30)
to
Thursday, 16 April 2026 (17:00)
Monday, 13 April 2026
Tuesday, 14 April 2026
08:30
Registration & Morning Coffee
08:30 - 09:00
09:00
Introduction of the ESA/TEC-MP R+D Days
Introduction of the ESA/TEC-MP R+D Days
09:00 - 09:15
09:15
Keynote: GSTP Resilient Europe and Space Programme
Keynote: GSTP Resilient Europe and Space Programme
09:15 - 09:45
09:45
Presentation Block A: Electric Propulsion
09:45 - 10:50
10:50
Coffee Break & Networking
Coffee Break & Networking
10:50 - 11:05
11:05
Presentation Block A: Electric Propulsion
11:05 - 12:40
12:40
Round table on Topic A: Electric Propulsion/CubeSat Propulsion
12:40 - 13:00
13:00
Lunch Break & Networking
Lunch Break & Networking
13:00 - 14:00
14:00
Keynote : Energetic Materials Work Group initiative - REACH and impact on propulsion
14:00 - 14:30
14:30
Presentation Block B: Flight Mechanics Technologies and Simulation Tools
14:30 - 15:30
15:30
Coffee Break & Networking
Coffee Break & Networking
15:30 - 16:00
16:00
Presentation Block B: Flight Mechanics Technologies and Simulation Tools
16:00 - 16:15
16:15
Round table on Topic B: Flight Mechanics Technologies and Simulation Tools
16:15 - 16:45
16:45
Day 1 Wrap-up
16:45 - 17:30
17:30
Cocktail & Networking
17:30 - 19:30
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
08:30
Registration & Morning Coffee
08:30 - 09:00
09:00
Day 2 - Introduction
Day 2 - Introduction
09:00 - 09:05
09:05
Keynote: ESA/TEC-MP IP-CCI & Technologies roadmaps and incoming activities
09:05 - 09:30
09:30
Presentation Block C: Advanced Propulsion Systems
09:30 - 11:00
11:00
Coffe Break & Networking
Coffe Break & Networking
11:00 - 11:30
11:30
Round table on Topic C: Advanced Propulsion Systems
11:30 - 12:00
12:00
Presentation Block D: Components & Measurements for Propulsion Systems
12:00 - 13:00
13:00
Round table on Topic D: Components & Measurements for Propulsion Systems
13:00 - 13:15
13:15
Lunch Break & Networking
Lunch Break & Networking
13:15 - 14:00
14:00
Keynote: Artemis II Mission - ESM Orion Propulsion System Challenges
14:00 - 14:30
14:30
Presentation Block E: Ground & Flight Testing for Fluid Dynamics, Propulsion & Flight Vehicles
14:30 - 15:30
15:30
Coffee Break & Networking
Coffee Break & Networking
15:30 - 16:00
16:00
Presentation Block E: Ground & Flight Testing for Fluid Dynamics, Propulsion & Flight Vehicles
16:00 - 17:00
17:00
Round table on Topic E: Ground & Flight Testing for Fluid Dynamics, Propulsion & Flight Vehicles
17:00 - 17:30
17:30
Day 2 Wrap-up
Day 2 Wrap-up
17:30 - 17:45
Thursday, 16 April 2026
08:30
Registration & Morning Coffee
08:30 - 09:00
09:00
Day 3 - Introduction
Day 3 - Introduction
09:00 - 09:15
09:15
Keynote: VLEO Mission Propulsion System - ABEP as a game changer
09:15 - 09:45
09:45
Presentation Block F: Spacecraft & Space Transportation Chemical Propulsion
09:45 - 11:00
11:00
Coffee Break & Networking
Coffee Break & Networking
11:00 - 11:30
11:30
Presentation Block F: Spacecraft & Space Transportation Chemical Propulsion
11:30 - 12:15
12:15
Round table on Topic F: Spacecraft & Space Transportation Chemical Propulsion
12:15 - 12:45
12:45
Closure of the R+D days of the TEC-MP Division
Closure of the R+D days of the TEC-MP Division
12:45 - 13:15