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In Space Propulsion 1 (ISP-1)

Start date: Sep 1, 2009, End date: Aug 31, 2012,

"In Space Propulsion 1 was set up to improve the fundamental knowledge and the techniques which are necessary to allow Europe to implement new ambitious space programs involving cryogenic propulsion. It concentrates on liquid oxygen, liquid hydrogen, and liquid methane propellants, and the anticipated progress will address - LOX methane combustion - heat and propellant management - materials tribo ...
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Innovative propellants in hybrid propulsion technology and its applications in space transportation (ORPHEE)

Start date: Jan 1, 2009, End date: Dec 31, 2011,

"Nowadays, chemical propulsion is based on solid (launch applications like first stage booster) or liquid technologies (upper stage engines). Complementary, hybrid propulsion technology, as defined in ORPHEE (Operational Research Project on Hybrid Engine in Europe), appears as a new generation of advanced space transportation system. Engines based on this innovative propulsion concept provide adva ...
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Green Advanced Space Propulsion (GRASP)

Start date: Dec 1, 2008, End date: Nov 30, 2011,

"Space activities and applications play an important role in strengthening the competitiveness of Europe by scientific progress in the knowledge-based society, and by providing strategic influence and security. Major successful space missions under European leadership have placed ESA and its Member States, the European science community at the forefront. To continue this path Europe must have inde ...
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Space Transportation Assets Valorisation in Europe (STAVE)

Start date: Mar 1, 2008, End date: May 31, 2010,

"STAVE (Space Transportation Assets Valorisation in Europe) is a 24-month Support Action aiming at identifying, evaluating and valorising the skills (research laboratories, universities, research institutes, SMEs, industry) of the New Member States (NMS) of the European Union, in the domain of Space Transportation (ST). This will contribute to the overall objective of maintaining an independent ac ...
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