Electric propulsion systems
5 European H2020 organizations list this as part of their work — 5 as their primary capability.
Most active in this area
- OHB SYSTEM AG
German satellite and electric propulsion manufacturer expanding into space-derived climate services, AI ground control, and lunar exploration.
“CHEOPS (Hall effect), GIESEPP (gridded ion engines), and HEMPT-NG (plasma thrusters) form a coherent portfolio covering multiple propulsion technologies for LEO, GEO, and MEO missions.”
PrimaryDE11 projects - THALES ALENIA SPACE UK LTD
UK subsidiary of Thales Group specializing in electric propulsion systems and robotic on-orbit servicing for European space missions.
“Continuous involvement from HEMPT-NG (2017) through HEMPT-NG2 (2021) and PJP, covering plasma thrusters, vacuum arc thrusters, and green propellant technologies.”
PrimaryUK9 projects - EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY
Europe's intergovernmental space agency, coordinating strategic roadmaps for space robotics, electric propulsion, and Earth observation data infrastructure.
“Coordinated both EPIC (2014) and EPIC2 (2019), building a sustained European roadmap for space electric propulsion innovation.”
PrimaryFR8 projects - SENER AEROESPACIAL SOCIEDAD ANONIMA
Spanish aerospace firm specializing in electric propulsion, on-orbit servicing robotics, and flight-critical software for space missions.
“Led the HIPATIA helicon plasma thruster project and contributed to E.T.PACK electrodynamic tether deorbit technology.”
PrimaryES6 projects - ABB SPZOO
Polish subsidiary of ABB contributing electrical machines, power electronics, and insulation materials expertise to European electrification and e-mobility research.
“DORNA focuses specifically on high-reliability motor drives for next-generation propulsion in electric aircraft and vehicles.”
PrimaryPL3 projects