Space propulsion systems
5 European H2020 organizations list this as part of their work — 1 as their primary capability.
Most active in this area
- TOTALFORSVARETS FORSKNINGSINSTITUT
Sweden's defence research agency specializing in CBRNE threat detection, explosives neutralisation, and AI-driven security systems for European civilian and military applications.
“Coordinated GRAIL on green high-energy propellants for launchers and participated in Rheform on hydrazine replacement for orbital propulsion.”
SE24 projects - UNIVERSITE DE POITIERS
French university specializing in experimental aerodynamics, fluid mechanics, and advanced materials, contributing as a third-party expert to European transport and energy projects.
“Third-party contributor to Rheform (hydrazine replacement) and GRAIL (green advanced propellants for launchers).”
FR16 projects - AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE LTD
UK-based Airbus space division specializing in space robotics, autonomous systems, satellite payloads, and in-orbit servicing for EU research programmes.
“Contributed to HYPROGEO (hybrid propulsion for GEO transfer) and HiperLoc-EP (low-cost electric propulsion).”
UK14 projects - ARIANEGROUP SAS
Europe's prime space launch contractor, active in propulsion R&D, laser technologies, and aerospace manufacturing data science.
“HYPROGEO (hybrid propulsion for GEO transfer), DEMOCRITOS (nuclear electric propulsion), and ECLIPSE (lithium-sulfur power for space) all target propulsion and power for spacecraft.”
PrimaryFR8 projects - MICROTEST SRL
Italian SME delivering rad-hard ASIC design and electric propulsion expertise for European space research consortia.
“ASPIRE project involved Hall Effect Thruster technology including monolithic and cluster approaches, direct-drive architecture, and high-thrust/high-Isp configurations targeting 20 kW power levels.”
SMEIT2 projects