Imagine the fuel used to move satellites is like a deadly poison that is becoming illegal to use. This project created a safe, green alternative that works like a high-tech engine for spacecraft. It replaces the dangerous chemicals with friendly fuels that are easier to handle and safer for the planet.
The space industry relies on Hydrazine, which is deadly toxic and facing a potential EU ban. This creates a multi-billion euro risk for European satellite manufacturers.
A green bi-propellant thruster system including control electronics, composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPV), and a large-scale production environment.
If you are a satellite builder dealing with the risk of a Hydrazine ban—this project developed a green bi-propellant thruster that allows you to build satellites between 100-500 kg without using toxic fuels.
If you are a telecom provider dealing with the high cost and danger of fueling global internet satellites—this project developed the SatDrive system that simplifies operations and increases throttability for better orbit control.
If you are a climate monitoring firm dealing with strict environmental regulations—this project developed a non-toxic propulsion system that supports missions for monitoring methane emissions and climate change.
Based on available project data, Airbus has stated that the reliance on Hydrazine is a €2 Billion per annum problem for the European space industry.
Yes, the project specifically adapted the propulsion system production environment to large scale production capability.
Based on available project data, Dawn owns the technology on how to use these specific alternative fuels for satellite propulsion.
The project developed control electronics specifically to simplify the interface between the propulsion system and the customer satellite.
The project ran from 2022-04-01 to 2023-10-31 to bring the product for mid-sized satellites to market.
The project is led by a single SME, Dawn Aerospace Nederland B.V., with a 100% industry ratio. This lean structure suggests a fast-track commercialization approach, focusing on direct market application rather than academic research.
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