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GSS EU Science Funding Gateway

Future space ecosystems: on-orbit operations, new system concepts

Summary

Horizon Europe is the European Union (EU) funding programme for the period 2021 – 2027, which targets the sectors of research and innovation. The programme’s budget is around € 95.5 billion, of which € 5.4 billion is from NextGenerationEU to stimulate recovery and strengthen the EU’s resilience in the future, and € 4.5 billion is additional aid.

Programme Name

Horizon Europe (2021-2027)

Programme Description

Horizon Europe is the European Union (EU) funding programme for the period 2021 – 2027, which targets the sectors of research and innovation. The programme’s budget is around € 95.5 billion, of which € 5.4 billion is from NextGenerationEU to stimulate recovery and strengthen the EU’s resilience in the future, and € 4.5 billion is additional aid.

Programme Details

Call

Future space ecosystems: on-orbit operations, new system concepts

Detailed Call Description

The areas of R&I, which need to be addressed to tackle the above expected outcomes are:

  • R&I on new scalable satellite platform concepts and building blocks increasing the degree of satellite modularisation. Aiming at intelligent, adaptable and maintainable systems with plug-and play compartmentalised functionalities (modules) that will introduce both, on-orbit re-configuration and re-use/re-cycling of spacecraft parts fostering debris mitigation, as well as increased system redundancy, inherently. The approach should consider an innovative, scalable and adaptive framework concept for a ‘European construction kit for satellite systems and applications’, following the AppStore approach and fostering development of compartmentalised functionalities (modules) for satellite systems independently from mission.
  • R&I on new on-orbit services concepts concentrating on a next generation of potential business cases (e.g. satellite recycling, transfer services, logistics, warehousing, etc.) contributing to a sustainable space infrastructure and in-space ecosystem development. Work should include, but not be limited to, market & trend analyses, design of mission and system architecture, and feasibility studies.
  • R&I to identify, develop and implement AI and industry 4.0 means (e.g. virtual design, digital twins, virtual testing) in order to attain Rapid Development, Production and Assembly Integration and Testing (AIT) processes in satellite life cycle.

    • A proposal may address more than one area but must indicate the main area addressed, and is expected to promote cooperation between different actors (industry, SMEs and research institutions) and consider opportunities to quickly turn technological innovation into commercial space usage.

     

    Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan

    100%

    EU contribution per project: between  €1,00 and €2,00 million

    Eligibility For Participation Notes

    Some activities, resulting from this topic, may involve using classified background and/or producing of security sensitive results (EUCI and SEN).

    Programme Category
    EU Competitive Programmes
    Total Budget
    €6,00 million
    Thematic Categories
    • Environment and Climate Change
    • Industry
    • Research, Technological Development and Innovation
    • Space
    Eligibility for Participation
    • Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
    • Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
    Call Opening Date
    02/11/2021
    Call Closing Date
    16/02/2022
    National Contact Point(s)

    Research and Innovation Foundation
    29a Andrea Michalakopoulou Street, 1075 Nicosia
    T.Th. 23422, 1683 Nicosia
    +357 22205000
    Email: support@research.org.cy

    Dr Angelos Ntantos
    Scientific Officer
    Telephone: 35722205033
    Email: antantos@research.org.cy

    Dr Ioannis Theodorou

    Scientific Officer
    Telephone: 35722205038
    Email: itheodorou@research.org.cy

    (Publish Date: 07/12/2021-for internal use only)

    EU Contact Point

    Εuropean Commission, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation

    https://ec.europa.eu/info/departments/research-and-innovation_en#contact

    Website
    Funding&Tenders portal HE Main Work Programme 2021–2022 – 7. Digital, Industry and Space p.310
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