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Nucleus VR – Connecting People and Information Worldwide in Real-Time

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Nucleus VR – Connecting People and Information Worldwide in Real-Time

Human survival in space is highly dependent on life support systems, computers and equipment. Maintaining these complex systems requires support of hundreds of earth-based experts. Nucleus VR is removing the distance barrier, by allowing astronauts and experts to work simultaneously, as if they were together in the same place. Experts simply connect to the digital twin of the spacecraft and appear in the real spacecraft as a holographic companion. Data can also be placed on the digital twin and displayed in the real spaceship with Augmented Reality (AR). Thereby, challenges can be solved faster, and in a natural, intuitive and less stressful way.

Benefits:

  • Connecting astronauts and experts all over the world in the digital twin
  • The digital twin is built from existing CAD data using a simple drag-and-drop process
  • Many kinds of data can be pinned to the digital twin (live telemetry streams, PDF, video, 360° video)
  • Increase astronauts’ well-being through meetings with family and friends in relaxing virtual worlds
  • Compatible with most existing AR/VR (Virtual Reality) hardware: HTC VIVE, OCCULUS, Android AR, castAR, PC, HOLOLENS
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NUCLEUS VR / EAB Engineering SARL
Lyon, France
Alexander Bolton
www.nucleusvr.net
abolton@nucleusvr.net

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Infused Thermal Solutions

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Infused Thermal Solutions

infused thermal solutions

Technical components in space are often exposed to fluctuating temperatures, which can lead to degraded performances or reduced lifetimes. Infused Thermal Solutions (ITS) is an innovative concept to passively stabilize the temperature of thermo-elastic spacecraft components. This idea combines known concepts of phase change materials (PCM) with modern manufacturing techniques (3D printing). The phase change materials are embedded inside custom-printed, double-walled component structures, offering a standalone solution.

Benefits:

  • Temperature stabilisation
  • Reduced thermo-elastic deformations
  • Increased component lifetimes
  • Creation of complex lightweight “bionic” structures
  • Cost reduction
  • Technology transfer (spin-off), e.g. in the automotive industry
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Fachhochschule Aachen
Aachen, Germany
Prof Dr Markus Czupalla
www.fh-aachen.de
czupalla@fh-aachen.de

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Bake In Space

1st Place ESA Challenge

Bake in Space

Bake in Space

The objective of Bake in Space is to make fresh bread – in this case, common German rolls – aboard the International Space Station (ISS). To that end, the project is building a space-ready oven that will be capable of baking a dough mixture designed for this unique weightless environment. The idea is to use this endeavour as a stepping-stone to providing fresh food that will benefit the wellbeing and general quality of life of those living and working in space. Bake in Space is leveraging the business opportunities afforded by the commercialisation of the ISS and is contributing directly to NASA and ESA’s goals for the long-term exploration efforts of humankind.

Benefits:

  • Bulk dough packages for future astronaut missions (also suitable as unique gifts for people on Earth)
  • Branded products for space conferences and other events
  • Oven will be made available on a pay-per-use basis to other researchers interested in exploring its uses on the ISS
  • Project will generate spin-off IP and products that could be used for B2B and B2C activities on Earth
Sebastian D Marcu

Bake in Space GmbH
Bremen, Germany
Sebastian D. Marcu
www.bakein.space
sebastian@bakein.space

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MA61C – Multipurpose Adapter Generic lnterface Connector

MA61C
Winner 2016 ESA BIC Start-up Challenge

MA61C – Multipurpose Adapter Generic lnterface Connector

MA61C

MA61C is a universal adapter that connects any subsystem to any spacecraft platform, reducing costs and time of satellite manufacturing. Once MA61C is connected with the satellite subsystem and the on-board computer, it powers up and integrates them.
The advantages are:

  • Integration of subsystems without programming (plug & play)
  • Compatibility with most used subsystems
  • Design based on requirements and specifics from its customers
  • Reuse of off-the-shelf subsystems
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ZARM

Space Products and Innovation UG
Giulia Federico
MA61C@spinintech.com

Cooperation Partners:
University of Bremen – ZARM Wirtschaft Foerderung Bremen GmbH

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OSS4SPACE – Open Sandwich Structures for Space

OSS4SPACE - Open Sandwich Structures for Space
3rd Place 2016 Airbus Challenge Label

OSS4SPACE – Open Sandwich Structures for Space

OSS4SPACE - Open Sandwich Structures for Space

Open Sandwich Structures (OSS) are a new type of free form and full design oriented structural panel technology for the construction of low Earth orbiting (LEO) satellites (mega constellations).
Unlike the three constituent (sheet/core/sheet) type of sandwich panels, OSS encompasses a panel structure made of only two material sheets without any addition of core material. Compared to current closed cell panel technology, that leads to reduced material costs, a much simpler production process and a higher productivity for space structures

PLYTechnologies GmbH
Antonio Valente 
antonio.valente@ply.pt

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Laser Communication for Future LEO Constellations

Laser Communication for Future LEO Constellations
Winner 2016 Airbus Challenge Label

Laser Communication for Future LEO Constellations

Laser Communication for Future LEO Constellations

Vialight develops Laser Communication Terminals for future low Earth orbiting (LEO) constellations and Earth observation missions requiring the transmission of large data volumes at rates of up to 10 Gbps over thousands of kilometers.

  • Leader in laser communication systems for stratospheric platforms and ground stations – chosen supplier for large international commercial customers
  • Vialight’s product evolution: aviation > stratosphere > space (inter-satellite, satellite-to-ground)
  • Serial production keeps costs low while ensuring the highest quality product
  • Solutions for: telecommunications, navigation and Earth observation data, ISR applications, Internet of Things, Big Data
  • Fully operational space system on the ISS in 2 years

ViaLight GmbH 
Dr Markus Knapek
info@vialight.de

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Skith: Skip the Harness (Harnessless Satellite)

SKITH
Winner 2016 Challenge by the DLR Space Administration Label
Overall Winner 2016 Label

Skith: Skip the Harness (Harnessless Satellite)

SKITH

The harness for satellites has been necessary so far but also costly, heavy and a major risk factor. Skith aims to create the first wireless satellite, by using short range, high speed real time miniature radio communication links.
By combining modular and fault-tolerant software with ultra-wideband technology from industry 4.0, a robust and adaptable system will be created.

Skith is aiming at:

  • Reducing the costs of integration and launches of satellites
  • Increasing the dependability of machines, especially of satellites and aircrafts
  • Increasing the Flexibility of control systems
  • Making the board computer independent from input/output (10) devices
Universität Würzburg

lnformatics 8 – Aerospace Information Technology

Prof Sergio Montenegro
montenegro@informatik.uni-wuerzburg.de

Tobias Mikschl
tobias.mikschl@uni-wuerzburg.de

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