MPBUS – Modular Power BUS for Space Vehicles

MPBUS is a decentralised power distribution architecture for spacecrafts, capable to transmit data over the same two power wires, allowing both weight reduction and cost reduction, due to harness design, assembly and integration tasks simplification.

Two front ends, for power sources and for consuming energy devices
No Power Distribution Unit (PDU), each device has its own power/load management
Smart Battery Management: on-board computer can decide which of the distributed batteries is active
MPBUS branches can be jettisoned (launchers stages)
Up to 3 Mbps per data comms

JMP ingenieros Sl
Eduardo Remìrez
eduardo.remirez@jmpingenieros.es

22. May 20167. March 2023

MA61C – Multipurpose Adapter Generic lnterface Connector

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

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

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

17. May 201618. July 2019

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

17. May 20167. March 2023

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

17. May 20167. March 2023

Multifunctional lightweight structures for satellites

Conventional satellite design separately considers functional, structural and protective requirements. Subsystems are not integrated into the primary structure, but applied at a later production stage.

Project aim: disruptive innovation in satellite design
Integration of functions into load-carrying structural parts (communication, thermal management, vibration control, diagnosis)
Concurrent optimisation of structural and functional properties with respect to mass and production processes
Validation by a demonstrator

Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF
Dr Dirk Mayer
dirk.mayer@lbf.fraunholer.de

RWfH Aachen University
Dr Athanasios Dafnis
dafnis@sla.rwth-aachen.de

16. May 201618. July 2019

OCULUS – Optical Coatings for Ultra Lightweight Robust Spacecraft Structures

Low weight as well as high durability and accuracy for mirrors of space telescopes? New material solutions have great potential to make it happen! The objective is to combine innovative production processes of carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) structures and reflective coatings. By this means, lightweight optical mirrors can be developed for aerospace applications (e.g. remote sensing and astronomy) that exhibit versatile advantages over conventional mirrors:

Thermal stability (no cooling necessary)
80% to 90% weight reduction
Modularisation in production (large quantities using one tool)
Smart coatings enable multifunctional surfaces
Process transferable to mechanical engineering industry

Prof Enrico Stoll
e.stoll@tu-bs.de

INVENT GmbH
Stefan Linke
stefan.linke@invent-gmbh.de

Fraunhofer IST
Dr. Andreas Dietz
andreas.dietz@ist.fraunhofer.de

7. May 201618. July 2019

Skith: Skip the Harness (Harnessless Satellite)

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

lnformatics 8 – Aerospace Information Technology

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

Tobias Mikschl
tobias.mikschl@uni-wuerzburg.de

3. May 20167. March 2023