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MSP

MSP
Winner 2017 Airbus Defence and Space Challenge Label

MSP: Advanced Modular Production of Microsatellites

MSP

To keep up with the emerging requirements of mass production, mega-constellations and formations of micro­satellites one needs innovative lest concepts and production processes. Modern manufacturing techniques from the realm of lndustry 4.0 can open the door to significant productivity gains in high-volume satellite production. The Zentrum für Telematik e.V. (Würzburg) is working on transferring new methods and tools for satellite production into the space sector. The submitted idea is specifically geared towards human­robot collaboration based on the use of a lightweight robot.

Benefits:

  •  Integrated testing and production systems increase lot sizes and quality
  • Modularisation and standardisation in electronic production reduces overall system complexity, which also simplifies the production process
  • Testing based on smart components reduces production costs
Klaus Schilling

Zentrum für Telematik (ZfT)
Würzburg, Germany
Prof Dr Klaus Schilling
www.telematik-zentrum.de
info@telemotik-zentrum.de

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MESA

MESA
2nd Place 2017 ESA BIC Start-up Challenge supported by OHB Label

MESA: lmproving Europe's Access to Space

MESA

In the next decade, Europe will need a replacement for the International Space Station (ISS) – a new environment in which payloads can be tested in microgravity and the extreme conditions of space. Levity Space System has set its sights on providing public and private institutions with frequent, affordable access to space. MESA – Europe’s first modular and stackable satellite structure – is designed to facilitate microsatellite launches, in-orbit demonstrations, and the hosting of experiments. lt will be launched as a secondary payload between the upper stage and primary payload of the Arianespace launch vehicles VEGA-C+ and -E.

Benefits:

  • Flexible, modular structures for space transports
  • Sustainable R&D in space in the post-ISS era
  • Turnkey launch solutions and microsatellite deployment in constellations
  • MESA subsystems capable of transporting technologies and experiments directly from labs into space

Levity Space Systems
Aachen, Germany
Andres Lüdeke
www.levity.space
andres.luedeke@levity.space

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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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