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The AETHER project is advancing the development of an innovative electric propulsion engine that utilizes atmospheric layers as propellant. This technology aims to enhance the efficiency and capabilities of space missions, particularly in low Earth orbit and beyond.
The limiting factor for the duration of space endeavours is often related to the total mass of propellant available on board.
If a new propulsion device was capable of using the upper layers of the atmosphere as propellant, this would enable a vast spectrum of new planetary mission scenarios.In recent years SITAEL has produced the world’s first example of such a device, the “RAM-EP” engine.
This innovative electric propulsion (EP) thruster was successfully tested in an environment representative…
SITAEL SPA
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VON KARMAN INSTITUTE FOR FLUID DYNAMICS- VKI
Belgium, Sint-Genesius-Rode
Type: Research institute
Activity type: Research Organisations
SME: Yes
United Kingdom, Guildford
Type: University / higher education
Activity type: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
SME: No
Greece, Thessaloniki
Type: SME
Activity type: Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
SME: Yes
Germany, Giessen
Type: SME
Activity type: Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
SME: Yes
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