The CDTI Innovation resolves the last phase competition for the development of the first spanish launcher of small satellites with the appointment of PLD Space as a contractor end

The ministry of science, innovation and universities have resolved the last phase of pre-commercial procurement project of the first spanish launcher small satellite, with the appointment of PLD Space as a contractor end Only to proceed to the development, verification, validation and construction of a prototype. After a competitive phase I of design, in which two entities have worked on proposals, the independent contractor PLD Space will end in a maximum of 24 months and always before 31 december 2025 to development, verification, validation and construction of the prototype. The project, which is being managed under the instrument for pre-commercial public purchase the CDTI and whose total budget is eur 45 million, intended to 40.5 million for this phase II.

This draft public purchase of innovation, which fits in the proceedings of the Aerospace L (activity 6, for small satellite Launcher) and is funded by the recovery Plan transformation and Resilience, is aimed at developing the capacities and technologies necessary for the construction of the required components, the integration of the perpetrator and the design and launching of a test with a prototype able to access autonomously and independently to space. The result of this industrial training, based on knowledge and R & D, for the development of technologies and components that are in the complete integration of a 100% spanish launcher, and that it would not only the construction of the prototype cualifique but also as a solution validated to compete in the global market of small launchers and satellites and their services and applications is strategic to Spain.

The minister of science, innovation and universities, Diana Morant, has stressed that, thanks to the board of the government for science and innovation, we are going to train our country to put us at the rostrum of the countries that are capable of closing the virtuous circle of design, manufacturing and launching satellites into space and has highlighted the importance of space sector for the citizens, as it provides vital services in the field of communications, earth observation, navigation, safety, the fight against climate change or the monitoring of phenomena such as drought, fires or emergencies such as the volcano of La Palma.

Profile of the technological challenge

The challenge of technological launch payloads with a mass enrolment (satellite) of more than 300 kg payload Orbit in a primary reference synchronous helium type (SSO) of around 500 km of height. The prototype of small satellite launcher should also be able to launch payloads with a mass enrolment (satellite) in the range of 300 kg 800 kg in the full range (with different parameters) low orbit (LEO) of interest for space applications, in a range of 300 km 1,000 km in altitude.

The innovative solution to the technological challenge should benefit from the development of new specific space technologies in the area of launchers, such as: space light manufacturing optimized; advanced composites; reuse of stages of the launcher; actuators launchers advanced vector nozzles; and their control systems; propulsion systems for advanced attitude; architectures and guiado-navegación-control algorithms (CNG); advanced systems and non-explosive dynamic impact; advanced accommodating payloads (satellite); new renewable fuels or propulsion systems void or low-emissions; space management systems; intelligent fuel systems precise positioning satellites in orbit (with or without additional stage kick-stage); among others.

To achieve this innovative product, it is hoped the incorporation of emerging technologies, which is beginning to achieve important results in other sectors and perfectly that can be applied in this sector and also to build on in this technological innovations in development: manufacture toxicity, artificial intelligence, miniaturization, position sensors, attitudes, speed and advanced turn speed, etc.

From a socioeconomic perspective, access to technology of launchers and access to space will increase the area of activity and product catalogue of the space sector english, to be able to generate a gender perspective and growth of space activity, growth and development of new satellites and services based on them and set up as a catalyst for economic activity of the space sector and industry of applications based on the services provided by the signals and data generated by these new satellites.

The Aerospace L will mobilize more than 4.5 billion by 2025 to advance science and innovation in the aerospace sector with the aim of responding to the sector's challenges as climate change, global security and the transition. In addition, the Aerospace L will strengthen the position of Spain in the field of space with initiatives such as the establishment of the Spanish Space Agency, located in Seville.

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The CDTI Innovation is the agency for financing innovation of the ministry of science, innovation and universities that promotes innovation and technological development of spanish companies, channeling requests for funding and support for r & D & I projects of spanish entities at the state and international levels. We Contribute to the improvement of the technological level of spanish companies and drive and, with an international network with coverage of 51 countries support the spanish participation in international programmes for technology cooperation and the international transfer of technology. The CDTI also supports the creation and consolidation of technology-based enterprises in Spain.



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