SME Instrument - Space: partners to develop and integrate sensors to be placed on board CubeSats

Research & Development Request

Portugal

Portuguese technological company, established in 2014, acting in the field of space and aerospace is looking to establish a research cooperation agreement to develop and integrate sensors to be placed on board CubeSats. Currently it is preparing a proposal for SME Instrument Phase 2 for H2020 Framework Program engaging SMEs in Space Research and Development. The objective of the project is to collect different data during space missions, such as temperature, electron density, and magnetic field.

The upper stages of the atmosphere are also the most unknown ones to the scientific community. Data collection around this area is mostly based on remote sensing, the only methods for collecting in-situ data presents different barriers such as geographical limitation, and development costs and time.

The company is specialized in smart commissioning and decommissioning systems, optimizing spacecraft’s operations and value. Its system enables spacecraft to perform precise manoeuvres for decommissioning, mainly for re-entry to the atmosphere, allowing identifying the footprint on Earth.

This technology potentiates the usage of the satellite’s re-entry trajectory in order to select a time and location when it can be possible, through the integration of miniaturized sensors on board of the satellite, collect upper atmosphere in-situ data.

The company is currently searching for partners with expertise in the areas of the upper atmospheric layers, as well as partners that have previous expertise in the development of sensors that can be flown on board nanosatellites and collect data accurately.

The company is preparing a proposal for SME Instrument Phase 2 for H2020 Framework Program engaging SMEs in Space Research and Development. The objective of the project is to collect different data during space missions, such as temperature, electron density, and magnetic field:

EOI deadline: 18th November, 2016
Call deadline: 18th January, 2017
Expected duration of the project: 2 years

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