{"id":12614,"date":"2025-06-18T14:46:31","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T12:46:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/commercialisation-new.dev.remediagroup.it\/?p=12614"},"modified":"2025-06-18T14:49:36","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T12:49:36","slug":"reusable-space-transportation-takes-step-forward-with-esa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/commercialisation-new.dev.remediagroup.it\/?p=12614","title":{"rendered":"Reusable space transportation takes step forward with ESA"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The European Space Agency (ESA) is investing in technologies for reusability to secure Europe\u2019s long-term autonomy and competitiveness in space transportation. At the 2025 Paris Air Show, ESA announced eight new development projects selected through FLPP \u2013 its programme for future space transportation \u2013 and its FIRST! initiative, which supports disruptive technology maturation with high commercial potential.<\/p>\n

The awards were announced during a dedicated ceremony recognising the selected teams. The setting reflects the growing momentum behind space transportation innovation in Europe and the value of focused investment in technologies with quick but long-term impact.<\/p>\n

\u201cReusability is essential for Europe\u2019s future in space transportation,\u201d said Elena Garombo, Reusability Technology Engineer. \u201cThese projects link early innovation with the technologies needed for European space services. By engaging industry at the start, we\u2019re fostering solutions that will serve European space transportation.\u201d<\/p>\n

The projects were selected through the FIRST! Reusability Invitation to Tender (ITT), following a two-stage process. In the first stage, ideas were submitted through ESA\u2019s Open Space Innovation Platform<\/a><\/strong> and presented during a dedicated pitch day. The event brought together technology developers, users, and investors for direct discussions that enabled participants to refine ideas, identify use cases and form new consortia.<\/p>\n

The second stage, the ITT, was open to all eligible applicants, including those who had not participated in stage one, and focused on submitting formal proposals for development.<\/p>\n

The call attracted 27 proposals from 11 countries, with more than half submitted by consortia \u2013 ten of them international. This reflects the strong cross-border interest in reusable technologies and the role of pitch day in helping partners connect.<\/p>\n

\u201cWorking with FIRST! has enabled us to mature our technology for cryotanks through a fast and efficient process, reaching the stage where we include end-users in our activities for future commercialization,\u201d said Robin Trigueira, CTO & Co-founder, CompPair Technologies Ltd, one of the selected companies under FIRST! Reusability. \u201cWe are looking forward to the next year of this project and reaching a crucial milestone in breadboard building for reusable structures in the space industry.\u201d<\/p>\n

These projects also contribute to ESA’s broader goals of strengthening European resilience and autonomy in space access<\/a><\/strong>. By advancing key technologies through companies based in participating Member States, FLPP supports the long-term competitiveness of Europe’s space transportation sector.<\/p>\n\n

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The FIRST! Reusability ITT covered four focus areas critical to reusable launch systems, with two contracts awarded in each category: \u00a0<\/p>\n

Technologies for Refurbishment and Operations<\/p>\n