Strategies and Technologies
for Space Exploration
in SPIN-IT
Piero Messidoro – Chairman DA5
Thales Alenia Space – Italy S.p.A.
SPIN-IT: Italian Space Technology Platform
Compared to the other technology platforms SPIN-IT is characterized by the strong
interaction with the Italian Space Agency to which the strategies of the Italian space
activities are assigned as per the institutional mission. ASI is in the natural receptor
of the platform work and results in the objective to support the attractiveness of
the whole system to capture fundings in European context (Horizon 2020) and to
harmonize European, Domestic and regional districts technology development
policies in line with Italian stakeholders priorities
SPIN-IT platform is characterized by the strong interaction
with the Italian Space Agency. Moreover, in the last two
decades a significant asset in space activities has been the
exploitation of dual use technologies and applications. In
this respect Italian Minister of Defense is together with ASI
a key final user of space asset and technologies.
In 2012 Spin-It has given a significant contribution to build
up the strategic plan of the Aerospace Italian Technology
Cluster (CTNA) in support to industrial competitiveness as
well as to develop a first coherent connection with local
regional aerospace districts. In 2013/14 has supported ASI
in preparing H2020 for PSA/SRC.
SPIN-IT: Platform Organization
The platform is organized in Application Domain (DA) and Technology Clusters (TC)
working groups. Each DA WG addresses the scenario, provides a detailed mapping
of competences, identifies the enabling technologies for the specific domain and
analyses funding opportunities through different institutions. Aim of Technology
Cluster labeled WG is to provide a picture of Italian technology assets and
positioning and to elaborate a techno push analysis in the different enabling
domains (Electronics, materials, software, …).
This process results in a coherent view
about the matching, and the conditions,
between application domain driven demand
and possible technology evolution in Italian
entities. It provides a strategic ground to
evaluate and establish technology and
cooperation in bilateral and European,
International partnerships.
DA1
DA2
Sistemi
Sistemi di
di Osservazione
Osservazione
della
della Terra
Terra
DA5
DA3
Sistemi
Sistemi di
di Navigazione
Navigazione
DA6
Esplorazione
Esplorazione Umana
Umana
Stazione
Stazione Spaziale,
Spaziale,
Capsule
Capsule manned
manned
Sistemi
Sistemi di
di Trasporto
Trasporto
Spaziale;
Spaziale; Lancio
Lancio ee Rientro
Rientro
DA7
Applicazioni
Applicazioni Integrate
Integrate ee Servizi
Servizi
Sicurezza
Sicurezza
TA1
DA4
Sistemi
Sistemi di
di
Telecomunicazioni
Telecomunicazioni
Osservazione
Osservazione dell’universo,
dell’universo,
scienza
scienza ed
ed esplorazione
esplorazione
robotica
robotica
TA2
Termomeccanica
Termomeccanica
Materiali
Materiali
Elettronica
Elettronica
Strutture
Strutture
Meccanismi
Meccanismi
Fotonica
Fotonica
TA3
Informatica
Informatica
Sensori
Sensori integrati,
integrati,
comp.
comp. criogenici
criogenici
Ottica
Ottica
TA4
Elaborazione
Elaborazione
Dati
Dati ee di
di Segnale
Segnale
Tecnologie
Tecnologie per
per ilil trasporto
trasporto
spaziale
spaziale
To date more than 140 entities (companies, research institutes, university
departments) are associated.
Tassonomia Piattaforma - Domini Applicativi Tecnologie Abilitanti
DA1
DA2
Sistemi di Osservazione
della Terra
DA5
Sistemi di Navigazione
DA6
Esplorazione Umana
Stazione Spaziale,
Capsule manned
DA3
DA4
Sistemi di
Telecomunicazioni
Market pull
Applicazioni Integrate e Servizi
Sicurezza
TA1
Sistemi di Trasporto
Spaziale; Lancio e Rientro
DA7
Osservazione dell’universo,
scienza ed esplorazione
robotica
TA2
Termomeccanica
Materiali
Elettronica
Strutture
Meccanismi
Fotonica
Techno Push
TA3
Informatica
Elaborazione
Dati e di Segnale
Sensori integrati,
comp. criogenici
Ottica
TA4
Tecnologie per il trasporto
spaziale
Each WG has produced a Position Paper describing for the
specific Application Domain the overall scenario, an overview of
the programs and the technology challenges to be faced
scenario
skills
Scenario analysis in the domestic, European and International environment.
Skill, competences and areas of expertise mapping (e.g. no. researchers,
employees, economic resource relevance, contracts, ...)
techno
top-down analysis of enabling technologies. ID of individual technology
cluster with actual and target TRL (Technology Readiness Level) assessment
funding
funding analysis of all possible sources in Europe (H2020, ESA, ...),
National (MIUR, ASI) and regional (POR regional, aerospace district, ...)
Each Technology Cluster analyzes the mapping of its technology domain with
associated clusters and give an evolution path and possible funding plan
Techno
mapping
Techno
evolution
Mapping of enabling technologies availability in Italy with associated map
of centre of competences and skills (Academia, research centres, SME, LSI,…)
Possible path of technology clusters evolution associated to envisaged
Space mission in line with ASI vision. Funding analysis and plan
Strategic Research Innovation Agenda
Position Paper – example of Application Domain Human Exploration
scenario
skills
programs
Turnover
€
Turnover ~~ 130
130 M
M€
ISS e Programmi di sperimentazione collegati:
~~ 800
800 employees
employees
TAS-I, SG, Kayser Italia, TPZ, ALTEC, CNR, AVS, PMI
Programmi tecn. ASI (FLECS,CAB,ASA,CAST,SEMBRA):
44 Regional
Regional districts
districts (Piemonte,
(Piemonte,
TAS-I, TPZ, AeroSekur, CIRA, SG, Kayser Italia, PoliTo.
Lombardia,
lazio
Lombardia, lazio,
lazio,, Campania)
Campania)
UNIRo, AVS, PMI.
ESA Aurora, Eurobot e Programmi Esplorazione:
funding
techno
TAS-I, TPZ, PoliMI, PoliTo, UNIRo, SG, CISAS, IIT, CNR, Kayser
Italia, AVS, PMI, Progetti EC : TAS-I, TPZ, CIRA, SG, CISAS,
UNIRo, PoliMI, PoliTo, ISIS R&D, Kayser It, PMI
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
Aree Tecnologiche
2012
Aree Tecnologiche
Life Support & ISRU
ASI MIUR ESA Distretti H2020 PRO.R.A. PNM
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Novel Energy production and Storage
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Life Support & ISRU
3
Novel Energy production and Storage
3
Advanced Propulsion
3
Automation & Robotics
4
Thermal Control
4
Aerothermodynamics
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Aerothermodynamics
4
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Advanced Structures
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Advanced Structures
4
8
Advanced Mechanisms
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Advanced Mechanisms
3
8
GNC & RVD
GNC & RVD
4
Biomedicina Spaziale
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DA5 WG see the participation of more than 20
organizations representing Industry, Research Centers,
Academy and SME’s (including TAS-I and AeroSekur)
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International Scenario (GER 1.0)
International Scenario (GER 2.0)
International Scenario (GER 2.0)
TAS-I Space
Exploration
Road map
ExoMars
Long Duration
Habitat
Commercial
Transportation
Services
Inflatable
Habitats
Lunar Pressurized
Rovers
MSR
Technology
Demonstrators
MPCV/ ESM
Marco Polo
Lunar Landers
Cis-lunar Complex
NEO
Moon
Post-ISS
ISS Test Bed
for Exploration
ISS
Mars
Goals and Elements of G-HOME project
G-HOME (Green Habitation Orbital Module for
Exploration) is conceived to be attached to the ISS for
validation of relevant technologies. Main parts are:
An inflatable module;
A greenhouse for resource regeneration/production;
The robotics system to support crew operations;
A energy storage and production system based on
Regenerative Fuel Cell.
EDEN
Demonstrator at
12
Life Support & ISRU
3
Novel Energy production and Storage
3
Advanced Propulsion
3
Automation & Robotics
4
Thermal Control
4
Aerothermodynamics
4
8
Advanced Structures
4
8
Advanced Mechanisms
3
8
GNC & RVD
4
Biomedicina Spaziale
3
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
Aree Tecnologiche
2012
TRL EVOLUTION VS TARGET PROJECTS
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Target Missions: technology demonstrations on ISS as test bed for Exploration,
post ISS Human Infrastructures, Moon/Mars Human Outpost-
TECHNOLOGY FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Aree Tecnologiche
Life Support & ISRU
ASI MIUR ESA Distretti H2020 PRO.R.A. PNM
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Novel Energy production and Storage
Advanced Propulsion
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Automation & Robotics
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Thermal Control
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Aerothermodynamics
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GNC & RVD
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ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES STATUS AND NEEDS
Life Support and ISRU : significant ASI investment to be consolidated
also in the ESA environment; needs of on-orbit validation (ISS/ASI) and
possibly european alternative procurement of some components
(through H2020), collaboration with NASA and DLR
Novel Energy Production and Storage: Regional investments (e.g.
Fuel Cells), needs of consolidation (through ESA GSTP and support
from ASI) and on-orbit validation (ISS/ASI), huge synergies with other
sectors (H2020), collaboration with D and N for other applications
Automation and Robotics: significant ASI investment via ESA (e.g.
Eurobot) regional and national support (e.g. IIT research) to be
consolidated (through ESA GSTP or Exploration Preparatory Studies),
needs of on-orbit validation (ISS/ASI), collaboration with DLR, participation
to PSA/SRC Space Robotics in H2020 through ASI
Advanced Structures: significant investment in ASI (e.g. Inflatable structures),
needs of consolidation (ASI/ESA) and on-orbit validation (ISS), possible
collaborations with NASA, development on new innovative materials in H2020
Thanks for your attention!
17 Settembre
2011