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Aerothermodynamics, Safety and Security, Electronics and Communications, Fluid Mechanics, Diagnostic Methodologies and Advanced Measurement Techniques, Propulsion, On Board Systems and ATM, Space - Technology Integration and Flight Demostrators, Structures and Materials, Software Development and Virtual Reality

The activities in the SPACE sector concern Systems for Access to Airspace, Satellites and Systems for Exploration, Space Propulsion Systems, On-board Systems, Sustainability, reliability and safety.     

The Systems for Access to Airspace and Exploration at CIRA are for increasing and consolidating knowledge of systems and space technologies for access, re-entry and operating missions in LEO orbit and interplanetary missions to the Moon and Mars.

With regard to Propulsion Systems, Europe plays a key role in the field of launchers, and Italy, in turn, plays a significant role in the development of small launchers. In the context of the development programme of the Vega launcher (launcher for satellites weighing up to 1,500 kg in LEO orbit), CIRA is committed to certain technological drivers. In fact, the HYPROB programme, assigned to CIRA by MIUR, aims to make the Centre a structure of excellence on a European level, with the training of highly qualified personnel and the development of advanced technologies.

CIRA is also committed to the development and validation of enabling technologies for autonomous GNC systems for re-entry and launching missions, and cooperative control systems for mini and micro satellites. These technologies, relating to On-board Systems, are being further developed to guarantee higher than average levels of operational precision, reaction times compatible with the high levels of energy and speed involved, and autonomous self-diagnostics and management compatible with limited (or no) human-machine interaction.

In the case of Sustainability, Reliability and Safety, CIRA is involved in Integrity Engineering and autonomous systems for critical missions.

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

 

 

Mini Irene capsule recovered and mission completedhttps://www.cira.it/en/space/accesso-allo-spazio-satelliti-ed-esplorazione/mini-irene/capsula-mini-irene-recuperata-e-missione-compiuta/Mini Irene capsule recovered and mission completedMini Irene capsule recovered and mission completedThe "Mini Irene Flight Experiment" (MIFE) is successfully completed. The capsule, launched on November 23 from the Swedish Space Center (SSC) with a Sounding Rocket Maser, has been recovered at the end of the suborbital mission

 

 

GENERAZIONE E, firing test of Supersonic Scrubberhttps://www.cira.it/en/space/space-propellers/generazione-e/generazione-e-test-a-fuoco-per-lo-scrubber-supersonico/GENERAZIONE E, firing test of Supersonic ScrubberGENERAZIONE E, firing test of Supersonic Scrubber
Vega C ready for launch - The Interstage 2/3 is the result of CIRA research<img alt="" src="https://www.cira.it/PublishingImages/interstadio%202_3%20vega%20C.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://www.cira.it/en/space/accesso-allo-spazio-satelliti-ed-esplorazione/interstadio-grid/vega-c-pronto-per-il-lancio-l’interstadio-2-3-frutto-della-ricerca-cira/Vega C ready for launch - The Interstage 2/3 is the result of CIRA researchVega C ready for launch - The Interstage 2/3 is the result of CIRA research
Space Rider, new reusability tests for the ISiComp® thermal protection material<img alt="" src="https://www.cira.it/PublishingImages/test%20TPS%20in%20PWT1.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://www.cira.it/en/space/accesso-allo-spazio-satelliti-ed-esplorazione/pride/space-rider-test-di-riutilizzabilità-per-il-materiale-di-protezione-termica/Space Rider, new reusability tests for the ISiComp® thermal protection materialSpace Rider, new reusability tests for the ISiComp® thermal protection material

 

 

Space<img alt="" src="http://webtest.cira.it/PublishingImages/page2.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://www.cira.it/en/space/SpaceSpace<p style="text-align:justify;">The activities in the <strong>SPACE sector </strong>concern Systems for Access to Airspace, Satellites and Systems for Exploration, Space Propulsion Systems, On-board Systems, Sustainability, reliability and safety.     </p><p style="text-align:justify;">The <strong>Systems for Access to Airspace and Exploration </strong>at CIRA are for increasing and consolidating knowledge of systems and space technologies for access, re-entry and operating missions in LEO orbit and interplanetary missions to the Moon and Mars. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">With regard to <strong>Propulsion Systems</strong>, Europe plays a key role in the field of launchers, and Italy, in turn, plays a significant role in the development of small launchers. In the context of the development programme of the Vega launcher (launcher for satellites weighing up to 1,500 kg in LEO orbit), CIRA is committed to certain technological drivers. In fact, the HYPROB programme, assigned to CIRA by MIUR, aims to make the Centre a structure of excellence on a European level, with the training of highly qualified personnel and the development of advanced technologies. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">CIRA is also committed to the development and validation of enabling technologies for autonomous GNC systems for re-entry and launching missions, and cooperative control systems for mini and micro satellites. These technologies, relating to <strong>On-board Systems</strong>, are being further developed to guarantee higher than average levels of operational precision, reaction times compatible with the high levels of energy and speed involved, and autonomous self-diagnostics and management compatible with limited (or no) human-machine interaction. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">In the case of <strong>Sustainability, Reliability and Safety</strong>, CIRA is involved in Integrity Engineering and autonomous systems for critical missions. </p>

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Access to Space, Satellites and Exploration<img alt="" src="HTTP://WEBTEST.CIRA.IT/PUBLISHINGIMAGES/USV%20IN%20ORBITA%20GDB.JPG" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://www.cira.it/en/space/accesso-allo-spazio-satelliti-ed-esplorazione/Access to Space, Satellites and ExplorationAccess to Space, Satellites and ExplorationCIRA aims to increase and consolidate its skills with regard to space systems and technologies for access, re-entry and operating missions in lower earth orbit and interplanetary missions to the moon and Mars. CIRA is also studying the technologies required to build satellite systems and put them into operation at reduced costs.
On-board Systems for Space Applications<img alt="" src="http://webtest.cira.it/PublishingImages/infrastruttura1.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://www.cira.it/en/space/sistemi-di-bordo-per-le-piattaforme-spaziali/On-board Systems for Space ApplicationsOn-board Systems for Space ApplicationsAvionics navigation and control technologies are developed in line with the international scenario to guarantee better than average levels of operational precision, reaction times compatible with the high levels of energy and speed involved, and highly autonomous self-diagnostics and management.
Safety and Security of Space Systems<img alt="" src="http://webtest.cira.it/PublishingImages/image.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://www.cira.it/en/space/sostenibilità-affidabilità-e-sicurezza-dei-sistemi-spaziali/Safety and Security of Space SystemsSafety and Security of Space SystemsThe challenges faced by CIRA in this field mainly concern: Integrity Engineering and Trusting in Autonomy.
Space Propulsion Systems<img alt="" src="http://webtest.cira.it/PublishingImages/page2.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://www.cira.it/en/space/space-propellers/Space Propulsion SystemsSpace Propulsion SystemsResearch into Space Propulsion Systems is carried out in accordance with the plans of ASI and MIUR at a national level and those of ESA and the EU at a European level. The reasons for research in this field include Italy's important role in the VEGA programme and the HYPROB programme entrusted to CIRA.