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Friday, February 10, 2017
Space access, satellites and exploration
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Space - Technology Integration and Flight Demostrators, Aerothermodynamics, Structures and Materials, Diagnostic Methodologies and Advanced Measurement Techniques

The purpose of this line of research and development is to increase and consolidate CIRA's expertise in space technologies and systems for access, re-entry and operating missions in LEO orbit, as well as interplanetary missions to the Moon and Mars. The consolidated sector of re-entry from LEO orbit missions and the area of space transport are studied.

Furthermore, as the sector of observation of Earth from space is considered to be particularly strategic, it is necessary to identify application technologies that make it possible to create (using manufacturing technologies and innovative integrations) and deploy satellite systems (micro-satellites in particular) at lower costs. These fully complement, and can be integrated with, other alternative detection sources (UAV platforms and/or sensors in situ) for the faster processing of data. A specific technology that CIRA has already been using for a while is Additive Layer Manufacturing: its use in the space sector extends its scope of application.

Also taking into account recent NASA studies, according to which man will spend 10 years in cis-lunar space between 2020 and 2030, and some recent initiatives of NASA and ESA in this field (Next Generation Evolvable Lunar Architecture and Moon Village), studies in exploration systems will be continued and consolidated.

CIRA 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.
Access to Space, Satellites and Exploration

 

 

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 Exploration<p style="text-align:justify;">The purpose of this line of research and development is to increase and consolidate CIRA's expertise in space technologies and systems for access, re-entry and operating missions in LEO orbit, as well as interplanetary missions to the Moon and Mars. The consolidated sector of re-entry from LEO orbit missions and the area of space transport are studied. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Furthermore, as the sector of observation of Earth from space is considered to be particularly strategic, it is necessary to identify application technologies that make it possible to create (using manufacturing technologies and innovative integrations) and deploy satellite systems (micro-satellites in particular) at lower costs. These fully complement, and can be integrated with, other alternative detection sources (UAV platforms and/or sensors in situ) for the faster processing of data. A specific technology that CIRA has already been using for a while is Additive Layer Manufacturing: its use in the space sector extends its scope of application. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Also taking into account recent NASA studies, according to which man will spend 10 years in cis-lunar space between 2020 and 2030, and some recent initiatives of NASA and ESA in this field (Next Generation Evolvable Lunar Architecture and Moon Village), studies in exploration systems will be continued and consolidated. </p>

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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 researchESA's new medium-lift Vega-C rocket is nearly ready for its inaugural flight. Vega-C features, among others novelties, a composite grid Interstage 2/3, produced by AVIO using a technology developed at CIRA, in the Composite Prototypes Laboratory.2022-06-22T22:00:00Z
The successful completion of the Mini-Irene capsule TPS qualification phase <img alt="" src="https://www.cira.it/PublishingImages/qualifica%20TPS%20capsula%20Irene.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://www.cira.it/en/space/accesso-allo-spazio-satelliti-ed-esplorazione/mini-irene/conclusa-la-qualifica-del-tps-della-capsula-mini-irene/The successful completion of the Mini-Irene capsule TPS qualification phaseThe successful completion of the Mini-Irene capsule TPS qualification phase The qualification of the Mini-Irene re-entry capsule thermal protection system was successfully completed. Two days of testing in the Ghibli facility have, in fact, proved, the ability of the composite material, of which the Heat Shield is made, to withstand the temperatures foreseen during the atmospheric re-entry phase.2018-12-03T23:00:00Z
Successfully completed the test campaign of the satellite Central Tube prototype in composite Grid structure<img alt="" src="https://www.cira.it/PublishingImages/progetto%20ESA%20CFRP.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://www.cira.it/en/space/accesso-allo-spazio-satelliti-ed-esplorazione/tb-grid/con-il-successo-dei-test-strutturali-sul-central-tube-satellitare-si-chiude-il-progetto-tb-grid/Successfully completed the test campaign of the satellite Central Tube prototype in composite Grid structureSuccessfully completed the test campaign of the satellite Central Tube prototype in composite Grid structureThe last phase of the CFRP Grid Tubular Structures project, funded by ESA, has been successfully completed. This phase was devoted to a complex structural testing campaign of the Central Tube prototype, the numerical-experimental validation of design and analysis models, and the final assessment of the achieved results.2020-01-27T23:00:00Z