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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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ESA - CIRA Agreement for the technology demonstrator Mini-IRENE<img alt="" src="http://webtest.cira.it/PublishingImages/dimostratore%20della%20capsula%20mini%20irene.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://www.cira.it/en/space/accesso-allo-spazio-satelliti-ed-esplorazione/mini-irene/articolo-mini-irene/ESA - CIRA Agreement for the technology demonstrator Mini-IRENEESA - CIRA Agreement for the technology demonstrator Mini-IRENECIRA and the European Space Agency (ESA) have signed a 1.3 million Euros agreement for the manufacturing and launch of the technology demonstrator platform Mini-IRENE (Italian Re-Entry nacelle). The launch of the capsule is scheduled for June 2018.2016-07-20T22:00:00Z
INTERSTADIO GRID_Preliminary Design<img alt="" src="http://webtest.cira.it/PublishingImages/IS%202-3%20CAD%20model.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://www.cira.it/en/space/accesso-allo-spazio-satelliti-ed-esplorazione/interstadio-grid/interstadio-grid_preliminary-design/INTERSTADIO GRID_Preliminary DesignINTERSTADIO GRID_Preliminary DesignPreliminary design of the GRID structure of the Interstage 2/3 of the VEGA C
Job di stampa per la robustezza del processo EBM<img alt="" src="http://webtest.cira.it/PublishingImages/run26.JPG" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://www.cira.it/en/space/accesso-allo-spazio-satelliti-ed-esplorazione/oppla/job-di-stampa-per-la-robustezza-del-processo-ebm/Job di stampa per la robustezza del processo EBMJob di stampa per la robustezza del processo EBMA manufacturing campaign has been performed in order to analyse the dimensional accuracy and the surface roughness of metallic components produced by EBM technology. The measurements campaign gave important information about the quality of the EBM Technology.