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Slide 1 1Spain, October 2009

ESA Technology Strategy

and ITI

Marco GuglielmiESA/ESTEC


Outline

BackgroundThe technology management processESA R&D instrumentsThe Innovation Triangle InitiativeConclusion


Background

Mastering technology in due time is mandatory to limit project development risks, improve the competitiveness of European industry in commercial markets and minimize European dependence.

Technology is developed in ESA under several corporate (TRP, GSTP) and domain specific programmes (EOEP, CTP, etc). Some are mandatory (TRP, CTP), the rest are optional.

Technology is developed also by many ESA Member states with their National Programmes


Background:Space Technology in ESA

Technology Programmes versus Technology Readiness Levels

TRP

GSTP

CTP

EOEP

Mandatory

Optional

Generic/ Multi-domains

Science

Generic/ Multi-domains

Earth Observation

Telecommunications

Navigation

Space transportation

Human spaceflight and Exploration

Preparation

Focus Potential Extension

Technology concept

formulated

Experimental critical

function and /or proof of

concept

Component and/ or

breadboard validation in laboratory

Component and/ or

breadboard validation in

relevant environment

System / subsystem model or prototype

demonstration in a relevant environment

System prototype

demonstration in a space

environment

Actual system completed and “Flight Qualified”

through test and

demonstration (Ground or

Space)

Actual system “Flight

Proven” through

successful mission

operations

TRL

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

ARTES

GNSS Evolution

FLPP

Aurora


Background:Space Technology in Europe

European Space Institutional Technology R&D average yearly budget of approx. 450M€, (2008 ESTMP)

CTPTRP

GSTP

EOEP

FLPP

Aurora Core

ARTES

ELIPS

EGEP

F

D

PLRO

Other

E

PNNL

I

H

SUKACZ

Fin

CND CH


The Technology Management Process

As technology is developed in ESA and in EUROPE under several programmes, it was felt necessary to establish a clear and unified process, spanning from definition to evaluation of technology development activities, and covering all of the existing R&D programmes.


The Technology Management Process: Europe

ESANational Agencies

Industry

DataConsolidation

Technology

Observatory

TechnologyMonitoring

R&D ActionsESTER

Harmonised Roadmaps

ESA Technology Plans

National AgenciesTechnology Plans

European UnionPlans

European Space

TechnologyMaster Plan

(ESTMP)

Harmonisation

ESANational Agencies

Industry

DataConsolidation

Technology

Observatory

TechnologyMonitoring

R&D ActionsESTER

Harmonised Roadmaps

ESA Technology Plans

National AgenciesTechnology Plans

European UnionPlans

European Space

TechnologyMaster Plan

(ESTMP)

Harmonisation


The Technology Management Process: ESA

Technology Monitoring/ Evaluation


ESA Long Term PlanESA Long Term Plan

ESA Technology Strategy and Long Term PlanESA Technology Strategy and Long Term Plan

National Missions (THAG)National Missions (THAG) ESA Technology Work PlansESA Technology Work Plans

European and Worldwide Technology Assessment


European HarmonisationEuropean Harmonisation

Technology ImplementationTechnology Implementation

Industrial productsIndustrial products

ESA Programme NeedsESA Programme Needs

ESTER

Technology PushTechnology Push

Industry ConsultationIndustry Consultation

Prioritized technology requirements and roadmaps




ESA Long Term PlanESA Long Term Plan

ESA Technology Strategy and Long Term PlanESA Technology Strategy and Long Term Plan

National Missions (THAG)National Missions (THAG) ESA Technology Work PlansESA Technology Work Plans



European HarmonisationEuropean Harmonisation

Technology ImplementationTechnology Implementation

Industrial productsIndustrial products

ESA Programme NeedsESA Programme Needs

ESTER

Technology PushTechnology Push

Industry ConsultationIndustry Consultation




R&D Instrument example: TRP Objective: The Basic Technology Research Programme is the only ESA technology programme

supporting all of ESA's fields of activity, providing the technological nucleus for most future developments. As such, it represents the backbone of ESA’s innovative efforts. In particular, the TRP is used to:

Assess innovative/prospective technologies incorporating high development risks but also a high potential pay-off and to demonstrate their usefulness for space applications, providing ESA with a long- term technological capability to define new space missions and applications.

Enable ESA space missions by demonstrating the feasibility of technologies required for these missions.

Demonstrate the feasibility of technologies of general interest to all ESA projects and programmes.

TRL Targeted: 3 Procurement policy: Open Competitive (DN possible) Funding rule: 100% Total yearly budget (07): ~ 42 M€ Cycle: 3 Year Work Plan with yearly procurement plans Definition of activities: Internal, as per E2E process Invitation to tender: Continuously throughout the year on EMITS, beginning after programme approval

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R&D Instrument example: GSTP Objective: The General Support Technology Programme aims at increasing the

efficiency of technology R&D by preparing technologies in support to programmes and European Industry’s worldwide competitiveness, and at supporting the implementation of the results of coordination and harmonisation of technology R&D activities conducted both at national and Agency levels. GSTP funded activities aim at the pre-development and - if needed - the qualification of identified technologies required by future space projects, the feasibility of those technologies having been demonstrated. Participating States shall notify the Agency of any activities they wish to support prior to an invitation to tender being issued

TRL Targeted: from 3 to 5 and above Procurement policy: Open Competitive (Direct Negotiation possible) Funding rule: 100% (up to 50 % in Direct Negotiation also possible) Total yearly budget (07): 50 M€ Invitation to tender: Continuously throughout the year on EMITS following approval and support confirmation by Participating States Cycle: 3 years, activity implemented in batches Key dates: Yearly work programme review in January


R&D Instrument example: TTP

ESA’s Technology Transfer Programme Office (TTPO) has the overall responsibility for the technology transfer process. TTPO is part of the Systems, Software and Technology Synthesis Department under the Agency’s Directorate of Technical and Quality Management. The technology transfer process is carried out in several different ways:

by the Technology Transfer Network (TTN) involving technology brokers through the National Technology Transfer Initiatives (NTTI) through a number of other initiatives and specific events (e.g. AO-GSTP).

In support to the technology transfer process, the following business lines have been implemented:

ESA business incubation (3 ESA sites plus a network) Business with the Fund (Stella Growth Fund) ESA Investment Forum and readiness programmesESA-European Commission collaborations

ttp contact: [email protected]

Initiatives

The main mission of the Technology Transfer Programme Office (TTPO) is to demonstrate to Europe’s citizens some of the benefits of the European Space Programme and to strengthen the competitiveness of European industry by encouraging the beneficial as well as commercial use of space technologies for non-space applications which in turn leads to innovative products and the generation of new jobs within Europe.

Mission:


ESA does much more in technology development, innovation and technology

transfer.

For further details please consult the Annex


The Technology Management Process and Innovation

The Technology Management process gives a very broad and solid understanding of the technology needs of ESA and Europe in general

Most of the R&D programmes of ESA have a multi annual cycle

Technology development and innovation in the non-space area is much more dynamic

As a result, an additional dedicated instrument was needed to support the rapid Demonstration, Validation and Adoption of new technologies



ANNEX


Technology Transfer


TTP Lines of business

Support

ESA Business Incubation

• ESTEC• ESOC• ESRIN

European Space Incubators Network

(ESINET)

managed by the European Business & Innovation

Centre Network


• ESTEC (NL)• ESOC (D)• ESRIN (I)• AZO (D)

Technology Transfer Programme (TTP)

Open Call for feasibility studies and special

projects

Transfer of TechnologyServices and Applications

Technology Brokers(TTN)

Network managed by MST Aerospace GmbH

National TechnologyTransfer Initiatives

(NTTI)

•France•Italy•Spain•UK•Germany

• The Netherlands• Belgium• Denmark• Ireland• Norway• Portugal

Open Call GSTP Prototype Development

EC European Entreprise Network (+250)National Space AgenciesEIROForum & technology transfer working groupGSA, DG-TREN, DG-ENT

Investment Forum

Investment Readiness

Programme

Investment Fund


Technology Transfer and TTN (technology transfer network)

• New TTP contract initiated in February 2009

• Successful implementation through:Network of brokers facilitating contact between technology donors and receivers;Online database with technology transfer offers and requests (_www.technology-forum.com_);Implementation of NTTIsCollaboration with other networks (EEN)

• Results previous contract18 transfers supported (cumulative since 1990: 2008)483 industrial needs identified341space technology available for transfer18 feasibility studies supported10 success stories published384 experts are now part of the expert network

Technology TransferOpen Call for feasibility

studies and special projects

Transfer of Technology Services and Applications

Technology Brokers(TTN)

Network managed by MST Aerospace GmbH

•France•Italy•Spain•UK•Germany


Transfer of Technology Services and Applications

National TechnologyTransfer Initiatives

(NTTI)

• The Netherlands• Belgium• Denmark• Ireland• Norway• Portugal

Focus at national level, facilitate transfers from national space industry to non-space sector

NTTI addresses funding support at local level

Collaboration between TTN and NTTI through MoU for integration of results

Established: NL, Belgium, Norway, Denmark, Ireland and Portugal

In discussions: Sweden, Finland, Greece and Switzerland

Starting to discuss: Italy

National Technology Transfer Initiative (NTTI)


Support


• ESTEC• ESOC• ESRIN


• ESTEC (NL)• ESOC (D)• ESRIN (I)• AZO (D)

Location ESTEC, Noorwijk (NL)

Location ESOC, Darmstadt (D) & AZO – Munich (D)

Location ESRIN, Frascati (I)

Business Incubators

50 Alumni (2004-2008); Success rate 90%; 20% high flyers (EVCA classification)13 (26%) absorbed or acquired by another companyEquity investment from VC and business angels = 15.9 M€; Turnover 2008 8.5 M€; 200 employmentsCategorised in 12 Industry sectors

European Space Incubators Network

(ESINET)

managed by the European Business & Innovation

Centre Network


Support

Open Call GSTP Prototype Development

EC European Entreprise Network (+250)National Space AgenciesEIROForum & technology transfer working groupGSA, DG-TREN, DG-ENT

Investment Forum

Investment Readiness

Programme

Investment Fund

• Venture CapitalEarly stage funding: ‘Stella Growth Fund’ – 40 M €Successful Investment Forum and Venture Academy (La Hulpe near Brussels 7th April 2009) Next EIF’s in 2010 (Stuttgart –Germany and Milan –Italy)Investment Readiness Programme hosted 15 Companies –ESTEC February 2009)

• Collaboration with National Space Agencies, EC-EEN , GSA, EC-DG-ET, EC-DG-TREN

Financial support, collaborations & open call

ttp contact: [email protected]


ESA & innovation


Introduction• Innovation is an essential part of all

ESA R&D activities• Ideas find their value when

converted into useful products• Surveys of industry and with

industry show that turnover comes to large extent from product improvement (gradual innovation)

• This is essential:– Market are small– Profit is low– Companies have low margin for

investment

44 %

innovationProduct improvement

Process improvement.


Introduction• Need to support the overall product

cycle, • Particularly difficult, bridging the

“Death Valley” from laboratory models to qualified products

• In-orbit demonstration to gain product and supplier heritage

• Product improvement, also innovative, e.g. modulated ion thruster, bumpless valves, etc in GOCE

• Innovation is part of the product cycle, at concept, at improvement

System Test, Launch & Operations

System/Subsystem Development

Technology Demonstration

Technology Development

Research to Prove Feasibility

Basic Technology Research

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TRL 4

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cost

Death Valley

GSTP 5, El -2/3

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cost

Death Valley

GSTP 5, El -2/3

TRP, GSTP -5 El.1


Innovation• Research of, in and from space and sustainable

service driven missions continuously require new solutions;

• Competition implies “being better when not cheaper”

• Innovation is essential part of the solution• ESA missions are technology innovation drivers• Innovation happens in many ways:

–Concepts and basic technology, C-C ultrastablestructure

–Components, AGGA in GNSS receiver–Products, SST receiver, gradiometer, ion thrusters

–Techniques, drag compensation –Processes, E2E simulation from signal to end result

• Innovation in ESA is–Incremental: improving a product, customizing, adding functionality, new environment

–Breakthrough, a step change,–Utilization: e.g. integrated applications


Innovation, how• Strawman target setting,

– Inherent to each ESA mission, in particular Science driven missions– Special, e.g. how could be do a known mission for a fraction of resources, e.g. from MEX to Minimex

• Forward-looking: – Studies, leap in science – breakthrough in technology (not just space), e.g. with ESF

– Analysis: what would be the impact of new technology, e.g. wireless, SoC, new propulsion, etc; also from non-space: spin-in

– Workshops with partners, open innovation: spin-in =out - joint• Spontaneous

–Across internal organization lines, e.g. Space Science – EO–Through new industrial partners, e.g. involved because of new domains–Informal networks


Fixed Reference Requirements

mSys and MNT – Mini-MEx

Mini-MEX will be a TRP Concurrent Design Facility study to miniaturise Mars Express•What level of miniaturisation can be achieved? How and when can physical restrictions limit these systems?

Goal:Mini-MEx shall achieve the same if not better science performance as Mars Express

for significantly less mass and power utilising Micro Nano Technology

Goal:Mini-MEx shall achieve the same if not better science performance as Mars Express

for significantly less mass and power utilising Micro Nano Technology

•Study StatusA preliminary kick-off for technology review in preparation for the CDF study mid-May 2009CDF study sessions planned to begin in mid-August 2009

Thin Film Solar CellsThin Film Solar CellsS/C SCOC3 on a ChipS/C SCOC3 on a ChipSun Sensor on a ChipSun Sensor on a ChipStar Sensor on a ChipStar Sensor on a Chip

Integrated avionicsIntegrated avionicsMINIMAL BOXES MINIMAL BOXES

MINMAL HARNESSMINMAL HARNESSAdvanced Motor ControllersAdvanced Motor ControllersData modulated on power busData modulated on power bus

Die microDie micro--packagingpackaging

MiniMini--MExMEx

Mars ExpressMars Express

MNTMNT

ScienceScience MissionMission

UnitsUnits

SubSub--SystemSystem

IntegrationIntegration

LaunchLaunch

MiniMini--MexMex Dry S/CDry S/C


mSys and MNT – Achievements

Nano Technology for Space Solar Cells (TRP)Quantum Wells and bragg reflectors for both;

•Single-junction GaInAs•Triple-junction solar cells

•Both manufactured and well characterisedGoal: 2-3% efficiency increase as compared to non-

quantum well cells.

Very Thin GaAa MJ Solar Cell Development•Panel thickness reduction

•III-V cell and glass, 20 μm and 50 μm thick respectively•Dual target efficiency is 27% BOL

•Triple target efficiency is 33% BOL•2.5 kg m-2 and 4 x 8 cm2 cells

(Credit:AAC Microtec)

Motion Control Chip•Mass = 80g, Power = 5 W. Dimensions: 75 x 45 x 10 mm

•Spacewire and CAN interfaces•Reprogrammable FPGA

•Started August 2008 and is expected to finish February 2010

Activities within the TRP applicable to μSys and MNTActivities within the TRP applicable to μSys and MNT

Digital Sun Sensor on a Chip PrototypingStarted Oct 2008. Preliminary targetted characteristics are;

•FOV= 140 deg•0.5 deg accuracy (0.03 deg calibrated)

•50 g, 200 mW, •10Hz Output data rate•Spacewire Interface

Sensor on a Chip Feasibility Study and Avionics Evaluation

Study completed Dec 2008.Preliminary Characteristics;

•FoV: 15 deg•Accuracy: 11 arcsec

•Dimensions: 42 x 37 x 83 mm•Mass: 220 g

•Power: 400mW•Spacewire interface


PROBA IP- Concepts studied internally and under GSP- Demonstration micro-systems, MNT as from Minimex


Innovation, means• Fast transfer of knowledge and technology:

Academia – ESA: Networking Partnering Initiative, NPIInventor (usually SME, often non-space, to space) ITI, Innovation

triangle Initiative, LET-SMEFast concurrent transfer and prototyping of technology: Startiger,

concurrent prototyping• Special “techno-push” in TRP, e.g. Neomex, GSP• Permanent AO mechanisms, specially GSTP AO• Support to complete cycle up to demonstration• Cooperation new partners, European Networks, HTA for MNT,

participation in non-space areas, e.g. ICT of EC’s FP


Innovation Triangle Initiative

Three types of activities aimed at the different elements of the triangle:(A) Proof of Concept (for INVENTORS): fast validation of new ideas(B) Demonstration of Feasibility and Use (for DEVELOPERS): component and/or

breadboard development up to validation in the laboratory(C) Technology Adoption (for CUSTOMERS): development up to validation in a relevant

environment,

ITI is based on the “Innovation Triangle” concept requiring the collaboration of 3 different entities: an INVENTOR, a DEVELOPER and a CUSTOMER.

Wireless sensor motes, SSTLPressure sensor, Oxensis


STARTIGERObjective: Achieve a leap in technology in a short period of time

Mechanism (Skunk Work Approach): Intensive period of researchSmall cross disciplined teamFocused to a specific technical goalCo-located in a distraction free, resource rich environmentEnthusiastic approach to problem solvingPriority technical support

Spin-offs:• Breeding ground for innovative thinking

Previous Testcases:• STARTIGER Pilot Activity at RAL (UK) in 2002• Herschel Mirror TIGER Activity in ESTEC in 2005

Status:• Call for Ideas issued, 10 proposals received,

short-listed for full proposal evaluated


NPI• To increase ESA exchange with Universities,

research institutes and industry to create an environment of permanent cross fertilisation

• Co-funding of PhD or Post-Doc work by candidates employed by Universities– up to 3 years, with 30 K€/year max– mandatory stay at ESTEC (at least 6 month

up to 1 year)• Standing call for proposals, two selections each

year (with the potential to select up to 10 proposals each year)

• Selection Board composed of ESA and Non-ESA representatives

• key innovative step with regard to what is done today in the space domain:– technology or a technique used in another

non space domain– or new idea/concept

This is not all what ESA does with Academia


EU: Summary Innovation Index


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Context: Europe, innovation

• There is potential to exploit the innovation in non-space areas –Innovation NEEDS to be open

EU


Open Innovation and Spin-in• Breakthrough in ESA space technology

is mission related, i.e. when mission is considered

• In many domains, technology advances faster for terrestrial applications than for space, potential for spin-in

• Find the convergence between the terrestrial developments and the achievable technology breakthrough for space

• Space technology has features attractive for demanding terrestrial applications, potential for spin-out

• Common interest with related sectors, aeronautics, automotive, ICT, etc, spin-in / out, joint actions

Example, innovative item through spin-inNeeds to be through product cycle


Open Innovation and Spin-in

Activities ongoing 2009:• Prospective studies• TRP, ITI, Startiger• GSTP AO, LET SME• Workshops with related sectors – Open innovation: spin-in /

out; joint R&D• Study on Breakthroughs for Science incl. workshops co-

undertaken by ESA/European Science Foundation within framework of HISPAC in 2009


Open innovation: aeronautics

• Vehicle commonalities (planes and space crafts):– materials, – energy (e.g. fuel cells),– thermal, – propulsion– avionics – sensors, electronics (e.g. hardening) and software – engineering (e.g. concurrent design)

• “Human on board”:– Man-machine interface (cockpit displays), network information management, …– Environmental control: air quality (CO2 and odour removal, humidity control, pressure

control), cabin air revitalisation, thermal management (global thermal balance on system level and related fluid dynamics),

– Health and safety: physiology and psychology issues (e.g. related to confinement), remote medical assistance for emergencies (tele-diagnostics), cabin decontamination,…

• Future “Common frontier”: – Future commercial stratospheric flights– Suborbital private flights (tourism)– Drones (incl. for Martian atmosphere)– ‘green aspects’


Open innovation: HTA - MNT

NEOMEx

Platform system Science Payload

ImagerPropulsion Power

Structure Avionics

Thermal

Geochemistry

THz analyser

TT&C OBDH AOCS


Conclusions

• Virtually all ESA missions have a significant technology innovation content

• Innovation must be open to all possible areas in order to gain the maximum possible leverage

• Innovation must however be sustainable in the long term to be effective

• ESA is therefore promoting a policy of development and reuse of the products to make innovation affordable and to increase the competitiveness of the European Industry in the international markets

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