Celebrating GIESEPP MP’s journey and the end of the project
As the GIESEPP MP project comes to a successful close, we’re excited to share the sixth and final edition of our newsletter!
The future of space propulsion: GIESEPP MP project concludes with breakthroughs in cost-effective communication satellite technology
The GIESEPP MP project, co-funded by the European Union under the Horizon 2020 programme, is set to conclude in December 2024.
Final webinar: Mission accomplished on 20.11.2024
The GIESEPP MP consortium, co-funded by the EU Horizon 2020 programme, is hosting its final webinar on November 20 at 17:00 CET via Webex....
Final testing campaign for GIESEPP MP at Aerospazio premises, Italy
The Horizon 2020 project GIESEPP MP has reached a significant milestone with the completion of its final testing phase, known as the EPS...
Interview with Javier Torres: An inside look at Airbus Crisa’s role in GIESEPP MP
Javier Torres is technical manager at Airbus Crisa and his main role is to supervise and coordinate all engineering tasks during..
Plume diagnostics
In the frame of the GIESEPP MP project the Aerospazio activity will also be aimed at the demonstration and validation of advanced diagnostics, including laser spectroscopy techniques for not intrusive plasma property measurements of the plume of the thrusters.
GIESEPP MP tests at Justus Liebig University Giessen, Germany
In February 2024, the Jumbo vacuum test facility at Justus Liebig University Giessen, Germany, hosted the GIESEPP MP measurement campaign..
Aerospazio test facility
The LVTF-3 is the test facility, located in Italy where Aerospazio will perform the testing activities foreseen in the frame of the GIESEPP-MP project.
Horizon 2020 project GIESEPP MP: Brief Results now published on Cordis
In the frame of the European research and innovation programme, industrial actors and researchers are advancing and standardising electric propulsion systems that use grids to speed up ions and generate
Space industry leaders will engage with innovative SMEs and start-ups to establish new collaborations
In an era of extraordinary opportunities within the space sector, the European Union’s Horizon Europe program has opened doors for innovative, forward-thinking businesses, particularly start-ups and SMEs in Europe.
Electric Space Propulsion and the RIT technology
Electric propulsion (EP) has become the standard for commercial geostationary satellites due to its high specific thrust, resulting in significant savings in propellant mass.
Space exploration missions and electric propulsion
Various space exploration missions are possible only thanks to the technology advancements and electric propulsion. These missions would not be possible with chemical propulsion due to a high amount of propellant that would be required for a satellite to travel in space for several years.
The gridded ion engine standardised electric propulsion platform
Such electric propulsion platforms as developed by the GIESEPP MP project are typically developed by the consortiums that comprises the best professionals in the field.
Recap: Illuminating Insights from our Electric Space Propulsion Webinar
Here are some highlights of our recent webinar on electric space propulsion - organised by the DEEP PPU and the 2020 GIESEPP MP project teams.
PhD student involvement in the GIESEPP MP project
The Justus-Liebig University of Giessen (JLU), in Germany covers a complete spectrum of subjects including all-natural sciences, social sciences, law, and medicine. The university has about 28 000 students.
Horizon 2020 project GIESEPP MP launches a quiz
Horizon 2020 project GIESEPP MP consortia launches a quiz to raise awareness about the project and provide interested parties with the information about team’s latest developments, technologies and testing process.
Project GIESEPP MP 2nd review meeting
Horizon 2020 project GIESEPP MP 2nd review meeting took place on 27th of July in Madrid, Spain, in the premises of project partner Airbus Crisa.
Project GIESEPP MP team at International Electric Propulsion Conference 2022 in Boston, USA
The IEPC 2022 took place in Boston and Cambridge, USA, on 19-23, June 2022 with sessions being held on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's campus. More than 500 abstracts were submitted, including two by project’s GIESEPP MP team.
8th International Conference on Space Propulsion
The 8th International Conference on Space Propulsion 3AF - Association Aéronautique et Astronautique de France, and Agencies, ESA, CNES, DLR and ASI was held in Estoril, Portugal from 9 to 13 of May, 2022.
The EPIC Workshop 2022
The EPIC Workshop 2022 was held at the DLR site in Cologne-Porz, Germany, at the Casino, from 04 to 08 April 2022.
Women and girls in science
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is the 11th day of February, by resolution of the United Nations General Assembly on 22 December 2015.
GIESEPP MP – The Project Repository Journal
As one of EU´s major undertakings in electric space propulsion the project GIESEPP has reached its end in 2021.
Question by webinar participants answered by GIESEPP MP experts
Our first webinar took place on 17.11.2021. During registration we received 17 questions from webinar participants. It took our experts some time to answer all the questions.
Presentation from webinar 17.11.2021
Presentation from webinar 17.11.2021 organised by Horizon 2020 project GIESEPP MP in collaboration with Switch to Space & YouSpace and Horizon 2020 project AETHER.
Webinar: Electric Space Propulsion and Career Opportunities in Europe
The first webinar organised by Horizon 2020 project GIESEPP MP on Electric propulsion and career opportunities in Europe (17.11.2021)
Free webinar for students and young professionals: electric propulsion, innovation, career opportunities, work on international projects
On 17 November 2021, a free webinar will be held by professionals representing the world’s and Europe’s leading space organisations.
Background information about Electric Propulsion (EP)
Electric propulsion is currently considered by all space actors as a key and revolutionary technology for the next generations of commercial and scientific satellites. This increasing interest is associated with
GIESEPP MP participates at 11th EASN Virtual Conference
The presentation during the conference was given by the project coordinator Cyril Dietz (ArianeGroup´s Product Line Manager for Electric Propulsion).
GIESEPP MP at 11th EASN International Conference
The COVID pandemic has still a significant impact on the implementation of in-person gatherings throughout Europe. Thus, the BoD of the EASN Association has decided to transform the 11th EASN International Conference from an
Electric propulsion test facilities
The dedicated electric propulsion test facility at Lampoldshausen has been designed to efficiently run Electric Propulsion thruster acceptance and qualification tests including performance, thermal vacuum and beam diagnostic tests.
ArianeGroup – Project Coordinator and Gridded-Ion-Thruster Experts
The project GIESEPP MP partner ArianeGroup has an impressive heritage and impressive portfolio in the field of spacecraft and launch vehicle propulsion.
Milestone – Decision Key Point on Requirements
With a slightly modified setup compared to GIESEPP, the GIESEPP MP consortium has performed several tasks during the first months of the project.
JUMBO and BigMac EVO test facilities at the Justus-Liebig University of Giessen
The Justus-Liebig University of Giessen operates several vacuum test facilities. The full scale 30 m3 JUMBO vacuum facility is suitable for testing large thrusters.
The Justus-Liebig University of Giessen
The Justus-Liebig University of Giessen was founded in 1607 by landgrave Louis V of Hesse Darmstadt. University’s teaching and research portfolio is organised in 11 faculties.
Gridded Ion Engine Propulsion System to boost Europe’s competitiveness in the global satellite market
To foster Europe’s competitiveness in the global satellite market, the first European Plug and Play Gridded Ion Engine Standardised Electric Propulsion Platform (GIESEPP).