Space Accessibility: Pioneering the Next Generation of European Autonomy
In response to Europe’s growing need for autonomy in space accessibility, the European Space Agency (ESA) is spearheading the development and promotion of cutting-edge technologies aimed at setting new standards in launch cost reduction, payload capacity, exploration, and human transportation.
A key focus among these advancements is the reusability of launchers, particularly launcher stages recovering technologies for landing at sea and the associated ground facilities. These innovations form a cornerstone of future landing solutions.
In a bold move towards technological innovation and excellence Fincantieri NexTech, through its subsidiary IDS Ingegneria dei Sistemi, is leading an ESA-awarded project to design a new European maritime platform for the recovery of reusable launch vehicle stages.
The Fincantieri Group, a global leader in the marine industry, is leveraging its extensive expertise and innovative vision to develop a seaborne drone platform for sea landings.
The ability to build and customize ships, with the know-how developed over the years, is leading to the design of a vessel of major sea keeping performance and maneuverability, able to withstand the loads of a landing stage and ready to meet needs with great versatility, with potential use also for non-space applications as well.Stay tuned to learn more about this groundbreaking project!
