Part 4 - Aerospazio Tecnologie S.r.l
Aerospazio Tecnologie S.r.l. is a research and development company focusing on space simulation, spacecraft, electric rocket propulsion technology and electromagnetic plasma diagnostics.
Aerospazio, with almost 25 years of experience, aims to provide high qualified test services in the Electric Propulsion and Thermal Vacuum fields, providing special test facilities, with their associate diagnostics and services. Its customers include major European and international prime companies as well as ESA and other government agencies.
The company has established the headquarters and most of the laboratories in Rapolano Terme, in Tuscany, whereas the branch office and labs in Collesalvetti will contribute to the current project, after having hosted the previous iFACT activity.
Aerospazio Tecnologie is deeply engaged in the iFACT-MP project, concentrating on leveraging their knowledge in iodine fed thrusters testing to create a cutting-edge test facility. This facility will be specifically designed to handle thrusters up to 5 kW safely, with a strong focus on thruster plume diagnostics and thrust measurement. The new system will be installed in a dedicated laboratory for thorough testing of the iodine fed Electric Propulsion System, including endurance tests.
Stay tuned for more information and to meet the entire consortium!