Airbus Defence and Space SAS, 100% owned by Airbus Group is a worldwide leader in the space domain. The entity involved in IFACT-MP project is the Space Systems division of Airbus Defence and Space with three main activities: Communication, Intelligence & Security (CIS), military aircrafts and Space Systems.
From its heritage in Space span over 45 years of successful programmes, Airbus Defence and Space has got a full capability in all fields of space system and sub-system management, engineering and development and also research & development. This capability encompasses all facets of the space industry and includes propulsion systems for Telecommunications, Earth observation, Scientific and Exploration missions.
Since more than 24 years, electric propulsion subsystems have been developed for both institutional (Artemis, BepiColombo) and commercial programs (Eurostar E3000, Eurostar-NEO, Oneweb, OneSat).
Electric Propulsion department, Toulouse, FRANCE
The electric propulsion department that is located in Toulouse (France) is in charge of:
- the definition of the subsystem (inc. thermal and mechanical interfaces, accommodation),
- the subsystem units specification,
- the fluidic regulation and the preparation of integration and coupling tests with IFACT thruster.
Airbus Space Electronics ADS SpE, a part of Airbus Defence and Space, Elancourt, France
- Worldwide Supplier of electronic units, sensors & actuators for Space Applications.
- In house full development and production chain.
- In house technology and Electronic analysis laboratory.
- In house Component Qualification (EEE) & Radiation Analysis.
ADS SpE and Power Processing Units: Over the last decade, ADS SpE has developed several Power Processing Units (PPUs) for different markets. PPU Elektro 5kW was developed with Hi-Rel (High Reliability) parts for GEO and MEO missions and PPU Topaz was developed for LEO constellation missions. Both are cumulating around 1000 units ordered and more 1500+ years in orbit life time.