On 2nd April 2025, breakthrough technological proposals in space transportation were celebrated at ESA’s FIRST! Awards Ceremony in Paris, attended by the CEO for Space, Ing. Petr Suchánek. The submitted proposal was on the topic of Engine Electrification, Sensors and Intelligence.
The Future Innovation and Research in Space Transportation programme (FIRST!) is designed to identify and support innovative, high-potential technology disruptors that can benefit the future of European space transportation. The goal of programme ESA FIRST! is to accelerate technology de-risking by means of rapid prototyping and testing. Mentioned programme finds promising technologies through an open competition procurement process.
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