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Space Debris Deflection by Space-Based Laser

The study takes place in the context of the space environment remediation. Tackling the issue of space debris is becoming more and more critical as it becomes more dangerous for existing and future space missions. Solutions must be found to ensure the security of space missions security and a clean space environment. Laser pressure solutions are considered promising as they only using momentum transfer to perform debris manoeuvres to avoid collisions. This means that no additional debris is generated using this technique.

Italy

19-D-T-OPS-01

Thales Alenia Space
Powering rovers by High Intensity Laser Induction on Planets (PHILIP)

Scope of the study was to investigate the possibility to design a wireless power transfer system from the lander to the rover, based on laser technology, to:

  • Avoid the use of nuclear powering systems, such as the plutonium Multi Mission Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator (MMRTG) accommodated onboard the NASA/JPL MSL Curiosity Rover, due to the constraints imposed by the use of radioactive materials

Italy

15/023

Leonardo
Towards the  All-Optical Satellite Communications System

Although the first laser communication systems were demonstrated in space in the 1990s, it is only recently that the technology, reliability and economics of space based optical systems have combined with the need for more bandwidth to push them into operation. Developments supported by space agencies pave the way for a commercial use of optical technologies, which are planned to revolutionize communication network architectures by introducing a hybrid terrestrial/space options.

France

15/709

Airbus Defence &...
Feasibility of Operational use of Satellite Laser Ranging observations for GNSS orbit determination and time synchronisation and GNSS Science

Within the framework of ESA’s Alcantara initiative international R&D Studies were funded.

Austria

AO5-b

AUSTRIAN ACADEMY OF...
Perspective of Solar Pumping of Solid State Lasers for ESA Missions

The use of lasers for space missions has been increasing in the past and will dramatically increase in the future. Lasers in space often fulfill tasks that cannot be accomplished by other means. Examples are measuring distances of millions of kilometers with nanometer precision, detecting trace gases in the atmosphere of Earth from a satellite, or transmitting data between satellites over distances of some 10,000 km at very high rates. With the exception of semiconductor lasers, almost all of the la- sers used in space are optically pumped solid state lasers.

Germany

10/108

UNIV MUENSTER
Space-based Femtosecond Laser Filamentation

This study aimed at developing the numerical framework to investigate whether the remote generation of laser filaments from orbital altitude was theoretically feasible and in this case to gain insights on the required initial laser parameters to remotely generate a filament.

France

13R02

ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE

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