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European Space Agency
Robotic Exploration Technology Plan
Programme of Work 2009-2014 (addendum May 2013) |
Addendum to March 2013 Programme of Work 2009-2014
This document is an addendum to the March 2013 Programme of Work and includes
new activities in the Exploration Technology Programme (ETP, funded by MREP-2)
that are supporting the implementation of ESA's Robotic Exploration Programme
from 2009-2014.
This document is provided for information only and is subject to future updates. |
| Publication date: 01 May 2013 |
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European Space Agency
Robotic Exploration Technology Plan
Programme of Work 2009-2014 (March 2013) |
This document presents the currently proposed activities in the Technology Research
Programme (TRP), the Exploration Technology Programme (ETP, funded by MREP) that are
supporting the implementation of ESA's Robotic Exploration Programme from 2009-2014.
This document is provided for information only and is subject to future updates. |
| Publication date: 01 Mar 2013 |
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European Space Agency
Cosmic Vision 2015-2025
Technology Development Plan
Programme of Work 2009-2014 and Related Procurement Plan |
This document presents the activities in the Basic Technology Research Programme (TRP) and in the Science Core Technology Programme (CTP) supporting the implementation of ESA's Cosmic Vision 2015-2025 Plan. The Strategic Initiatives (StrIn) activities and national initiatives activities of relevance to the Science Programme are provided for information. This document is provided for information only and is subject to future updates. |
| Publication date: 30 Nov 2012 |
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European Space Agency
Robotic Exploration Technology Plan
Programme of Work (addendum June 2012) |
Addendum to December 2011 Programme of Work 2009-2014.
This document is an addendum to the December 2011 programme of work and includes new activities in the Exploration Technology Programme (ETP, funded by MREP) that are supporting the implementation of ESA's Robotic Exploration Programme from 2009-2014.
This document is provided for information only and is subject to future updates.
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| Publication date: 01 Jun 2012 |
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European Space Agency
Robotic Exploration Technology Plan
Programme of Work 2009-2014 (December 2011) |
| This document presents the currently proposed activities in the Technology Research
Programme (TRP), the Exploration Technology Programme (ETP, funded by MREP)
and the Aurora Core Programme (ACP) that are supporting the implementation of
ESA's Robotic Exploration Programme from 2009-2014.
This document is provided for information only and is subject to future updates.
This version was issued in December 2011 and supersedes the previous version from November 2010. |
| Publication date: 01 Dec 2011 |
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European Space Agency
Robotic Exploration Technology Plan
Programme of Work 2009-2014 (November 2010) |
This document presents the currently proposed activities in the Basic Technology Programme (TRP) and the Exploration Technology Programme (ETP, funded by MREP) that are supporting the implementation of ESA's Robotic Exploration Programme from 2009-2014. This document is provided for information only and is subject to future updates. This document has been superseded by the December 2011 issue - available from the right-hand menu. |
| Publication date: 01 Nov 2010 |
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| STE Assessment Study - Internal Final Presentation |
The assessment study of a Space-Time Explorer (STE) mission has been performed at ESA's Concurrent Design Facility (CDF) and ran from 15 June to 16 July 2010.
The internal final presentation has been prepared by the STE/CDF team and summarizes the outcome of the STE assessment study. This presentation can be downloaded below as a PDF (link to publication).
Contents of presentation:
- Introduction
- Background
- Mission analysis
- Systems
- Payload
- Optical Link
- Communication
- Power subsystems
- Mechanisms
- AOCS | | - Propulsion
- Ground Segment and Operations
- Radiation
- Data Handling System
- Programmatics / AIV
- Risk
- Thermal
- Structures
- Configuration
- Conclusions |
A summary of the STE mission concept and science goals is on the "Space-Time Explorer (STE)" page, linked form the right-hand menu. |
| Publication date: 16 Jul 2010 |
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| ESM Assessment Study - Internal Final Presentation |
| The assessment study of an Exoplanet Spectroscopy Mission (ESM) has been performed at ESA's Concurrent Design Facility (CDF) and ran from mid-February to end-March 2010.
This internal final presentation has been prepared by the ESM/CDF team and summarizes the outcome of the ESM assessment study.
Contents of the presentation:
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Overview / Agenda
- System Presentation
- Payload Instruments (Telescope; Instruments; Detectors)
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Discipline presentations (AOCS; Configuration; Structures; Thermal; Propulsion; Power; DHS; GS/OPS; Communications; Programmatics; Risk)
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| Publication date: 26 Mar 2010 |
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| The Fundamental Physics Explorer - Technology Reference Study Final Report |
Our understanding of the Universe has come under increased scrutiny over the last 25 years. New
instruments have opened fascinating perspectives for testing General Relativity, alternative theories
of gravitation, as well as studying quantum mechanics and exploring the boundaries of quantum
gravity. Violations of the principle laws of the currently underlying theories can give clues to aid
the unification of the four physical forces, or lead the way for the discovery of new interactions and
particles.
The aim of the Fundamental Physics Explorer (FPE) is to provide the means to test the the
foundations of modern physics in a cost effective and efficient manner. The FPE programme could
consist of up to three spacecrafts, each re-using a small platform, accessing space to take advantage
of an almost constantly unperturbed environment, thus improving the precision of current
measurements. More specifically, the FPE Technology Reference Study (TRS) aims to identify the key technologies required and the technical challenges associated with fundamental physics
missions. |
| Publication date: 12 Dec 2007 |
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| Near Earth Asteroid Sample Return Study Overview and Mission Analysis Annex |
| This document provides an overview of the Near Earth Asteroid Sample Return system design study. The Near Earth Asteroid Sample Return is one of ESA's Technology Reference Studies (TRS), which provide a focus for the development of strategically important technologies that are of likely relevance for future scientific missions. This is accomplished through the study of several technologically demanding and scientifically interesting mission concepts, which are not part of the ESA science programme. The TRSs subsequently act as a reference for possible future technology development activities.
Link to publication Study Overview
Link to publication Mission Analysis Annex |
| Publication date: 30 May 2007 |
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| Interstellar Heliopause Probe Technology Reference Study - Communication at Large Distances |
| Low power deep space communication technology is an enabling technology for the Interstellar Heliopause Probe Technology Reference Study. Radio wave communication capable of performing this task exists today, but they are heavy and require significant electrical power. Optical communication technology on the other hand is still immature.
This short document summarizes the results of a communication subsystem trade performed by Kayser-Threde, as part of the Interstellar Heliopause Probe system design study [Leipold05, Leipold06]. The objective was to identify and investigate optical and radio wave deep space communication systems capable of delivering the required performance of the Interstellar Heliopause Probe TRS. |
| Publication date: 17 Apr 2007 |
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| Study Overview of the Interstellar Heliopause Probe |
| This document provides an overview of the Interstellar Heliopause Probe system design study. The Interstellar Heliopause Probe (IHP) is one of the Technology Reference Studies (TRS) introduced by the Science Payload & Advanced Concepts Office (SCI-A) at ESA. The overall purpose of the TRSs is to focus the development of strategically important technologies that are of likely relevance to potential future science missions. This is accomplished through the study of technologically demanding and scientifically interesting missions, which are currently not part of the ESA science programme. The TRSs subsequently act as a reference for possible future technology development activities.
This study overview summarizes the IHP system design study and payload assessment study performed by, respectively, Kayser-Threde [Leipold05], and Cosine Research [Kraft05]. The results of this study have also been presented at a number of conferences and published in several journals (see section 8 for an overview). |
| Publication date: 17 Apr 2007 |
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| XEUS Payload Accommodation Study - Executive Summary |
| XEUS (X-ray Evolving Universe Spectroscopy) is one of the missions under consideration by ESA for its Cosmic Vision programme of advanced space exploration concepts set for launch in the 2015-2025 timeframe. Following-on from ESA successes in space observatories like XMM-Newton, XEUS relies on a number of innovative technologies to explore the universe at X-Ray wavelengths (e.g., micropore optics, formation flying control and detector and cooling technologies). Although the launch of XEUS is still some years away, the technology developments needed to meet the exacting science requirements mean that an early start is required to ensure that these technologies can be fully tested and qualified beforehand. At the same time this will enable XEUS to take full advantage of additional performance that these technologies can offer and deliver exciting new science. The XEUS Instrument Accommodation study was specifically focussed on assessing the spacecraft resource and technology development implications of carrying a suite of instruments on XEUS is thus the first step towards the successful implementation of XEUS. |
| Publication date: 17 Apr 2007 |
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| Jovian Studies Overview |
This document has been prepared to give a concise overview of the studies that have been performed in the framework of the Jovian related Technology Reference Studies. The goal of these studies is the identification of technologies that are required to enable possible low resource missions to the Jovian System. These activities are subdivided in three main topics:
- The Jovian Minisat Explorer (JME): The exploration of Europa and the Jovian System
- The Jupiter Entry Probe (JEP): In situ exploration of the Jovian atmosphere up to 100 bar
- The Jovian System Explorer (JSE): Study of the Jovian magnetosphere and the Jovian System
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| Publication date: 30 Mar 2007 |
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| XEUS DSC PLM Accommodation Study - Executive Summary |
The XEUS payload module accommodation study is the basis for the forthcoming XEUS mission system study. The main objectives of the accommodation study are
- to define the preliminary Detector SpaceCraft PayLoad Module (DSC PL design)
- to identify the resources drivers
- to define the interfaces
- to assess the feasibility with core and extended instruments configuration
- to identify the potential solutions for cryogenic chain
- to identify the technology development and the critical issues
The Xeus mission goals are not achievable by means of a monolithic X-ray telescope but requires two satellites in a formation flying configuration at L2:
- The Mirror SpaceCraft (MSC) hosting the Telescope Module, a circular X-ray composite optics with a diameter of 4.25 metres
- The Detector SpaceCraft (DSC) hosting the Payload Module with core instruments of Wide Field Imager (WFI) and Narrow Filed Imager (NFI)
In the L2 Halo orbit, the MSC and DSC in formation flying, will operate like a large X-ray observatory with a focal length of 35 metres. |
| Publication date: 23 Mar 2007 |
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| Development Status of High Performance Pore Optics |
| The science requirements for an X-ray Observatory to be deployed in the post-XMM-Newton and Chandra era have been widely debated. Future spectroscopic investigations will require an enormous increase in collecting area to enable the use of the next generation of advanced spectrometers that will provide the necessary plasma diagnostics capability.
The key breakthrough needed is to combine a lightweight material which exhibits excellent X-ray reflecting properties, whilst achieving a self-supporting construction that avoids the distortions inherent in fixation of the optics elements. The progress towards such a breakthrough is reported in this Technical Note, describing a successful proof of concept demonstration of many disparate technology advances across a broad development front.
More detailed aspects of some of the development activities are provided in the comprehensive suite of papers presented at the 2006 SPIE Annual Symposium. Links to those papers are provided at:
http://www.rssd.esa.int/index.php?project=XEUS&page=SPIE_Documents
This note provides a brief overview of critical issues and some recent updates since the
publication of the above papers. |
| Publication date: 02 Mar 2007 |
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| Status of Cross-scale TRS |
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| Publication date: 02 Mar 2007 |
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| Cross-Scale TRS: Mission Requirements |
| The Cross-scale TRS is one of ESA's Technology Reference Studies. The purpose of the TRSs is to provide a focus for the development of strategically important technologies that are of likely relevance for future scientific missions. This is accomplished through the study of several technologically demanding and scientifically interesting missions, which are not part of the ESA science programme. The TRSs subsequently act as a reference for possible future technology development activities. The TRSs will not interfere with (or replace) the standard ESA mission selection process. The purpose of the mission requirements document is to provide level 1 (mission) requirements for the Cross-scale TRS system design study. |
| Publication date: 28 Feb 2007 |
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| Cross-Scale TRS: Payload Resources |
| The Cross-scale TRS is one of ESA's Technology Reference Studies. The purpose of the TRSs is to provide a focus for the development of strategically important technologies that are of likely relevance for future scientific missions. This is accomplished through the study of several technologically demanding and scientifically interesting missions, which are not part of the ESA science programme. The TRSs subsequently act as a reference for possible future technology development activities. The TRSs will not interfere with (or replace) the standard ESA mission selection process. The purpose of this preliminary payload resources document is to translate the typical science requirements into a payload resource budget, which is required for the first part of the system design of the Cross-scale TRS. The document is (currently) an open document and regular updates, primarily refinements, are expected. Particularly, iterative steps with industrial study partners and the ESA TRS study manager are foreseen. Revisions will be published, as required, at the start of as well as during the system design. This document will be evolved into a straw man Payload Definition Document. |
| Publication date: 28 Feb 2007 |
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| Venus Entry Probe Study Overview |
| This document provides an overview of the Venus Entry Probe system design study. The Venus
Entry Probe is one of ESA's Technology Reference Studies (TRS), which provide a focus for the
development of strategically important technologies that are of likely relevance for future scientific
missions [Falkner05, Peacock06]. This is accomplished through the study of several
technologically demanding and scientifically interesting mission concepts, which are not part of
the ESA science programme. The TRSs subsequently act as a reference for possible future technology development activities. |
| Publication date: 27 Feb 2007 |
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