SCHUMANN
SATELLITE CONSTRUCTION KIT FOR HIGHLY UNIFIED MODULAR ASSEMBLY IN NEWSPACE APPLICATIONS

SCHUMANN researches new scalable satellite platform concepts and building blocks to increase satellite modularisation

What is the SCHUMANN Project about?

Satellite life extension, refueling, in-space assembly and reconfiguration, and in-space recycling are exciting prospects in the field of NewSpace applications. In this context, SCHUMANN strives to enhance the pillars of the future space ecosystem by showcasing the potential for developing functional satellite modules that seamlessly integrate into a specific ecosystem.

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SCHUMANN Goals

Functional Satellite Module Technology Maturation

Develop and mature a Functional Satellite Module (FSM), in the shape of a refuel tank, dissociated from on-going missions preparation, and demonstrate the capability to make this module compatible for further mission integration.

DSSCK: Design and Development Specification for Spacecraft Construction Kit

Develop a software tool and related design and testing specifications, that future FSM developers can use to ensure modules are compatible and usable in a single ecosystem.

SCHUMANN AT A GLANCE

EUROPEAN CALL
HORIZON-CL4-2021-SPACE-01-12

DURATION
24 Months

BUDGET
~2M EUR

Latest News

System Requirements Review Milestone Achieved

We successfully completed the System Requirement Review milestone on March 14, 2023. This important step allowed us to consolidate the system requirements for the Refuel Tank Module and the DSSCK, the two main components of our project. With this milestone accomplished, we are now ready to move forward into the design phase.

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SCHUMANN Project Kicks Off

The SCHUMANN Project Kick-Off Meeting was successfully held on January 17, 2023, at Space Applications Services headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. With full participation from all partners and the Project Officer from the European Commission, the meeting effectively aligned everyone on project goals and encouraged team collaboration. Productive discussions took place, facilitating idea exchange and project […]