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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#Ice2Thrust is at ESA GNC & ICATT in Sevilla (28 Sept–2 Oct). Our @uni.lu partners Aman Arora & Pedro Lima present their work on autonomous docking & refill-ready alignment via reinforcement learning — Thursday 1 PM. Miguel Olivares-Mendez is there too - do reach out and say hello.

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🛰️ New open-access paper: our Water Electrolysis Propulsion system for Foresail-2's 6U CubeSat. Green H2/O2 propulsion delivering attitude + orbit control within tight mass, volume & power budgets. Sustainable ≠ a performance trade-off. Open access: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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Propulsion and attitude control for Foresail-2: harnessing water electrolysis propulsion in a 6U CubeSat mission - CEAS Space Journal

The Foresail-2 mission, a 6U CubeSat developed by the Finnish Center of Excellence in Research of Sustainable Space, seeks to investigate ultra-low-frequency waves in the inner magnetosphere and valid...

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

💧 New Ice2Thrust paper: a water transport model for cathode-vapour-feed electrolysers — a step toward more efficient Water Electrolysis Propulsion. By Heizmann & Manfletti (TUM), at the RSC Faraday Discussion, London, 2–4 Nov. zenodo.org/records/2199... #Ice2Thrust

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Also inside this issue: 🔬 Two new publications — on redundant small-spacecraft AOCS and cathode-vapour-feed electrolysers 🛰️ A new high-performance vacuum chamber installed at TUM, and our EVE testbench taking shape for WEP system testing

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🚀 Ice2Thrust.Space newsletter — 4th edition is out! The Early Adoption Programme opens to 30+ organisations, plus new publications, a new vacuum chamber at TUM & recaps from four space events. Read more 👉 27125616.hs-sites-eu1.com/ice2thrust.s...

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🚀 Ice2Thrust is opening its Early Adopters Programme — 30+ organisations, 12 months (Sept 2026–Aug 2027). Help shape refill-ready water electrolysis propulsion before it reaches the market, and get in early. Fill in the form to express interest (under 3 min): ice2thrust.space

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Home - Ice2Thrust

Solar-Electric Water Electrolysis Propulsion. Autonomous Proximity/Docking Operations and Propellant Refilling. In-Space Water Extraction and Utilization. Granting authority ЕU, Horizon Europe. space;...

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🚀 Congrats to our partner #EnduroSat on a $205M round to scale serial production of FRAME satellite fleets. As Europe's space fleets scale, so must propulsion — the future Ice2Thrust is building. www.endurosat.com/news/enduros...

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🛰️ Ice2Thrust was at Tech Tour Space 2026 in Bodø — showcasing our Water Electrolysis Propulsion system that turns water ice into green propellant for a refill-ready future in space. ice2thrust.space #Ice2Thrust

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🛰️ #Ice2Thrust and Aman Aurora from @uni.lu at CoRL 2026! The paper "SCoCaT" fixes RL agents too cautious to ever dock — a success critic completes docking while holding ~99% constraint compliance. See you in Austin, 9–12 Nov 👉 arxiv.org/abs/2609.06061 #SpaceRobotics

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

🛰️ Our colleagues Iliana Kostadinova and Milena Garthley will be onsite at Tech Tour Space 2026 — Bodø, Norway, 10–11 September! Representing #Ice2Thrust's end-to-end Water Electrolysis Propulsion: turning water ice from planetary bodies into green propellant for a refill-ready future in space.

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

🌑 Ice2Thrust was at the European Lunar Symposium 2026 in Nancy, France. Florian Achorner (TUM) presented our poster on extracting water ice from icy lunar regolith simulants using redirected sunlight. 🔗 Poster abstract in the first comment. #Ice2Thrust #ISRU #LunarExploration #SpacePropulsion

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

🗓️ Wed 8 July, 08.30–11.30 📍 Belval, Maison des Arts et des Étudiants @uni.lu and our @ice2thrust.bsky.social colleague Miguel Olivares Mendez will be one of the speakers. Embedded within the HPC Continuum Conference. Second of five mornings in 2026. Health, Cybersecurity, Space to follow.

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Europe’s next weather satellite is getting ready for launch. 🚀🌍 @esa.int

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

#Ice2Thrust.Space and the #SpaceVantage EU Project are joining forces to support the development of a more sustainable, innovative, and resilient European space ecosystem. Find out more in the article here: ice2thrust.space/space-vantag...

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

🚀 New publication from the #Ice2Thrust team! As in-orbit servicing and autonomous docking become reality, small satellites need to do more than just hold their orientation — they need precise, reliable control in every direction, even if a thruster fails. ice2thrust.space/a-coupled-an...

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New Publication: A Coupled Analytical-Simulation Approach to Redundant Small Spacecraft AOCS - Ice2Thrust

Designing fault-tolerant thruster systems for the next generation of in-orbit servicing Ice2Thrust has published a new scientific paper presenting a coupled analytical and simulation framework for des...

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

@transport.esa.int @esa.int On 17 June Europe's Ariane 6 rocket is flying with even more power.

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

🚀 Meet our Scientists 6: Leonor Jesus, Vacuum Test Bench Engineer at Technical University of Munich - Reaching for the Stars, One Test at a Time! --> ice2thrust.space/leonor-jesus/

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

🌌 Meet our Scientists 5: Dr. Alena Probst, Project Manager at #EnduroSat Space Services - From Mercury to the Outer Planets, Shaping Space Missions End to End! #Ice2Thrust

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

🚀 Exciting news — hashtag#Ice2Thrust is heading to Tech Tour Space 2026! We are thrilled to announce that our team will be participating in Tech Tour Space 2026, taking place on 10–11 September in Bodø, Norway! 🌍❄️ TT Space 2026: techtour.com/space26/

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

🔧 Behind the scenes: assembling EVE — our vacuum testbench in Ottobrunn Progress doesn't always look like a rocket launch. Sometimes it looks like this — cables, fittings, and a lot of careful hands-on work in the lab. read more here: ice2thrust.space/eve-takes-sh...

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EVE Takes Shape: Ice2Thrust Assembles Vacuum Testbench for Propulsion System Testing - Ice2Thrust

A major infrastructure milestone is underway at the Technical University of Munich (TUM): the assembly of EVE, the Ice2Thrust project’s dedicated testbench for coupled electrolyser and thruster testin...

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

🌌 Meet our Scientists 4: Matteo El Hariry, Postdoctoral Researcher at the @uni.lu Bridging AI and the Physical World! Proud to spotlight his contribution to the #Ice2Thrust as we develop AI-driven autonomous guidance, navigation, and control systems for spacecraft docking and in-orbit refuelling.

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Excited to see Ice2Thrust.Space represented at SmallSat Europe, 26-28 May 2026 in Amsterdam 🚀 Our colleague @traindoctor.bsky.social Tom Mrazek will present his work on: “A Coupled Analytical Simulation Approach to Redundant Small Spacecraft AOCS”

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

🚀 Exciting news — Ice2Thrust is heading to Tech Tour Space 2026! #Ice2Thrust will be participating in Tech Tour Space 2026, taking place on 10–11 September in Bodø, Norway! 🌍❄️ We can't wait to be part of the conversation shaping tomorrow's space infrastructure! 👉 more about the event below

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

#WatchLive: follow the launch of #Smile on Vega-C #VV29 🚀 Tune into ESA Web TV on 19 May from 05:30 CEST 🔗 watch.esa.int @esa.int

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

🚀 Ice2Thrust at the Space Propulsion Conference 2026 — Bari, Italy Next week, our consortium partner @tum.de (TUM) is taking the stage at the Space Propulsion Conference, 18-21 May in Bari — one of Europe's premier events dedicated to the latest advances in space propulsion technology.

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

🌖 Technical University of Munich at Space Resources Week 2026 — 04-07 May 2026 in Luxembourg TUM team from the Chair of Lunar and Planetary Exploration presented a remarkable breadth of research spanning the full chain from lunar ice extraction to in-space propulsion through five posters and talks👇

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

🛰️ Ice2Thrust at the 4S Symposium 2026 — "Swarming the Skies, Soaring Beyond" Last week 4-8 May 2026, our consortium partner #EnduroSat is representing the hashtag#Ice2Thrust project at the 4S Symposium -Small Satellites Systems and Services.

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Titan is set to launch in Oct 2026 🚀 Aethero’s third mission on EnduroSat platforms will bring powerful in-orbit computing, enabling real-time autonomous data processing and reducing reliance on downlink. A big step toward smarter, more efficient space missions. www.endurosat.com/news/aethero...

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Aethero Deploys Next-Generation In-Orbit Computing on EnduroSat FRAME-15

Aethero & EnduroSat launch orbital data center in Low Earth Orbit delivering 16,000 TFLOPS of AI compute on FRAME-15 satellite, Oct 2026.

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

@tum.de On April 29 2026you could discover 120+ initiatives that showcase how #sustainability is put into practice at our #university and beyond. Check out the full program --> tum.de/sustainabilityday

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TUM Sustainability Day 2026

With 180+ initiatives, the 2026 TUM Sustainability Day showcases how sustainability is brought to life across the university.

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Great to see new opportunities opening up across the space sector 🚀 From driving the adoption of space-based solutions in non-space industries to shaping Europe’s role in key initiatives. Also exciting to see internship paths and engineering positions. app.skeeled.com/offer/c/699c...

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Analyst/Manager - Space Applications Adoption

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

✅ #Artemis II update: countdown has started for launch. Liftoff of the crewed lunar mission is scheduled for 1 April 23:24 BST/00:24 CEST 2 April. NASA reports currently 80% chance of favourable weather conditions (pics: NASA & ESA/S.Corvaja) See go.nasa.gov/4sL4j3x @exploration.esa.int

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NASA's Artemis II Launch Mission Countdown Begins - NASA

The countdown for NASA’s Artemis II test flight is underway at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, with members of the launch

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

he next era of space will be shaped by bold ideas and the engineers behind them 🚀 Great to see initiatives like the #EnduranceSpaceRace by our #Ice2Thrust partner #EnduroSat to empower the next generation of talent driving innovation in space. Apply by May 10 --> newspacemasters.com/endurance-sp...

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Great to see how education is shaping the next generation of space professionals 🚀 @uni.lu Programmes like the SnT Master in Space Technologies and Business are opening real pathways into the space sector—combining technical expertise with industry relevance. www.uni.lu/fstm-en/stud...

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Master in Space Technologies and Business

The Master in Space Technologies and Business offered at the University of Luxembourg is developed with the Luxembourg Space Agency.

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Inspiring discussion on space 17th March 2026 🚀 Chiara Manfletti (Ice2Thrust.Space coordinator & Neuraspace CEO) joined Michel Mayor & Raphaël Domjan to explore innovation, private space, and life beyond Earth. Proud to see Ice2Thrust.Space in the conversation shaping tomorrow’s space ecosystem.

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

All journalists: register by 23 March below @esa.int 👇

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

🛰️Next time the Celeste satellites see the Sun, they will be in space. @navigation.esa.int The first two Celeste satellites have been placed inside @rocketlabcorp.com‘s Electron rocket fairing ahead of their planned launch on 24 March.

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Great to see this discussion at the #SmallSat #Symposium in Silicon Valley — one of the leading gatherings for the global small satellite community. Paul 'Rusty' Thomas, CEO of #Ice2Thrust #Partner #EnduroSat USA took part in the During the “Engineering the Future Spacecraft”

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Our #Ice2Thurst partner #EnduroSat has officially opened a new laboratory and office space in Luxembourg, further strengthening its presence in one of Europe’s key hubs for space innovation. 🔗 Read the full news: lnkd.in/dBy3jCN5

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

🚀 The ESA XR Conference is almost here! @esa.int 📅 17–18 March 2026 📍 European Astronaut Centre (EAC), Cologne, Germany ⏳ Register by 13 March.

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

📢 News from our #ProjectPartner 🚀Two #FIERCE Open Calls Are Now Live! 1st Open Call – FIERCE Financial Support Program 2nd Open Call – FIERCE Advisory Services Program Deadline: 31 March 2026 🧭 Advisory Services: lnkd.in/dbx6PiYK 💸 Financial Support Program: lnkd.in/dR-qggZR

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Ice2Thrust.Space Project @ice2thrust.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Ice2Thrust.Space and Project FIERCE: Joining Forces for a Sustainable Space Economy Project FIERCE, an EU-funded initiative focused on building resilient, interoperable, and future-ready foundations for Europe’s space infrastructure. Read more: ice2thrust.space/ice2thrust-s... #space #innovation

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Ice2Thrust.Space and Project FIERCE: Joining Forces for a Sustainable Space Economy - Ice2Thrust

To maximise impact and contribute to Europe’s long-term strategic vision for space, Ice2Thrust.Space has joined forces with Project FIERCE, an EU-funded initiative focused on building resilient, inter...

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