Our flexible heaters are applicable to both chemical and electric propulsion systems, including:

• Traditional engines: These include conventional chemical propulsion systems that rely on the combustion of propellants, such as liquid or solid fuels, to generate thrust. They are commonly used for launch vehicles, orbital maneuvers, and attitude control in various types of spacecraft.
• Innovative, eco-friendly technologies like water-based engines: These refer to newer propulsion systems that use water—or water-derived substances like steam or electrolysis products (hydrogen and oxygen)—as a propellant. They are considered environmentally friendly due to the use of non-toxic, easily storable materials, and are gaining interest for small satellite missions and sustainable space travel.

Custom-shaped flexible heaters are also integrated into:

• Tanks
• Thrusters
• Valves

Customized shapes and dimensions, high flexibility, thin and lightweight, easy installation, TRL 9 and long flight heritage, EMC/ESD controlled design

Customized shapes, dimensions, resistance and connections; possibility to add Aluminum backing and/or space-qualified PSA, dual choice on insulation materials (FEP or Acrylic) and redundancy (single or double circuits, single or double layer)

TRL 9, very long flight heritage (> 30 years)

Etched foil technology under ESCC 4009 Generic Specification (since 1992)

ESCC 4009/0002 and 4009/0004

ITAR-free; NOT "Dual use": i.e. not included in Annex I of EU Regulation 2021/821 (Dual-Use Regulation) and any subsequent amendments and additions.

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Ariane launchers, IRIDE, SpaceBUS