R&D Projects
In DHV Technology, we are always looking for new goals on the development and research of power subsystems for space applications. In this page, there is a summary of the most relevant ones, where different partners have been collaborating on their evolution.
dec. 2021 – dec. 2023
NEMOS
The project “Novel Earth and Maritime Observation Satellite” (NEMOS) will study and design a small satellite mission to be implemented in the frame of a constellation, able to provide near real-time surveillance for multiple Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) defense operation scenarios requiring continuous tracking of thousands of km of coastline, monitoring of critical maritime infrastructures, and scanning of the sea surface.
The mission will combine small optical satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) capable of providing simultaneous visible and Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) images offering unprecedented spatial resolution. Those images will be combined with complementary geographic data.
Place of execution
Europe
PARTNERS
Satlantis / Astro- uno Feinwerktechnik Adlershof / Telespazio / DHV Technology / Syrlinks / AVIO / Solaris Optics / Thales Alenia Space Italy / Thales Alenia Space France
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Actualidad: Satlantis coordina un nuevo proyecto del marco EDIDP llamado NEMOS
Factsheet about the project
sep. 2018 – dec. 2020
Neptuno
This project aims to respond to current and future maritime safety challenges through the experimental development of a design and prototype of a constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) nanosatellites (CubeSats) and an advanced information system capable of analyzing the millions of data acquired by ground stations using artificial intelligence technologies.
Neptuno intelligent system will be able to detect potential criminal behaviour patterns and to assign a hazardous profile to each vessel. It will also include an automatic alert system that will notify in real time the potentially criminal actions that are taking place. Thus, it will be possible to conclude with a high probability the dangerousness of a vessel in order to proceed to arrest if necessary and its inspection before the threat reaches port.
Place of execution
Andalusia and Castile-La Mancha
PARTNERS
EU Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional / CDTI / Aeorum Emerging Technologies / Deimos Elecnor Group / Ministerio de Interior Gob. España / INTA (Instituto Nacional de Técnicas Aeroespacial) / SGSICS
2016 – 2017
LEOSAT
Development of Solar Panel Technologies for Satellites operating in Low Earth Orbits”.
Place of execution
Spain
PARTNERS
CDTI NEOTEC
2016 – 2018
DEEPSAT
Development of Deployable Solar Panels for Cubesats and Small Sats: Design, manufacturing and Qualifications. DEEPSAT is a Spanish R&D project Leaded by DHV Technology in close collaboration with other Spanish Companies and Research Institutions: UGR (Universidad of Granada), INTA (Instituto Nacional de Técnicas Aeroespacial) from “Ministerio de Defensa” of Spanish Government and TEAMS SL, a company located in Sevilla and fully oriented to Qualification in the Aerospace Business.
The main goal of the project is the development of reliable solutions of deployable solar panels with very high efficiencies and high Photovoltaic collection area for improving the power budget Cubesats and Small Sats missions.
Place of execution
Spain
PARTNERS
DHV Technology
2014 – 2016
HISPALEO
Development, manufacturing and certification of photovoltaic panels for space application in low earth orbit (HISPALEO). Funded by: “Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad” from Spanish Government in the call: “Retos Colaboración 2014” with the file number RTC-2014-2114-3.
Collaboration project leaded by DHV Technology with the partnership of INTA (Instituto Nacional de Técnicas Aeroespacial) from “Ministerio de Defensa” of Spanish Government. The main goal of the project is to develop, manufacture and test solar panels for space application in low earth orbits. Go to website
Place of execution
Spain
PARTNERS
Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad – Spanish Government
2014 – 2016
THESEUS
Tandem High Efficiency Solar Cells Utilizing III-V Semiconductors on Silicon (THESEUS). Funded by: “Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad” from Spanish Government in the call “SOLAR-ERA.NET Transnational Calls 2014:PV2 and CSP2” supported within Seventh Framework Programme with file number PCIN-2014-008-C02-02.
Collaboration Project leaded by IQE plc from UK with the partnership of Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (from Spain) and DHV Technology. The main goal of the project to develop novel, very high efficiency tandem flat plate solar cells utilising III-V semiconductors grown onto Silicon substrates, using advanced epitaxial techniques to grow SiGe and SiGeSn structures, and to integrate them into high efficiency modules and test them on sun.
Place of execution
Spain and UK
PARTNERS
Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad – Spanish Government
2015 – 2017
POWERLEO
Design, development and manufacturing of solar cells for nanosatellites of PocketQube and CubeSat architecture that operate in low earth orbit. Funded by: “Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad” from Spanish Government and FEDER funds in the call “Retos Colaboración 2015” with the file number PCT-2015-3469-3.
Collaboration project leaded by DHV Technology with the partnership of UPM (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid) and INTA (Instituto Nacional de Técnicas Aeroespacial) from “Ministerio de Defensa” of Spanish Government. The main goal of the project is to develop and test specific solar cells for space application in nanosatellites
Place of execution
Spain
PARTNERS
DHV Technology
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DHV Technology is always open to hearing about new Research and Development projects and opportunities. Improvements on the products and new designs are the main goals of study for the entire team of DHV Technology, upgrading the power delivery to new space missions