Ice2Thrust.Space and Project FIERCE: Joining Forces for a Sustainable Space Economy
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, interoperable, and future-ready foundations for Europe’s space infrastructure. Project FIERCE aims to strengthen Europe’s technological sovereignty by developing robust system architectures, enhancing interoperability across […]
New Publication: Recent advancements and technology development roadmap of Water Electrolysis Propulsion Thrusters
Advancing Water-Based Propulsion for Spacecraft Ice2Thrust.Space has published a new scientific paper presenting recent advancements in Water Electrolysis Propulsion (WEP) thrusters and outlining a clear technology development roadmap toward high-performance, green space propulsion. The paper shows how water can serve as a safe, non-toxic alternative to conventional chemical propellants. By […]
New Publication: Towards a Water-Based Space Economy
What if the future of space exploration was built around one simple resource: water? A new Ice2Thrust.Space paper explores how water could become the foundation of a sustainable space economy — enabling spacecraft to refuel, extend their lifetimes, and operate more responsibly in increasingly crowded orbits. Instead of relying on […]
Raycho Raychev Champions Open Market for European Space Resilience at the 18th European Space Conference
On the picture: EnduroSat’s Founder and CEO, Raycho Raychev speaking at the panel discussion: “Transforming Europe’s Space Industrial Base: Scaling Production, Resilience, and Economic Security,” Brussels, Belgium – A call for a more dynamic, open, and outcome-driven market to secure Europe’s future in space was the central message from EnduroSat‘s Founder and […]
New Publication: Water Electrolysis as a Key Enabler for Future Space Missions
The Ice2Thrust.Space project has published a new scientific paper exploring water electrolysis as a critical enabling technology for next-generation space missions. The publication examines how water-based propulsion systems can support more sustainable, efficient, and autonomous in-space operations. The paper provides an overview of recent technological advances in water electrolysis, highlights […]
Meet our Scientists: Ice2Thrust.Space Showcases Viktor Danchev – Advancing Space Mobility Through Science and Engineering
On the picture: Viktor Danchev, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), EnduroSat, Contributor to Ice2Thrust.Space (S4I2T) Ice2Thrust.Space is proud to highlight the contribution of Viktor Danchev, Chief Technology Officer at EnduroSat, who plays a key role in shaping the advancing of Space Mobility through science and engineering. As the Chief Technology Officer of […]
Meet our Scientists: Reinforcement Learning for Autonomous Proximity Operations of Small Spacecraft
On the picture: Aman Arora, PhD Candidate, University of Luxembourg & Ice2Thrust.Space Reinforcement Learning Fuels New Advances in Autonomous Docking Research Ice2Thrust.Space is highlighting new research efforts within the consortium as we push toward safe, efficient, and fully autonomous in-orbit refuelling. Aman Arora, PhD candidate at the University of […]
Sharing Insights and Progress at the NaFSKI Conference
On the picture: Tom Mrazek, Technical University of Munich, Portfolio Manager WEP Docking & ACS Ice2Thrust and Fellow Projects Present Joint Research at NaFSKI Conference 2025 At the recent NaFSKI Conference (27-29 October 2025) in Sofia, Bulgaria, the Ice2Thrust team participated alongside E.T. Compact and GreenSWaP, presenting shared research topics […]
Ice2Thrust.Space at IAC 2025 in Sydney
On the picture:From left to right: Ice2Thrust.Space Project scientists Miguel A. Olivares-Mendez (University of Luxembourg), Sascha Dengler (Technical University of Munich), Sören Heizmann (Technical University of Munich). Ice2Thrust.Space at IAC 2025 in Sydney, 29 September – 03 October 2025 Ice2Thrust.Space took part in the International Astronautical Congress 2025, held in […]
Ice2Thrust.Space at Tech Tour Space 2025 in Bodø, Norway
On the picture: Networking at Tech Tour Space 2025, 11–12 September in Bodø In September 2025, the Ice2Thrust.Space team joined Tech Tour Space 2025, held on 11–12 September in Bodø. The event brought together Europe’s dynamic space innovation community, and we were glad to be on site sharing Ice2Thrust.Space flyers […]
Meet our scientists: Ice2Thrust.Space Highlights Tomas Mrazek — Engineering at the Edge of Possibility
On the picture: Tom Mrazek, Technical University of Munich, Portfolio Manager WEP Docking & ACS For Tomas Mrazek, curiosity has always come with a spark—sometimes literally, encouraged early on by teachers who valued experimentation. Not all attempts succeeded, but each failure accelerated a passion for understanding how things move, flow, […]
Space Challenges Turns 15: Inspiring the Next Generation of Space Leaders
In 2025, Space Challenges, the largest free educational program in space science, engineering, technology, and exploration, celebrates its 15th anniversary. Powered by EnduroSat, the program has spent over a decade transforming the way young minds from around the globe learn, collaborate, and innovate in the space sector. A Boot Camp […]
Ice2Thrust Project Advances Orbital Refueling with Docking Dynamics Testbench
On the picture: A candidate refilling interface undergoing misalignment testing As the space industry shifts toward greater sustainability and long-term mission capability, in-orbit servicing has emerged as a critical enabler for the next generation of satellite operations. Among the most essential components of this vision is the orbital refilling interface […]
Ice2Thrust Showcases Sustainable Propulsion Breakthroughs at Space Resources Week 2025
Luxembourg, 19-21 May 2025 — Space Resources Week, organized by the European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC), once again brought together over 500 experts, researchers, and industry leaders to discuss the future of off-Earth resource utilization. As one of the largest international gatherings focused on space resources, the event continues […]
First Hotfire Tests Mark Major Milestone in Ice2Thrust’s Water Electrolysis Propulsion Thruster Development
On the picture: Exhaust plume while hotfire testing of the WEP transpiration-cooling pathfinder thruster at Technical University of Munich (TUM) May 2025 — The Ice2Thrust project has successfully concluded the first phase of its Pathfinder thruster test campaign, marking a significant achievement in the development of sustainable in-space propulsion. […]
Ice2Thrust.Space and JUMP INTO SPACE Join Forces to Spark a New Era in Space Sustainability
Big things happen when bold ideas collide—and that’s exactly what’s unfolding in our latest partnership with JUMP INTO SPACE, a fellow Pathfinder Portfolio project with an eye on the stars and a heart for sustainability. At Ice2Thrust.Space (S4I2T), we’re driven by the idea that the future of space exploration depends […]
Ice2Thrust and ZEUS Join Forces to Advance Space Sustainability and Energy Innovation
At Ice2Thrust.Space (S4I2T), we are excited to announce our partnership with ZEUS, part of the Pathfinder Portfolio and an ambitious research project focused on zero-loss energy harvesting using nanowire solar cells in space. Our collaboration will drive advancements in sustainable in-orbit power generation and energy transmission, ensuring the long-term sustainability […]
Ice2Thrust and GreenSWaP Unite to Propel Space Sustainability and Energy Innovation
At Ice2Thrust.Space (S4I2T), we are excited to announce our partnership with GreenSWaP, an innovative Pathfinder Portfolio project focused on Green Solar-to-Propellant Water Propulsion. Our collaboration will drive advancements in sustainable propulsion technologies, ensuring the long-term sustainability of space activities and energy solutions for Earth. This partnership strengthens our mutual commitment […]
Ice2Thrust and APACE join forces to advance space sustainability and energy innovation
At Ice2Thrust.Space (S4I2T) we are excited to announce our partnership with APACE, a fellow groundbreaking Pathfinder Portfolio project. Together, we will collaborate to advance the development of innovative technologies that promote long-term in-space self-sustainability, focusing on solutions to meet the growing energy demands in space and on Earth. In this […]
Meet the Ice2Thrust partners: EnduroSat
Please briefly introduce yourself and tell us more about your current position? My name is Stanislav Dimitrov. I work as a Systems Engineer at EnduroSat, a satellite manufacturer and space infrastructure builder. EnduroSat specializes in designing, building, and operating satellites, along with providing all necessary space and ground services for […]
Meet the Ice2Thrust partners: Tech Tour
Please briefly introduce yourself and tell us more about your current position? My name is Denitsa Georgieva, I am a Senior Project Manager in the Innovation Programmes Department at Tech Tour being deeply involved in facilitating connections and opportunities for innovative startups and investors. I am sharing the Tech Tour’s […]
European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC) Visit
On 28th of January European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC), was welcoming the Technical University of Munich ‘s Team for an exchange of ideas and innovation. TUM presented Ice2Thrust.Space, our groundbreaking EU funded project aiming to revolutionise space exploration by harnessing water ice as a sustainable propulsion resource. We are […]