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. […]
Starlight start for the Ice2Thrust project in Luxembourg
The official in-person kick-off meeting for the EIC-backed project Ice2Thrust.Space took place on the 27th of January 2025 in Luxembourg. The meeting was hosted by University of Luxembourg – one of the consortium partners kindly hosting the other 3 partners from Technical University of Munich (the Coordinator), EnduroSat, and Tech […]
Ice2Thrust.Space launched on the 1st of September 2024!
Ice2Thrust.Space launched on the 1st of September 2024!
Ice2Thrust Project partners
The consortium of Ice2Thrust.Space consists of 4 partners, from 3 different European countries.