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 on innovation that’s not only bold—but sustainable. JUMP INTO SPACE shares this vision, which makes our partnership a natural launchpad for progress. Together, we’re pushing the limits of what’s possible in space mobility and energy harvesting, working toward a future where sustainable in-space operations are standard practice—not a distant ambition.
This collaboration it’s a shared commitment to support one another’s progress, celbrate milestones together, and create opportunities for connection through joint events, knowledge sharing, and creative outreach. By teaming up, we’re amplifying our missions and lighting the way for a cleaner, more resilient space ecosystem, shared Prof Francesca Brunetti, JUMP INTO SPACE coordinator, UNITOV
About Ice2Thrust.Space
Ice2Thrust.Space (S4I2T) is an EU-funded project (GA number 101161690) dedicated to developing next-generation solar electric propulsion systems that harness in-situ water resources from celestial bodies. Launched in September 2024 and running for 36 months, the project targets breakthroughs in solar-powered propulsion, autonomous spacecraft refueling, and AI-driven in-space mobility.
By enabling sustainable, long-duration missions, Ice2Thrust.Space contributes to building a circular space economy that leverages solar energy and local space resources—minimizing waste and maximizing autonomy.
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About JUMP INTO SPACE
JUMP INTO SPACE is an EU-funded project (GA number 101162377) which envisions a high-efficient, lightweight and flexible, stable and sustainable alternative to currently available photovoltaic systems for in-space energy harvesting, via an unexplored synergetic coupling of groundbreaking concepts.
All-perovskite tandem solar cells will be developed to deliver over 30% efficiency. efficiency.
The devices will be endowed with a pioneering multi-purpose photonic substrate, lightweight and flexible, designed and optimized to embody the dual function of environment shielding and light management boost, while being remarkably stable against high-energy radiation and atomic oxygen erosion.
JUMP INTO SPACE tandem solar cells will be game changers for the next generation of Space Solar Power, e.g. allowing lightweight stowing in rollable platforms, for powering novel propulsion apparatus for in-space mobility and a wide range of spacecrafts and applications e.g. systems for active debris removal, micro- and cube-sats.
They could also be deployed in Space-Based Solar Power plants and, through novel, properly designed transmission technologies, power various in-space applications, such as Moon or Mars human bases, or even provide Earth with continuous energy from space.
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By joining forces, Ice2Thrust.Space and JUMP INTO SPACE are not just imagining the future of space sustainability—we’re building it, one breakthrough at a time. Stay tuned as we continue to reach for the stars, together