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 to innovation, resource efficiency, and breakthrough technologies. Ice2Thrust.Space and GreenSWaP will actively support each other by sharing updates, achievements, and event opportunities across our networks. Together, we aim to enhance visibility within the global space community while jointly promoting key technological advancements. This includes GreenSWaP’s pioneering work on solar-powered water conversion into environmentally friendly propellants, along with potential collaborations in webinars and events that will benefit our stakeholders.
What will the partnership between the two projects bring?
“By joining forces, GreenSWaP and Ice2Thrust are creating a powerful synergy between two complementary approaches to sustainable in-space propulsion. While Ice2Thrust focuses on solar-electric water propulsion and in-situ resource utilization, GreenSWaP pioneers the solar-powered conversion of water into green chemical propellants. Together, we are covering a broader technological spectrum that supports the emergence of a circular space economy. This partnership will foster knowledge exchange, joint outreach, and opportunities for integration, ultimately accelerating Europe’s leadership in eco-responsible space mobility” – Candice Massucci, Senior Consultant at Novaspace.
About Ice2Thrust.Space
Ice2Thrust.Space (S4I2T) is an EU-funded project (GA number 101161690) focused on developing a next-generation solar electric water propulsion system and advancing in-space resource utilization and mobility architecture. Launched in September 2024, this 36-month initiative aims to achieve breakthroughs in solar-powered propulsion, in-situ resource utilization, and AI-driven mobility in space.
The project envisions a high-performance platform for autonomous spacecraft docking and propellant refilling, fostering economic and environmental sustainability in in-orbit servicing, robotics, and space manufacturing. By exploring in-space water extraction and utilization from celestial bodies, Ice2Thrust.Space contributes to a self-sustaining circular space economy powered by solar energy harvesting.
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About GreenSWaP
GreenSWaP (Green Solar-to-Propellant Water Propulsion) is a groundbreaking project that leverages solar energy to convert water into eco-friendly propellants, specifically hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) and hydrogen (H₂). Inspired by the way plants use photosynthesis to convert sunlight into energy, GreenSWaP integrates advanced technologies to establish a sustainable, low-cost method for producing propellants directly in space.
Key innovations of GreenSWaP include:
- Utilizing solar energy to produce hydrogen-based propellants, reducing reliance on Earth-based fuel production.
- Enabling self-sufficient space missions with on-site propellant generation.
- Supporting safer and more efficient in-orbit services, facilitating long-term sustainability in space activities.
By enabling eco-friendly propulsion, GreenSWaP contributes to the development of a self-sustaining space economy, paving the way for future missions with lower costs and minimal environmental impact.
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By working together, Ice2Thrust.Space and GreenSWaP are committed to driving the future of space sustainability and energy innovation.