Ice2Thrust.Space at Space Tech Expo Europe 2025

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 space assets, and accelerating innovation uptake across the value chain. With a strong emphasis on resilience, dual-use capabilities, and secure space operations, FIERCE supports the creation of an integrated and competitive European space ecosystem.

By combining Ice2Thrust.Space’s advances in water-based propulsion, in-orbit refuelling, and circular space mobility with FIERCE’s focus on resilient and interoperable infrastructure, the partnership strengthens Europe’s ability to deploy scalable, secure, and sustainable space solutions.

What will the partnership between the two projects bring?

“By partnering, Ice2Thrust.Space and Project FIERCE jointly contribute to accelerating Europe’s transition toward a scalable, secure, and sustainable space economy.”
— Ice2Thrust.Space partner Tech Tour

Together, the two initiatives reinforce Europe’s leadership in green space technologies, reduce dependence on Earth-supplied resources, and help lay the foundations for circular, solar-powered space operations capable of supporting the next generation of missions — from satellite servicing to large-scale space infrastructure.

“Our collaboration with Ice2Thrust.Space connects sustainable in-orbit innovation with downstream market uptake, strengthening Europe’s space value chain end to end.”
— FIERCE Project Coordinator

This partnership reflects a shared ambition: to build a resilient European space ecosystem where innovation, sustainability, and strategic autonomy go hand in hand.

We look forward to the impact this collaboration will create for Europe’s future in space.

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.
More about Ice2Thrust.Space:
Website: Ice2Thrust.Space
LinkedIn: Ice2Thrust.Space
Bluesky: Ice2Thrust.Space

About FIERCE

Project FIERCE is an EU-funded initiative focused on strengthening Europe’s space ecosystem by developing resilient, interoperable, and future-ready space infrastructure. The project supports secure, scalable, and dual-use space architectures while fostering innovation uptake across the European space value chain, contributing to Europe’s strategic autonomy and long-term competitiveness in space.

FIERCE has recently announced 2 Open Calls (Application period: 12 January – 31 March 2026):

1st Open Call – FIERCE Financial Support Program – https://1st-financing.project-fierce.eu/
2nd Open Call – FIERCE Advisory Services Program – https://2nd-advisory.project-fierce.eu/

Whether you’re exploring new possibilities with space data or looking to transform your idea into a funded, market-ready solution, FIERCE offers tailored support at different stages of growth.

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