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    ESA > Our Activities > Space Engineering & Technology > Shaping the Future

    GSTP Elements

    The GSTP is an optional permanent ESA programme separated into three elements (Develop, Make and Fly).

    Overview of the 3 GSTP Elements

     
    Element 1 “Develop”: Technology developments for future missions, ground applications and tools  
     
    The activities performed under Element 1 are dedicated to the development of technologies, building blocks, components and test beds for projects and the economic operators, i.e. Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), large enterprises, industry, satellite operators, satellite providers, universities and research organisations from low TRL to qualification and covering the following themes:

    Reliable Large-Area Filter (RELAX)
    • Earth Observation;
    • Science;
    • Robotic Exploration Preparation;
    • Human Spaceflight and Exploration Preparation;
    • Space Transportation and Re-entry Technologies;
    • Navigation;
    • Security for the citizens including Space Situational Awareness;
    • Generic Technologies and Techniques, including cross-cutting technologies such as Clean Space (in particular CleanSat), Advanced Manufacturing, Design to Produce and Space Technologies for Energy;
    • Preparatory activities for the e.Deorbit mission and technology developments in the relevant fields;
    • Technology transfer.

    Element 2 “Make”: Development of technology and products for commercial sustainability

    Ge wafer for multi-junction solar cells

     
    The activities performed under Element 2 are all co-funded with industry (from 50%, 75% to 100%) and aim to:

    • Strengthen worldwide competitiveness in new and existing markets;
    • Establish strategic capabilities which should result in stronger competiveness in the mid-term;
    • Develop products in response to gaps in the supply chain e.g. by environmental regulations, migration to new technology and other causes;
    • Initiate or strengthen technology transfer.

    Element 3 “Fly”: In-orbit demonstration of new technologies, preparation of future missions and small missions

    GOMX-3 CubeSat

     
    The activities performed under Element 3 aim at:

    • Implementing in orbit demonstration of technologies either as products in need of acquiring flight heritage, hosted payload or complete space missions (small spacecraft, CubeSats etc.);
    • Conducting investigations and studies to prepare for future missions in particular breakthrough and new generation types of missions;
    • Conducting ad hoc small missions.
    GOMX-3 CubeSat after its deployment from the ISS

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