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Sometimes the only way to fully demonstrate whether or not a technology works in space is to test it in space by flying it on a satellite mission, called flight heritage. Element 3 exists to support this in-orbit demonstration (IOD) of new technologies, as well as for the preparation of future missions. It can also support the execution of small missions.
Activities under Element 3 aim to:
implement in orbit demonstration of technologies, either as products in need of acquiring flight heritage, hosted payloads (including using ISS platforms), cubesats, or complete small missions
conduct investigations and studies to prepare for future missions, in particular breakthrough and new generation types of missions
perform ad hoc small missions including any related enabling developments.
There are three main ways to implement of ideas and proposals for in-orbit demonstration/validation, detailed below.
Element 3 works at a higher TRL (7-8) than the other GSTP Elements.
The flight opportunities that are identified for Element 3 are decided in conjunction with ESA projects and launchers as well as with national agencies and commercial missions.
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Element 3 Frameworks
Technology Flight Opportunities (TFO)
The Technology Flight Opportunities Framework is mainly used for accommodation and Phase A studies but can also host in-orbit validation of products and payloads using either a service contract or ISS platforms.
Cubesat framework
The Cubesat framework is mainly used for conducting full Cubesat missions – from the study phase all the way through to commissioning.
GSTP fly main element
This is the placeholder for small satellites and in-orbit demonstrations that are not Cubesat related.
It also includes all the mission phases from definition to launch and commissioning.
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GSTP Element 3 "Fly": Technology Flight Opportunities – Permanently Open Call for Flight Demonstrators and Carrier Flight Opportunities
By far the best way to establish the market-readiness of novel European space technologies and products is to actually demonstrate them in space.
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