THE FUTURE OF SPACE IN NORTHERN SWEDEN. Lennart Poromaa

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1 THE FUTURE OF SPACE IN NORTHERN SWEDEN Lennart Poromaa

2 2015 Governmental Space Investigation Recommendations: Esrange should be a strategic asset with focus on international collaboration. Esrange should aim to become a leading European Space Center with regards to development, demonstration and testing. The region of Kiruna (ESRANGE, IRF, EISCAT, LTU) have unique conditions that should be developed together.

3 2018 Swedish Space Strategy..Activities at Esrange will continue to be modernised to serve as a strategic resource for national and international research, development, demonstration, test activities and other space-related activities. The facility also has the potential to develop into a rocket launch test facility...an upgrade and modernisation of Esrange is currently ongoing. The modernisation provides Esrange the possibility to be used as an international test-bed for technology development within a broad spectrum of applications that support technology development. Examples of such applications can be planetary landers and reusable rockets...the government assigned to the Swedish national space board to, in consultation with SSC, examine the feasibility of launching small satellites into orbit the issue is currently in preparation at the Government Offices.

4 Accelerate Challenge assumptions Support European space technolgy development Find synergies between new and exisiting capabilities Business oriented perspective Early access to testing Help Europe catch up to the US 4

5 Photo: Space X SSC AND THE SPACE DEVELOPMENT 1.Testbed Esrange For advanced space technology testing. 2. SmallSat Express The European launch facility for small satellites 3. Mobile balloon team Launch of the largest balloons, from anywhere in the world. 4. Global Watch Center A neutral global focal point of all available EO data. 5. Satellite communication services Optimized for communication with small satellite constellations in low Earth orbits.

6 TESTBED ESRANGE LAUNCH COMPLEX EAST

7 TIMELINE OVERVIEW LCE Permits Build start Site finish Downrange pads 20 MSEK Pre-planning Integration halls Testbed Esrange Permits Build start Liquid engine test (H) Liquid engine test (V) 60 MSEK Pre-planning Test launch (sounding rocket) Exploration testbed initiation

8 LAUNCH COMPLEX EAST LAUNCH SITE Main Building & Mission Control Sounding rocket integration hall Intermediate range landing site Hotel Balloon integration halls LCE launch and short range landing site

9 ESRANGE TESTBED INFRASTRUCTURE OVERVIEW Board decision taken to invest 20 MSEK to ensure start of LCE basic establishment 60 MSEK from Swedish Government to further develop testbed infrastructure Technical project manager and project manager hired. Private land bought and lease signed for road Pre-design done Building permit filed and approved (Valid in beginning of September) Environmental permit filed Archeology permit filed Tender process initiated for development selection Sept 4. Build start Sept. 20.

10 TESTBED ESRANGE OVERVIEW. Unique commercial support services for: Engine development and test Stage development and test Exploration vehicle and system test Reusability testing for launchers Sounding rocket test launch

11 TESTBED ESRANGE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (SNAPSHOT) PRIMARY GOAL: CAPTURE EU MARKET Medium mission (combined engine test and SR launch) Small/medium mission (SR Launch) Large mission (combined engine test and stage test) Medium mission (SR Launch) Medium mission (combined engine test and SR launch) CALLISTO METRO ADAMP Exploration testbed Small mission (SR Launch w. reusability of 1st stage) Small mission (SR Launch). SECONDARY GOAL: CAPTURE WORLD MARKET Todo: Set up meetings with Pier Roviera (ESA) MASTEN Aerospace Aerospace Corp. CNES DLA ESA TEC MPC Testbed Esrange Permits Build start Liquid engine test (H) Liquid engine test (V) Pre-planning Test launch (sounding rocket) Exploration testbed initiation

12 SMALLSAT EXPRESS

13 SMALLSAT EXPRESS GOAL We will launch Satellites into orbit from Esrange before the end of 2021.

14 TIMELINE OVERVIEW LCE Permits Build start Site finish Downrange pads 20 MSEK Pre-planning Integration halls SMALLSAT EXPRESS C LV Agreement CDR Fuel facility ready Downrange ready D LAUNCH Regional funding secured PDR Procurement start Test launch window open First launch secured 15* MSEK +550 MSEK

15 SMALLSAT EXPRESS PHASE C From PDR to procurement in end Q Launch vehicle discussions are ongoing Top 3 Short term: Vector Aerospace, Virgin Orbit and Rocket Labs Electron Long term European partnerships in the making (using testbed) Recruitments finished with 5 new expert resources joining the team KO for technical part September 550 MSEK in budget framework decision to be made after the election Technical WP:s. Mission Management Fuel facility/fluids Range Safety Analysis / Trajectory opt. Radar GSE GSF Logistics TM/TC Launch vehicle Admin WP:s US Imports ITAR/TSA/TAA Regulatory framework (Govt. WG) Marketing/Communication Business dev./partnerships

16 THE COMPETITION DEDICATED LAUNCHERS EUROPE National, ESA and EU backed initiatives Norway Andöya Rocket Range (PHASE B) UK Greenfield ORBEX and VO (PHASE A/B) Scotland Greenfield Rocket Labs (PHASE A/B) Portugal Azores former airstrip (PHASE A) Sweden Esrange Space Center (PHASE C) We are currently ahead but we need to find our niche and ensure time to market. Norrbotten will win the microlauncher race.

17 GLOBAL WATCH CENTER

18 A GLOBAL GAME CHANGE THROUGH SPACE Earth Observations Positioning & Navigation Communication Exploration Satellite constellations and supersats provide global transparency, connectivity and positioning an enabling force for a sustainable planet

19 A GLOBAL GAME CHANGE THROUGH SPACE SPACE DEVELOPMENT Faster, better, cheaper access to space Bringing IT infrastructure into space Commercial interests Space development provides crucial solutions for the Earth and to reach the 17 global sustainable development goals (UN) Global Watch Center A neutral global focal point of all available data Analysis focusing on sustainability

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