SCHUMANN
SATELLITE CONSTRUCTION KIT FOR HIGHLY UNIFIED MODULAR ASSEMBLY IN NEWSPACE APPLICATIONS
SCHUMANN researches new scalable satellite platform concepts and building blocks to increase satellite modularisation
About SchumannWhat is the SCHUMANN Project about?
Satellite life extension, refueling, in-space assembly and reconfiguration, and in-space recycling are exciting prospects in the field of NewSpace applications. In this context, SCHUMANN strives to enhance the pillars of the future space ecosystem by showcasing the potential for developing functional satellite modules that seamlessly integrate into a specific ecosystem.
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SCHUMANN Goals
Functional Satellite Module Technology Maturation
Develop and mature a Functional Satellite Module (FSM), in the shape of a refuel tank, dissociated from on-going missions preparation, and demonstrate the capability to make this module compatible for further mission integration.
DSSCK: Design and Development Specification for Spacecraft Construction Kit
Develop a software tool and related design and testing specifications, that future FSM developers can use to ensure modules are compatible and usable in a single ecosystem.
SCHUMANN AT A GLANCE
EUROPEAN CALL
HORIZON-CL4-2021-SPACE-01-12
DURATION
24 Months
BUDGET
~2M EUR
Latest News
SCHUMANN DSSCK/RESONANCE Software Beta Released
We are excited to announce that the SCHUMANN DSSCK/RESONANCE software tool has been officially released in Beta by our partners FZI and ReOrbit. Following a successful internal testing phase within the SCHUMANN Consortium, we have now opened access to external partners and commercial space entities. RESONANCE is designed to support functional satellite module design and […]
HOTDOCK Successfully Passes Thermal Testing
Space Applications Services has successfully completed thermal testing of the HOTDOCK device in its SCHUMANN refuel configuration. The test was performed in standalone mode within our in-house Thermal Chamber. Throughout the entire operational thermal range — from -40°C to +70°C — HOTDOCK’s electro-mechanical systems remained fully functional, confirming its robust performance under extreme temperature conditions […]
HOTDOCK Refuel Configuration Ready for Testing — A Major Milestone Achieved
Space Applications Services is proud to announce the successful integration of the HOTDOCK device in its SCHUMANN refuel configuration. This marks a significant milestone as the first integrated unit featuring the updated flight design. The system is now ready to begin internal functional and performance testing. Once validated, HOTDOCK will be delivered to ArianeGroup for […]
This project received funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe
programme under Grant Agreement number 101082449