{"id":56,"date":"2020-02-19T14:54:23","date_gmt":"2020-02-19T14:54:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hipatia.uc3m.es\/?page_id=56"},"modified":"2023-05-23T10:24:17","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T10:24:17","slug":"the-project","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hipatia.uc3m.es\/the-project\/","title":{"rendered":"The project"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\"  style='background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top: -98px;'><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row \"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-0 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" 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{.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:15px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><span style=\"color: #003b6d;\">About us<\/span><\/h1><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#08c9ff;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row \"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 20px;'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-wrapper-1\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 10%;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\" data-bg-url=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-text\"><p><span style=\"color: #003b6d;\"><strong>HIPATIA <\/strong><\/span>(<span style=\"color: #003b6d;\"><strong>H<\/strong><\/span>el<span style=\"color: #003b6d;\"><strong>I<\/strong><\/span>con <span style=\"color: #003b6d;\"><strong>P<\/strong><\/span>lasm<span style=\"color: #003b6d;\"><strong>A<\/strong> <strong>T<\/strong><\/span>hruster for <span style=\"color: #003b6d;\"><strong>I<\/strong><\/span>n-Space <span style=\"color: #003b6d;\"><strong>A<\/strong><\/span>pplications)<span style=\"color: #003b6d;\"><strong> was<\/strong><\/span> a project funded by the European Commission that aimed to verify the<strong><span style=\"color: #003b6d;\"> function<\/span> <\/strong>and the<strong><span style=\"color: #003b6d;\"> performance<\/span> <\/strong>of an<span style=\"color: #003b6d;\"><strong> electromagnetic plasma propulsion system<\/strong><\/span> for its application in non-geostationary satellites and other small spacecrafts<strong>.<\/strong> The project relied on the <span style=\"color: #003b6d;\"><strong>Helicon Plasma Thruster (HPT)<\/strong><\/span>, a technology that can offer a <span style=\"color: #003b6d;\"><strong>good level of performance while reducing the manufacture costs.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>To achieve this goal, the HIPATIA team focused on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #003b6d;\"><strong>Developing the HPT technology to fit market needs:<\/strong><\/span> this included assessing the performance of the HPT and analysing the impact of the technology in the Space platform.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #003b6d;\">Improving the performance of the HPT<\/span>: <\/strong>the HIPATIA team performed key research and testing activities for this goal.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #003b6d;\"><strong>Raising the<\/strong> <strong>technology readiness level<\/strong> <strong>(TRL)<\/strong><\/span>: HIPATIA aimed to bring the HPT and its associated technologies to TRL6, designing the units and interfaces that support the HPT.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #003b6d;\"><strong>Planning for higher TRLs and industrialisation:<\/strong><\/span> the project assessed the further development needed for full qualification for flight and delivered a business plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-1 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link) , 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style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:800px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:15px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Workflow<\/span><\/h1><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#08c9ff;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-3 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 10%;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">To achieve our goals, we followed these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-content-boxes content-boxes columns row fusion-columns-4 fusion-columns-total-4 fusion-content-boxes-1 content-boxes-timeline-horizontal content-left content-boxes-icon-on-top content-boxes-timeline-layout fusion-delayed-animation\" data-animation-delay=\"350\" data-animationOffset=\"100%\" style=\"margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-content-boxes-1 .heading .content-box-heading {color:#9feaff;}\n\t\t\t\t\t.fusion-content-boxes-1 .fusion-content-box-hover 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heading-with-icon icon-left\"><div class=\"icon\" style=\"-webkit-animation-duration: 350ms;animation-duration: 350ms;\"><span style=\"height:70px;width:70px;line-height:35px;border-color:rgba(8,201,255,0);border-width:1px;border-style:solid;background-color:rgba(8,201,255,0);box-sizing:content-box;border-radius:50%;\"><i style=\"border-color:#08c9ff;border-width:0px;background-color:#08c9ff;box-sizing:content-box;height:70px;width:70px;line-height:70px;border-radius:50%;position:relative;top:auto;left:auto;margin:0;border-radius:50%;color:#ffffff;font-size:35px;\" class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-poll fas circle-yes\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><h2 class=\"content-box-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px;line-height:29px;\">Phase 1: HPT assessment. <\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\" style=\"color:#4a4e57;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">We <strong> <span style=\"color: #9feaff;\">evaluated the potential impact<\/span><\/strong> of this technology on the in-Space propulsion scenario and took a<strong> <span style=\"color: #9feaff;\">market survey<\/span><\/strong> to determine all the requirements.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"content-box-shortcode-timeline\" style=\"border-color:rgba(8,201,255,0);top:36px;-webkit-transition-duration: 350ms;animation-duration: 350ms;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-2 col-lg-3 col-md-3 col-sm-3 fusion-content-box-hover \"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-none fusion-animated\" style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" data-animationType=\"fadeIn\" data-animationDuration=\"0.25\" data-animationOffset=\"100%\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><div class=\"icon\" style=\"-webkit-animation-duration: 350ms;animation-duration: 350ms;\"><span style=\"height:70px;width:70px;line-height:35px;border-color:rgba(8,201,255,0);border-width:1px;border-style:solid;background-color:rgba(8,201,255,0);box-sizing:content-box;border-radius:50%;\"><i style=\"border-color:#08c9ff;border-width:0px;background-color:#08c9ff;box-sizing:content-box;height:70px;width:70px;line-height:70px;border-radius:50%;position:relative;top:auto;left:auto;margin:0;border-radius:50%;color:#ffffff;font-size:35px;\" class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-pencil-ruler fas circle-yes\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><h2 class=\"content-box-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px;line-height:29px;\">Phase 2: Detailed design of the HIPATIA System. <\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\" style=\"color:#4a4e57;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">We performed an<strong><span style=\"color: #9feaff;\"> exhaustive research<\/span><\/strong> to <strong><span style=\"color: #9feaff;\">optimise the design<\/span><\/strong> of the HPT and all the Units within the HIPATIA System.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"content-box-shortcode-timeline\" style=\"border-color:rgba(8,201,255,0);top:36px;-webkit-transition-duration: 350ms;animation-duration: 350ms;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-3 col-lg-3 col-md-3 col-sm-3 fusion-content-box-hover \"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-none fusion-animated\" style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" data-animationType=\"fadeIn\" data-animationDuration=\"0.25\" data-animationOffset=\"100%\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><div class=\"icon\" style=\"-webkit-animation-duration: 350ms;animation-duration: 350ms;\"><span style=\"height:70px;width:70px;line-height:35px;border-color:rgba(8,201,255,0);border-width:1px;border-style:solid;background-color:rgba(8,201,255,0);box-sizing:content-box;border-radius:50%;\"><i style=\"border-color:#08c9ff;border-width:0px;background-color:#08c9ff;box-sizing:content-box;height:70px;width:70px;line-height:70px;border-radius:50%;position:relative;top:auto;left:auto;margin:0;border-radius:50%;color:#ffffff;font-size:35px;\" class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-file-signature fas circle-yes\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><h2 class=\"content-box-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px;line-height:29px;\">Phase 3: Assemble, integration and test<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\" style=\"color:#4a4e57;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">All the Units were evaluated one by one. Afterwards, all them were integrated in a coupled System and tested in relevant environments.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"content-box-shortcode-timeline\" style=\"border-color:rgba(8,201,255,0);top:36px;-webkit-transition-duration: 350ms;animation-duration: 350ms;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-4 col-lg-3 col-md-3 col-sm-3 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-none fusion-animated\" style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" data-animationType=\"fadeIn\" data-animationDuration=\"0.25\" data-animationOffset=\"100%\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><div class=\"icon\" style=\"-webkit-animation-duration: 350ms;animation-duration: 350ms;\"><span style=\"height:70px;width:70px;line-height:35px;border-color:rgba(8,201,255,0);border-width:1px;border-style:solid;background-color:rgba(8,201,255,0);box-sizing:content-box;border-radius:50%;\"><i style=\"border-color:#08c9ff;border-width:0px;background-color:#08c9ff;box-sizing:content-box;height:70px;width:70px;line-height:70px;border-radius:50%;position:relative;top:auto;left:auto;margin:0;border-radius:50%;color:#ffffff;font-size:35px;\" class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-tasks fas circle-yes\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><h2 class=\"content-box-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px;line-height:29px;\">Phase 4: Project results assessment<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\" style=\"color:#4a4e57;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">HIPATIA results were assessed to build a basis for the exploitation plan.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"content-box-shortcode-timeline\" style=\"border-color:rgba(8,201,255,0);top:36px;-webkit-transition-duration: 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{border-color: #08c9ff; background-color: #08c9ff;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-2 .fusion-filters .fusion-filter.fusion-active a, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-2 .fusion-date-and-formats .fusion-format-box, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-2 .fusion-popover, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-2 .tooltip-shortcode {color: #08c9ff;}#main .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-2 .post .blog-shortcode-post-title a:hover {color: #08c9ff;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\"  style='background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:3%;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;'><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row \"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-5 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 30px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:800px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:15px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><span style=\"color: #003b6d;\">Impact<\/span><\/h1><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#08c9ff;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-6 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 10%;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p>The HPT technology aims to <strong><span style=\"color: #003b6d;\">revolutionize the space market <\/span><\/strong>that is rising nowadays. Its <strong><span style=\"color: #003b6d;\">conceptual simplicity<\/span><\/strong> and the <strong><span style=\"color: #003b6d;\">absence of expensive components<\/span><\/strong> bring along several advantages that drastically <strong><span style=\"color: #003b6d;\">reduce the manufacture costs<\/span><\/strong> of small spacecrafts.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-7 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 10%;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-text\"><h3><span style=\"color: #08c9ff;\">Tackling the challenges of today<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the short term, the HIPATIA innovation could change the paradigm for <strong><span style=\"color: #003b6d;\">satellite internet<\/span><\/strong>. There is a growing demand for faster broader internet connections that large <strong><span style=\"color: #003b6d;\">fleets of small satellites in non-geostationary orbits (LEO)<\/span><\/strong> could fulfil. However, this solution would require a large number of satellites. This situation asks for <span style=\"color: #003b6d;\"><strong>mass manufacturing and cost-capped equipment.<\/strong><\/span> The HPT can provide them, thanks to its <span style=\"color: #003b6d;\"><strong>simple and robust design.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-8 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 10%;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-text\"><h3><span style=\"color: #08c9ff;\">Preparing for the future <\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the long term, <strong><span style=\"color: #003b6d;\">any spatial mission<\/span><\/strong> could benefit from the HIPATIA technology.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The variety of propellants that the HPT can use could pave the way for <span style=\"color: #003b6d;\"><strong>applications in VLEO<\/strong><\/span> (200-400 km) for <strong><span style=\"color: #003b6d;\">orbit observation or scientific missions<\/span><\/strong> such as geodesy.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #003b6d;\">In-orbit servicing and exploration missions<\/span><\/strong>, where high lifetimes and Isp are required. The electrodeless design of the HPT ensures a long operation while still maintain high Isp when compared to chemical propulsion systems.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #003b6d;\"><strong>Telecommunications geostationary satellites,<\/strong><\/span> where orbit raising with EP is interesting as it reduces propellant consumption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link) , .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):before, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):after {color: #212934;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):hover, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):hover:before, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):hover:after {color: #08c9ff;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 .pagination a.inactive:hover, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 .fusion-filters .fusion-filter.fusion-active a {border-color: #08c9ff;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 .pagination .current {border-color: #08c9ff; background-color: #08c9ff;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 .fusion-filters .fusion-filter.fusion-active a, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 .fusion-date-and-formats .fusion-format-box, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 .fusion-popover, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 .tooltip-shortcode {color: #08c9ff;}#main .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 .post .blog-shortcode-post-title a:hover {color: #08c9ff;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\"  style='background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-image: url(\"https:\/\/hipatia.uc3m.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/photo-1534796636912-3b95b3ab5986.jpg\");background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;'><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row \"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-9 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-section-separator section-separator slant\" style=\"padding:0;margin-left:-0px;margin-right:-0px;\"><svg class=\"fusion-slant-candy\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 102\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\" style=\"fill:#ffffff;padding:0;\"><path d=\"M0 100 L0 -1 L100 0 Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep sep-none\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:40px;margin-bottom:40px;\" id=\"separator\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-10 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:800px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-4{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:15px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Implemented Methodology<\/span><\/h1><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#08c9ff;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-11 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 10%;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">HIPATIA has faced the integration challenges of a complete EP System, constituted by the Thruster Unit, the Radio Frequency Generation and Power Unit that feeds it with power and the Propellant Flow Control Unit that controls the propellant pressure and mass flow. The HIPATIA Project has been organized following three main action lines: <strong><span style=\"color: #9feaff;\"> Technology design and development, Research activities and, verification and test <\/span><\/strong>; in a time frame of 36 months divided in 4 different phases:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n \t<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><\/p>\n<li>Thechnology assessment, impact and requirements specification.<\/li>\n<li>Detailed Design and Analysis.<\/li>\n<li>Assembly, integration and test.<\/li>\n<li>Project results assessment.<\/li>\n<p><\/span>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-609 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/hipatia.uc3m.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/esquema-300x232.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"574\" height=\"443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hipatia.uc3m.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/esquema-200x155.png 200w, https:\/\/hipatia.uc3m.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/esquema-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/hipatia.uc3m.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/esquema-400x310.png 400w, https:\/\/hipatia.uc3m.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/esquema.png 567w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 574px) 100vw, 574px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-12 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-section-separator section-separator slant\" style=\"padding:0;margin-left:-0px;margin-right:-0px;\"><svg class=\"fusion-slant-candy\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 102\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\" style=\"fill:#ffffff;padding:0;margin-bottom:-3px;display:block\"><path d=\"M100 0 L-2 100 L101 100 Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link) , .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):before, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):after {color: #212934;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):hover, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):hover:before, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):hover:after {color: #08c9ff;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 .pagination a.inactive:hover, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 .fusion-filters .fusion-filter.fusion-active a {border-color: #08c9ff;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 .pagination .current {border-color: #08c9ff; background-color: #08c9ff;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 .fusion-filters .fusion-filter.fusion-active a, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 .fusion-date-and-formats .fusion-format-box, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 .fusion-popover, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 .tooltip-shortcode {color: #08c9ff;}#main .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 .post .blog-shortcode-post-title a:hover {color: #08c9ff;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\"  style='background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:3%;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;'><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row \"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-13 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 30px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:800px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-5{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:15px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><span style=\"color: #003b6d;\">Work Packages<\/span><\/h1><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#08c9ff;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-14 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 10%;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p>The HIPATIA Project activities have been distributed in the following 11 different work packages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>WP1. Management and quality assurance (SENER Aeroespacial).<\/li>\n<li>WP2. Technical coordination and innovation management (SENER Aeroespacial).<\/li>\n<li>WP3. Validation and verification (ADS).<\/li>\n<li>WP4. Technology requirements and potential impacts (ADS).<\/li>\n<li>WP5. Helicon physics research (UC3M).<\/li>\n<li>WP6. Thruster unit (SENER Aeroespacial).<\/li>\n<li>WP7. Propellant flow control unit.<\/li>\n<li>WP8. Radiofrequency generation power unit (SENER Aeroespacial).<\/li>\n<li>WP9. HIPATIA system testing (UC3M).<\/li>\n<li>WP10. Dissemination, communication and exploitation (UC3M).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-5 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link) , .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-5 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):before, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-5 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):after {color: #212934;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-5 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):hover, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-5 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):hover:before, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-5 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):hover:after {color: #08c9ff;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-5 .pagination a.inactive:hover, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-5 .fusion-filters .fusion-filter.fusion-active a {border-color: #08c9ff;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-5 .pagination .current {border-color: #08c9ff; background-color: #08c9ff;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-5 .fusion-filters .fusion-filter.fusion-active a, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-5 .fusion-date-and-formats .fusion-format-box, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-5 .fusion-popover, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-5 .tooltip-shortcode {color: #08c9ff;}#main .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-5 .post .blog-shortcode-post-title a:hover {color: #08c9ff;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\"  style='background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-image: url(\"https:\/\/hipatia.uc3m.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/photo-1534796636912-3b95b3ab5986.jpg\");background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;'><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row \"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-15 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-section-separator section-separator slant\" style=\"padding:0;margin-left:-0px;margin-right:-0px;\"><svg class=\"fusion-slant-candy\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 102\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\" style=\"fill:#ffffff;padding:0;\"><path d=\"M0 100 L0 -1 L100 0 Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep sep-none\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:40px;margin-bottom:40px;\" id=\"separator\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-16 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:800px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-6{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:15px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Technical Achievements and Conclusions<\/span><\/h1><div class=\"title-sep-container\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#08c9ff;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-17 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 10%;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Understanding the complex physics of the Helicon Plasma Thruster is an ongoing effort that requires the combined approach of experimental work, modelling and simulation. Understanding the physics will help to improve the design of future thrusters. The research activities in the HIPATIA project have complemented the activities intended to increase the TRL of the HIPATIA technologies and System:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n \t<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><\/p>\n<li>Evolution and validation of the <strong><span style=\"color: #9feaff;\">2D hybrid code<\/span><\/strong> (axial-radial, PIC\/fluid) HYPHEN-HPT. During HIPATIA, the version of HYPHEN specifically suited for HPT has been used. Specific activities were devoted to the improvement of the models implemented in the code, for the validation of the simulation against experiments and for the analysis of the thruster performance with alternative propellants.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #9feaff;\">Different HPT design configurations<\/span><\/strong> have been analyzed, designed and tested.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #9feaff;\">Study of alternative propellants <\/span><\/strong> in an helicon reactor and in the HIPATIA TU (argon, xenon, krypton). An iodine feeding system based on a heated tank with a moving piston was designed, built, calibrated and tested with the CNRS Helicon reactor. An iodine RF discharge was ignited and sustained for several hours.<\/li>\n<p><\/span>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The result of all analyses, design and AIT activities in the project, coordinated by System Engineering, proved the required functionalities during the coupling test campaign. Regarding the resulting System budgets, the HIPATIA <strong><span style=\"color: #9feaff;\">system total mass amounts to 10.56kg<\/span><\/strong>, the <strong><span style=\"color: #9feaff;\">nominal power consumption being between 300W and 450W<\/span><\/strong>. Unfortunately, the TU performs at low efficiency 3.7 %, and 8.5 mN of thrust (400 W, 2 mg\/s Xe).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #08c9ff;\">HIPATIA SYSTEM units<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-649 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/hipatia.uc3m.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Thruster-Unit.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"269\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hipatia.uc3m.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Thruster-Unit-200x158.png 200w, https:\/\/hipatia.uc3m.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Thruster-Unit.png 269w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Thruster Unit<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-648 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/hipatia.uc3m.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/PFCU-300x173.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hipatia.uc3m.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/PFCU-200x116.png 200w, https:\/\/hipatia.uc3m.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/PFCU-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/hipatia.uc3m.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/PFCU.png 353w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">PFCU<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-647 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/hipatia.uc3m.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RFGPU.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"258\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hipatia.uc3m.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RFGPU-177x142.png 177w, https:\/\/hipatia.uc3m.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RFGPU-200x161.png 200w, https:\/\/hipatia.uc3m.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RFGPU.png 258w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 258px) 100vw, 258px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">RFGPU<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">In HIPATIA the Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) are evaluated following the indications on TRL assessment indicated in the dedicated Handbook by ESA. 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