Author: Narducci Giuseppe
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Furnace test @ CIRA
In the frame of the work package fully dedicated to the design and development of the flexible thermal protection system (F-TPS) for ICARUS re-entry demonstrator, CIRA (Italian Aerospace Research Center), design authority of the F-TPS, executed the Furnace test campaign. This dedicated test effort, performed at CIRA premises in Spring 2025, aimed at the verification…
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ICARUS at IAC 2025
The ICARUS consortium proudly participated in the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2025, held in Sydney, Australia, from 29 September to 3 October 2025. The IAC is the world’s premier space event, bringing together all space actors to discuss the latest information and innovations shaping the future of space, whose space exploration and transportation. This year,…
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Preliminary Design Review
After completing the System Requirements Review (SRR) earlier this year, the ICARUS project has now successfully achieved its second major milestone: the Preliminary Design Review (PDR). This represents a crucial step forward in the maturation of Inflatable Heat Shield (IHS) technologies for future re-entry applications. The PDR process culminated in a Technical Review Meeting with…
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ICARUS at EUCASS 2025 and IPPW 2025: Showcasing Progress in Inflatable Heat Shields and Flexible TPS
The ICARUS consortium continues to actively contribute to the international aerospace community by presenting its latest achievements at two prestigious events: These workshops and conferences provided a valuable platform to engage with the global scientific and engineering community, share technical progress, and discuss the challenges and opportunities of advancing Inflatable Heat Shield (IHS) technologies for…
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Special Session at FAR 2025
ICARUS Featured in Special Session at FAR 2025 The ICARUS project was prominently featured in a dedicated Special Session at 3rd International Conference on Flight Vehicles, Aerothermodynamics and Re-entry (FAR 2025), held from 18 to 22 of May in Arcachon (France). The session served as an important opportunity to present the project’s current progress, technical…
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Technical Review Meeting
After the System Requirements Review (SRR), an important checkpoint was marked by a Technical Review Meeting (REV #1) with the European Commission, held on April 10th, 2025. The objective of the review was to provide the European Commission—including the project officer and assigned technical experts—with a comprehensive overview of the project’s status from both technical…
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Project ICARUS
Development of an inflatable heat shield in Europe On June 5th of this year, the kickoff for a new project within the European Horizon-Europe program, ICARUS, took place in Madrid. ICARUS, which stands for Inflatable Concept Aeroshell for the Recovery of a re-Usable launcher Stage, focuses on developing an inflatable heat shield that can safely…
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System Requirements Review
Following its official kick-off in June 2024, the ICARUS project has successfully completed the first design loop, focused on conceptual design and feasibility assessment. This effort culminated in the achievement of the first major milestone: the System Requirements Review (SRR). The SRR process was launched in December 2024 and concluded at the end of March…
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Coverage highlights
EU grants €15M funding for ICARUS inflatable heat shield The Register https://www.theregister.com/2024/06/10/eu_heat_shield Satellite Evolution https://www.satelliteevolution.com/post/15-million-of-eu-funding-for-european-consortium-to-develop-inflatable-heat-shield-to-recover-rocke Aerospace Testing International https://www.aerospacetestinginternational.com/news/space/engineers-to-test-inflatable-heat-shield-concept-for-rocket-re-entry.html Tech.eu https://tech.eu/2024/06/11/spacetech-alliance-icarus-secures-15m-for-rocket-heat-shields Spacewatch Global https://spacewatch.global/2024/06/deimos-led-consortium-receive-eu-funding-for-icarus Satcom.Digital https://www.satcom.digital/news/neuraspace-unveils-free-sync-and-subscription-based-pro-tiers-for-its-space-traffic-management-platform Aeromorning https://aeromorning.com/en/eu-grants-e15m-funding-for-icarus-inflatable-heat-shield-to-recover-rocket-stages-from-space-and-prepare-for-mars-missions Geospatial World https://www.geospatialworld.net/news/eu-e15m-ihs-rocket-stages-space Space Impulse https://spaceimpulse.com/2024/06/10/eu-funds-pioneering-inflatable-heat-shield-for-space-re-entry Space Daily https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/European_Consortium_Receives__euro_15M_for_Inflatable_Heat_Shield_Development_999.html Infoespacial https://www.infoespacial.com/texto-diario/mostrar/4862364/deimos-lidera-consorcio-europeo-desarrollar-escudo-termico-hinchable Actualidad Aeroespacial https://actualidadaeroespacial.com/elecnor-deimos-lidera-un-consorcio-que-desarrollara-un-escudo-termico-inflable-para-recuperar-etapas-de-cohetes-del-espacio The Science Times https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/50653/20240611/%E2%82%AC15-million-eu-funding-boosts-icarus-project-revolutionize-mars-landings.htm SpaceQuip https://www.spacequip.eu/2024/06/12/e15-million-of-eu-funding-for-icarus-consortium-to-develop-inflatable-heat-shield-for-rocket-stages-recovery-from-space-and-preparation-for-mars-missions Satcom.Digital https://www.satcom.digital/news/15-million-of-eu-funding-for-european-consortium-to-develop-inflatable-heat-shield-to-recover-rocket-stages-from-space-and-prepare-for-mars-missions I3 Investor https://klse.i3investor.com/web/blog/detail/future_tech/2024-06-10-story-h-159736113-EU_grants_15M_funding_for_ICARUS_inflatable_heat_shield Machinery Market…
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KICK-OFF OF THE HE ICARUS PROJECT
ICARUS project (Inflatable Concept Aeroshell for the Recovery of a re-Usable launcher Stage) has been kicked-off on the 5th-6th of June 2024. Deimos, programmatic and technical coordinator of the ICARUS team, hosted the event in its premises with a 2-day meeting. The project team, formed by CIRA, DLR, ONERA, PANGAIA, ATMOS, HDES, DEMCON and POLITO,…