The Technology R&D Harmonisation provides to all European actors the framework and the key instruments to coordinate Space Technology at the European level by agreeing on European Space Technology Roadmaps. Harmonisation is a voluntary process, based on transparency and exchange of information. The continuous support from all participants, including Delegations, Industry, Research Institutes, etc, is key to the success of this European initiative.
SME4SPACE contributes to the European Space Technology Harmonisation process in order to gather SMEs’ inputs and contributions.
The main objectives of the European Space Technology Harmonisation are to:
– Fill strategic gaps and minimise unnecessary duplications
– Consolidate European strategic capabilities
– Achieve a coordinated and committed European space technology policy and planning
– Contribute to continuity and coherence between technology and industrial policies.
How the Harmonisation process works
2023 Technology Topics
| CYCLE 1 | CYCLE 2 |
| Coatings | Photonics |
| Frequency and Time Generation and Distribution – Space & Ground | Deployable Booms and Inflatable Structures |
| Reflector Antennas | System Modelling and Simulation Tools |
| Life Support Technologies (Bioreactors and Membrane-based Processes) | Big Data from Space |
| De-orbiting Technologies |
Meeting Dates
| CYCLE 1 | CYCLE 2 |
| 17-19 January 2023 Mapping Meeting | 13-15 June 2023 Mapping Meeting |
| 15-17 May 2023 Roadmap Meeting | 05-07 Dec 2023 Roadmap Meeting |
2024 Technology Topics
| CYCLE 1 | CYCLE 2 |
| Cryogenics and Focal Plane Cooling | Composite Materials |
| AOCS and GNC Systems | Model-Based for System Engineering |
| Electrochemical Energy Storage | Electromagnetic Compatibilities |
| Technologies for Passive Millimetre and Sub-Millimetre Wave Instruments | Technologies for Fluid Mechanics |
| Technologies for Optical Passive Instruments – Stable & Lightweight Structures, Mirrors | Cubesat Propulsion |
Meeting Dates
| CYCLE 1 | CYCLE 2 |
| 16 – 18 January 2024 Mapping Meeting | 9 – 11 April 2024 Mapping Meeting |
| 17 – 18 June 2024 Roadmap Meeting | 27 – 28 November 2024 Roadmap Meeting |
How to participate
In case of interest in any of the topics addressed by European Space Technology Harmonisation, the recommended approach is to seek involvement through Euroconsult at harmo@euroconsult-ec.com or via SME4SPACE at info@sme4space.org.
You may also contact your national delegate (contact names can be found in the ESTMP: send an e-mail to ESTMP@esa.int); the delegate will then recommend how to further proceed, e.g. by including the interested party in the national presentation.
All European space sector stakeholders can request access to the Harmonisation Document Management System (HDMS/DCCM: https://tec-polaris.esa.int/eclipse) by sending an e-mail to harmo@esa.int providing business affiliation and position in the company.
For any other questions related to Harmonisation, please contact ESA Harmonisation Team at harmo@esa.int.
