Rocket science 101: inside space propulsion
Episode description
Space technology is evolving at light speed and may even offer solutions to global challenges such as climate change. Join expert guests as they explore the significance of space propulsion for various applications, the rapid transformation of the space sector, the growing number of players in the field and the boom in spacecraft launches over the past decade. The episode provides fascinating insights into propulsion systems, including chemical and electric propulsion, and their applications in different phases of space missions. The panel also touches on innovative concepts like atmosphere-breathing propulsion and tethered propulsion, which may drive future space missions.
Moderator:
Johannes Schaaf, EPO Chief Economist Unit
Guests:
Lars Petzold, Research Fellow, European Space Policy Institute
Stephan Speidel, Technology Transfer Engineer, HE Space Operations
Geert Boedt, EPO Chief Economist Unit
Further resources:
Patent insight report on propulsion systems for space (May 2024)
Previous podcasts on space:
“From Mars to Morocco: space innovations for Earth challenges”
"Earth observations for a greener planet" podcast