EFESTO H2020 Project

The EFESTO project aims at (1) the definition of critical space mission scenarios (Earth and Mars applications) enabled by the use of advanced inflatable Thermal Protection Systems (TPS), (2) characterization of the operative environment and (3) validation by tests of both the flexible materials needed for the thermal protection (flexible thermal blanket will be tested in arcjet facility in both Earth and Martian environments) and the inflatable structure at 1:2 scale (exploring the morphing dynamics and materials response from packed to fully inflated configuration). These results will be injected into the consolidated design of a future In-Orbit Demonstrator mission. http://www.efesto-project.eu/

There will be keynote speakers and referents from all the EFESTO Consortium (DEIMOS Space, ONERA, DLR, CIRA, Aviospace, Politecnico di Torino).

Join the EFESTO workshop to learn about the latest developments in inflatable heatshield technology. Take part in the discussion about future applications and initiatives.