Horizon Europe project CHEOPS Very High-Power Building Blocks. Project ID 101082532 is co-funded by the European Union.
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Mar 30
๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฃ๐๐๐ญ ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ง๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐จ๐๐จ. We are pleased to share that the results and key outputs of the CHEOPS-VHP-BB project are now publicly available on Zenodo. ๐ข Explore the results here: zenodo.org/communities/cheopโฆ
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Mar 24
๐ข After 30 months, CHEOPS-VHP-BB wraps up!
Co-funded by Horizon Europe, the project delivered major advances in high-power Hall thrusters (up to 20 kW) ๐ Learn more: cheops-vhp-bb.eu/2026/03/23/โฆ
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Mar 13
One of the key tasks of the @CNRS team within CHEOPS-VHP-BB project was understanding erosion of the dielectric channel walls, one of the main factors limiting the lifetime of conventional Hall effect thrusters. Learn more: cheops-vhp-bb.eu/2026/03/12/โฆ
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Mar 3
๐ข Exploring new manufacturing routes for space propulsion components. Within Horizon Europeโs CHEOPS-VHP-BB project, the Universitร di Pisa demonstrated FFF as a fast, cost-effective way to produce alumina parts for Hall thrusters. Learn more: cheops-vhp-bb.eu/2026/02/18/โฆ
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Mar 3
๐ข Strengthening hollow cathode design for next-gen Hall thrusters. CHEOPS-VHP-BB delivered an upgraded hollow cathode model, building on #TANDEM heritage with greater propellant flexibility, lower mass, and improved robustness.๐ Learn more: cheops-vhp-bb.eu/2026/02/18/โฆ
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Feb 24
๐ฏ In Horizon Europeโs CHEOPS-VHP-BB, the Universitร di Pisa redesigned the TANDEM anode using LPBF (AISI 316L), integrating propellant distribution directly into the part to boost performance and reduce assembly complexity. Learn more: cheops-vhp-bb.eu/2026/02/18/โฆ
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Feb 24
Universitร di Pisa contributed to the Horizon Europe @cheopsvhpbb project through architecture studies and manufacturing-driven redesign, improving subsystem integration, reducing part count, and advancing high-power Hall thruster technologies toward qualification.
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Feb 17
๐ฏ A 20 kW dual-channel Hall Thruster (UniPi & Aerospazio) was tested at LVTF-3 under CHEOPS-VHP-BB with Xe, Kr, and Ar (4.5โ20 kW, 300โ400 V), including thermal analysis.
๐ Full results: cheops-vhp-bb.eu/wp-content/โฆ
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Feb 17
๐ก Development of a high-current cathode for the CHEOPS-VHP-BB VH-BB project. ๐ Learn more about development of a high-current cathode: cheops-vhp-bb.eu/wp-content/โฆ
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Feb 12
The 20kW Hall thruster that was tested during the @cheopsvhpbb project and was equipped with a new high current cathode and ceramic, demonstrated excellent performance on Kr.
Learn more about the tests: cheops-vhp-bb.eu/wp-content/โฆ
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Feb 10
๐ฏ Under the Horizon Europe @cheopsvhpbb project, @SAFRAN successfully tested its 20 kW PPS-20k Hall thruster for the first time since 2012, showing excellent performance with Kr and promising results with Ar.
๐ Learn more: cheops-vhp-bb.eu/wp-content/โฆ
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20 Dec 2024
๐This holiday season, letโs appreciate the moments that matter most and look forward to 2025 with optimism and determination.
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16 Oct 2024
Propellant costs go beyond productionโtransporting into space is expensive. While xenon and krypton outperform cheaper options like argon, alternatives like CO2, water, and iodine are being explored, along with space-based refueling hubs.
Learn more: bit.ly/48gUP6z
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10 Oct 2024
Choosing the right Hall thruster propellant means balancing storage, performance, and cost. Xenon offers high thrust for fast missions, while Isp is key for longer ones. Learn more in the full article! ๐๐ bit.ly/3YhfHXQ
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2 Oct 2024
๐ข Choosing space propellants depends on the propulsion method!๐ For chemical propulsion, itโs all about thermal/chemical properties. For electric propulsion like Hall thrusters, factors like ionisation & mass-to-charge ratio make xenon a top pick.๐ bit.ly/3ZU9HWa
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26 Sep 2024
๐Weโve just hit 1,000 followers on X for the Horizon Europe project @cheopsvhpbb! Huge thanks to everyone for your support! Keep following this exciting project and its groundbreaking results. cheops-vhp-bb.eu/
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17 Jul 2024
Horizon Europe project @cheopsvhpbb, presented at the 38th IEPC in Toulouse. Our paper showcases advancements in Hall thrusters, laser-based mass flow meters, integration of additive manufacturing techniques for rapid prototyping and production. bit.ly/3Lpyd9g
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15 Jul 2024
Weโre thrilled to share the latest results of the @cheopsvhpbb project on our website. Keep an eye out for continuous updates as the project develops. Visit us here: bit.ly/3Lpyd9g
#CHEOPS #ProjectUpdate #ResearchInnovation
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2 Jul 2024
@cheopsvhpbb partner, @Thales_Alenia_S, has conducted a mission analysis! Electric propulsion can cut propellant mass by 3-4 times compared to chemical propulsion. It significantly reduces costs and extends trip durations. bit.ly/45QMGoe
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