Horizon 2020: Prize for European Low-Cost Space Launch - Space-EICPrize-2019

EIC Horizon Prize for 'European Low-Cost Space Launch'. The challenge is to develop a European technologically non-dependent solution for launching light satellites into Low-Earth Orbit (LEO), which will enable dedicated low-cost launches with committed schedule and orbit. The solution needs to be innovative, implementable, affordable in development and exploitation phases, and commercially viable. Applicants are required to take a holistic approach and produce results that move beyond (but are complementary to) existing solutions. Moreover, the solution will enhance European access to space and associated technological non-dependence and thereby will provide strategic and competitive advantages for European companies, SMEs, universities and research organisations. Expected results: European low-cost access to space infrastructure and services solution dedicated to light satellites. The contest is open to all legal entities (i.e. natural or legal persons, including international organisations) or groups of legal entities established in an EU Member State or in a country associated to Horizon 2020. The prize relates to the development of European critical space infrastructure, which is of strategic importance and security-critical for the Union and its Member States. Joint applications by a group of participants are admitted. In this case, the participants must appoint a 'lead participant' to represent them...