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ADVANCED COATINGS AND MATERIALS FOR LOW EARTH ORBIT SATELLITES FOR DARK AND QUIET SKIES EXPRO PLUS
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| Reference | AO-1-13352 |
|---|---|
| Source programme | esa |
| Type | tender |
| Segment | Open Competition |
| Status | closed |
| Closing date | 2026-05-12 |
| Indicative budget | 200-500 KEURO |
| Last updated | 2026-04-10 |
What this call is about
Objective: To develop advanced coatings and materials for Dark and Quiet Skies (DQS) with optimised reflectance/scattering, scalable production, and durability in (V)LEO environments.Description: The expansion of satellite mega constellations in (Very) Low Earth Orbit ((V)LEO) for Telecommunications or Earth…
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