What long-term in-space approaches are expected for dealing with space debris?
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What is ESA DISCOS statistics?
Space Environment Statistics provided via the Space Debris User Portal (ESA DISCOS).
What are electrodynamic tethers (EDTs) and what solution is E.T.PACK developing?
EDTs use a bare photovoltaic tether to harvest energy and generate Lorentz drag for de‑orbiting; E.T.PACK develops a consumable‑less de‑orbit kit based on this...
Why is sustainability in electronic devices and components considered urgent?
Enhancing performance while making devices truly sustainable is urgent because it requires novel, affordable solutions for computing and storing information to...
What must the EIC do to achieve its mission?
Be at the forefront of developments in science and technology and identify technologies emerging from the science base that could create new value propositions...
What is the Euroconsult 2022 report referenced?
The 2022 Space logistics satellite market report by Euroconsult.
What is Atmosphere Breathing Electric Propulsion (ABEP) and where is it applicable?
ABEP collects residual atmospheric gases at very low Earth orbit (VLEO) altitudes and uses them as propellant for electric thrusters; scenarios include Earth/Ma...
What novel approaches are mentioned for low-cost high-density memory and molecular computing?
The text mentions colloidal nanoparticles, nanocapillary arrays for high-density memory, and chemical reservoir computing based on purely molecular information...
How are technologies and sectors to be supported by the EIC assessed?
They must be assessed through an anticipatory lens, starting with a robust analysis of the EIC’s current portfolio of activity.
What is NASA's 2011 report mentioned in the references?
Cost and Benefit Analysis of Orbital Debris Remediation (NASA, 2011).
How are solar sails being used and what recent demonstrations exist?
Solar sails leverage radiation pressure from sunlight for propulsion or braking; recent demonstrations mentioned include the Gama Alpha and ADEO braking sail de...
What are next-generation Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) and some example approaches?
Next-generation PICs are compact, high-performance, low-cost photonic devices for sensing and computing; approaches include integrated optical circulators, dual...
What does Chapter 1 of the report highlight?
Novel technologies and innovations submitted to the EIC under Horizon Europe, with emphasis on early-stage research projects funded after independent expert rev...