The Technology R&D Harmonisation provides to all European actors the framework and the key instruments to coordinate Space Technology at the European level by agreeing on European Space Technology Roadmaps. Harmonisation is a voluntary process, based on transparency and exchange of information. The continuous support from all participants, including Delegations, Industry, Research Institutes, etc, is key to the success of this European initiative.
SME4SPACE contributes to the European Space Technology Harmonisation process in order to gather SMEs’ inputs and contributions.
The main objectives of the European Space Technology Harmonisation are to:
– Fill strategic gaps and minimise unnecessary duplications
– Consolidate European strategic capabilities
– Achieve a coordinated and committed European space technology policy and planning
– Contribute to continuity and coherence between technology and industrial policies.
HOW THE HARMONISATION PROCESS WORKS
2025 TOPICS
| CYCLE 1 | CYCLE 2 |
| On-Board Radio Navigation Receivers | Power Management and Distribution |
| Enabling Artificial Intelligence for Space System Applications | Power RF Measurements and Modelling |
| TT&C Transponders and Payload Data Transmitters | Solar Array Drive Mechanisms |
| Critical Active RF Technologies | Solar Generators and Solar Cells |
| Functional Verification and Mission Operations Systems |
2025 DATES
| CYCLE 1 | CYCLE 2 |
| 5 December 2024 – 3 February 2025 Space Entities Consultation |
4 March 2025 – 8 May 2025 Space Entities Consultation |
| 11 – 13 February 2025 Harmonisation Meeting |
13 – 15 May 2025 Harmonisation Meeting |
| July 2025 Publication of documents |
December 2025 Publication of documents |
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
In case of interest in any of the topics addressed by European Space Technology Harmonisation, please contact SME4SPACE at info@sme4space.org.
You may also contact your national delegate, if you do not know who they are, please contact SME4SPACE; the delegate will then recommend how to further proceed, e.g. by including the interested party in the national presentation.
All European space sector stakeholders can request access to the Harmonisation Document Management System (HDMS/DCCM: https://tec-polaris.esa.int/eclipse) by sending an e-mail to harmo@esa.int providing business affiliation and position in the company, or you can contact SME4SPACE.