Space Motor
About the Project
Drive13 is developing a new generation of high-precision electric motion technology for space applications.
The ambition is to create technologies that can support future European space missions where accurate motion is mission-critical.
The Challenge: Space changes the rules
Electric motors designed for Earth cannot simply be transferred into orbit. Space introduces fundamentally different challenges based on their altitude and earth orbit location.
The project addresses these challenges through a mission-oriented approach focused on:
- Reliability & Thermal management
-Lightweight and compact integration
- High-precision
- Mission-specific customization
- Material Engineering for future space qualification and industrialization
Objectives & Goals
The project aims to translate Drive13's electric-motor know-how into a new space-qualified product.
Our key goals are to:
Adapt electric-drive technology to the extreme conditions of orbital operation
Enable customized solutions for different missions and payloads
Reduce technical risks for future space systems
Validate the technology through design, prototyping and testing
Establish a pathway toward space qualification and commercial deployment
Strengthen Drive13's position within the European space ecosystem
Consortium & Industrial Advisory Board
Drive13 leads the project, supported by an Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) bringing together key ecosystem space actors.
The IAB represents complementary expertise across the relevant space value chain, from technology development and payloads to system integration, testing and industrialization.
The participating companies and institutions are active in diverse and complementary sectors, enabling open, non-competitive interaction and knowledge exchange.
Interested in Joining the Project ACTIVITIES ?
Our team will be happy to have you in the Industrial Advisory Board.