2025
2024
REACT Announcement of Opportunity
Prepared by: Mathieu Udriot, Marnix Verkammen, Karin Treyer, Jan-Steffen Fischer
Approved by: Prof. Jean-Paul Kneib, Emmanuelle DavidSTReAKS: Synthetic sTreak Rendering for sAtellite Kinematics and Surveillance
Léonard Flückiger
Semester projectESG and CSR in Space
Gloria Mellinand
Semester projectTechnology Roadmapping For A Suborbital Rocket With Multidisciplinary Design Optimisation
Martin Lemaire, Ryan Svoboda
Semester ProjectSpace Logistics Optimization - Python Software Development - Interplanetary Scenario Infrastructure
Oliver Pineda
Semester ProjectSustainable Space Logistics - Design of an On-Orbit Refuelling Infrastructure
Hannah Besser
Master thesisSpace Debris Mitigation Guidelines for Lunar Orbits
Tommaso Turchetto, Paolo Guardabasso, Mathieu Udriot, Adrien Saada
Sustainable missions to the Moon - Sustainability guidelines for lunar activities, a state-of-the-Art
Tommaso Turchetto
Master thesisRecommendations for the development of space systems life cycle assessment methodology for space transportation systems
Fischer, Jan-Steffen, Udriot, Mathieu, Treyer, Karin, Schulz, Leonard, Dominguez Calabuig, Guillermo Joaquin
Results of the 2nd Workshop on Life Cycle Assessment of Space Transportation SystemsStreamlining Life Cycle Assessment Framework for Space Missions at Early Design Stages: Insights from the CHESS Cubesat Mission
Marnix Verkammen, Angelina Frolova, Antonio Zecchin, Lina Kuhlmann
Conference: 75th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Milano, ItalyMeta-study of current proposed life cycle assessment single-score methodologies for space missions' eco-design
Marnix Verkammen, Andrew Wilson, Enrico Tormena, Tommaso Turchetto, Adrien Saada
Conference: 75th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Milano, ItalySustainability of end-to-end space transportation missions: Modelling technical and environmental aspects for early phases ecodesign decision support
Mathieu Udriot, Karin Treyer, Jan-Steffen Fischer, Marnix Verkammen, Valère Girardin, Erika Wolf, Alice de Oliveira, Annafederica Urbano, Emmanuelle David
Conference: 75th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Milano, ItalyThe Assessment and Comparison Tool - Status and next steps for the simplified, space-specific, prospective LCA tool
Mathieu Udriot, Emmanuelle David
Conference: Cleanspace Industry Days 2024Optimization of GEO Satellites On-Orbit Refuelling for Sustainable Space Logistics
Hannah Besser
Conference: Cleanspace Industry Days 2024EPFL’s Handbook on sustainable practices for spacecraft mission design
Marnix Verkammen, Emmanuelle David
Conference: Cleanspace Industry Days 2024Screening life cycle assessment of families of future reusable launchers for early-stage ecodesign considerations in the VOLARE project
Mathieu Udriot, Blandine Quelennec
Conference: Cleanspace Industry Days 2024A lunar reconnaissance drone for cooperative exploration and high-resolution mapping of extreme locations
R. Tonasso, D. Tataru, H. Rauch, V. Pozsgay, T. Pfeiffer, E. Uythoven, and D. Rodríguez-Martínez
Journal article: Acta Astronautica Volume 218, May 2024, Pages 1-17
2023
Sustainable missions to the Moon - Sustainability guidelines for lunar activities, a state-of-the-Art
Tommaso Turchetto
Master thesisLaunch Vehicle Sustainability Rating Development
Dominik Gentner
Semester projectSpace Sustainability Rating: Impact On Radio Astronomical Observation
Koki Kimura
Semester projectSpace Sustainability Rating Impact on Optical Observations
L’Emira Emma Chehab
Semester projectDevelopment of a Dark Skies module for the Space Sustainability Rating
Vincent Python
Semester project“Dark and Quiet Skies” module development for Radio observations
Nicolas Bouron
Semester projectRapid Life Cycle Assessment Software for Future Space Systems’ Design - The Assessment and Comparison Tool
Mathieu Udriot, Karin Treyer, Emmanuelle David
Conference: Cleanspace Industry Days 2023A Consensus-Based Single-Score for Life Cycle Assessment of Space Missions
M. Verkammen
Conference: Cleanspace Industry Days 2023Utilization of a risk index to incentivize satellite operators to follow best practices for post mission disposal: the mission index module of the Space Sustainability Rating
Adrien Saada
Conference: Cleanspace Industry Days 2023Consensus-based single-score life cycle assessment for space missions
M. Verkammen
Master thesis: Delft University of TechnologyUnsustainabilities: A study on SUVs and Space Tourism and a research agenda for transition studies
J. Markard, P. Wells, X-S. Yap, H. van Lente
Journal article: Energy Research & Social Science, Volume 106, December 2023.Sustainable Space Hub at EPFL: a review of ongoing research projects
S. Hellmich, M. Udriot, E. David
Conference: Aerospace Europe Conference – 10TH EUCASS – 9TH CEAS - 2023Rapid Life Cycle Assessment Software for Future Space Transportation Vehicles’ Design
M. Udriot, K. Treyer, E. David, O. Buehler, L. Etesi, V. Girardin
Conference: Aerospace Europe Conference – 10TH EUCASS – 9TH CEAS - 2023A Consensus-Based Single-Score for Life Cycle Assessment of - Space Missions: Preliminary Results
M. Verkammen
Conference: Aerospace Europe Conference – 10TH EUCASS – 9TH CEAS - 2023Promoting responsible space practices: A primer on the Space Sustainability Rating
A. Saada
Conference: Aerospace Europe Conference – 10TH EUCASS – 9TH CEAS - 2023Harvesting large astronomical Data Archives for Space Debris Observations
S. Hellmich, E. Rachith, B. Y. I.-G. Chang, and J.-P. Kneib
Proceedings of the 2nd NEO and Debris Detection Conference, ESOC, DarmstadtTowards a pattern language for complex-mode mission concept generation
A-M. Rüede, M-A. Chavy-Macdonald, J-P. Kneib, and J. Huang.
Journal article: Acta Astronautica, Vol. 203, February 2023.
2022
Measures for an improved understanding of the environmental impacts of space transportation systems
Fischer, Jan-Steffen (contribution by Mathieu Udriot)
Results of the 1st Workshop on Life Cycle Assessment of Space Transportation SystemsGreen Space Logistics Project – A Software Tool for Rapid Assessment and Comparison of Space Transportation Vehicles' Environmental Impacts for Design Trade-Offs
Mathieu Udriot, Karin Treyer
Conference: Cleanspace Industry Days 2022Green Space Logistics Project – A Software Tool for Rapid Assessment and Comparison of Space Transportation Vehicles' Environmental Impacts for Design Trade-Offs
Mathieu Udriot, Karin Treyer
Conference: Cleanspace Industry Days 2022A Lunar Reconnaissance Drone Mission Concept for Mapping and Characterizing Polar Regions
V. Pozsgay, D. Rodríguez-Martínez, J-P. Kneib
Conference: Lunar Polar Volatiles ConferenceDevelopment of a launch vehicle sustainability rating
M.Udriot, E. David, J.-P. Kneib, A. Saada
Conference: 73rd International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Paris, FranceThe Space Sustainability Rating: An operational process incentivizing operators to implement sustainable design and operation practices
A. Saada, E. David, F. Micco, J.-P. Kneib, M. Udriot, et al.
73rd International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Paris, FranceResearch initiative sustainable space logistics: an overview on the work performed at EPFL from 2019 to 2021 in space logistics modelling and optimisation
M. Udriot, A.-M. Rüede, E. David, J.-P. Kneib
9ᵀᴴ EUROPEAN CONFERENCE FOR AERONAUTICS AND SPACE SCIENCES (EUCASS)Mechanical design of the optical unit and structural subsystem for a lunar camera
J. Moreau
Semester projectFeasibility analysis and preliminary design of a Lunar Reconnaissance Drone
V. Pozsgay
Master thesisFeasibility Study and Preliminary Design of a Lunar Reconnaissance Drone
T. Pfeiffer, E. Uythoven, D. Rodríguez-Martínez, J-P. Kneib, and H. Koizumi
Poster: LSIC Spring MeetingSpace Localisation
A.Zimmermann
Semester projectLunar Payload Design : Definition of a lunar camera payload system architecture
C. Vincent
Semester projectPreliminary Design of a Lunar Reconnaissance Drone
T. Pfeiffer & E. Uythoven
Semester projectPreliminary design of a radio antenna payload for a lunar far-side polar mission
V. Dor
Semester projectImplementation of a Space Sustainability Rating - Technical Officer
M. Udriot
Master thesis
2021
Polar rover mission: Preliminary concept study
H. Sprumont
Semester projectAssessment of the Compliance of Large Constellation Operators with Space Debris Mitigation Guidelines
A. Merkli
Master thesisA Pattern Language for Sustainable Space Mission Design
A-M. Rüede
Conference: Space for Sustainability Award