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The Sky is not the limit –
Structural Batteries for Space Applications
The Challenge of Power in Space -
Launch costs are high
Satellites are mass and volume constrained
Energy storage is traditionally a parasitic mass
Redundancy and safety systems increase complexity and cost
Space is the most challenging environment to operate
Increasing power demands in satellites
Why Structural Batteries Change the Equation
Why Structural Batteries Matter in Orbit and at Launch
Energy becomes load-bearing structure
Improved system level mass efficiency
Increased Payload Volume
Reduced part count at interfaces
Uses existing pre-approved materials
Increased Power and Energy
In space systems, every component must justify its mass. Structural batteries do more than one job.
The European Space Agency (ESA) Project
Awarded funding to investigate feasibility of structural batteries for satellites
Focus on safety, manufacturability and integration
Early stage Blocks designed to de-risk future flight applications
If structural batteries can meet the demands of space, they can meet the demands of any mission critical platform.
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