Wall#E: Fibre-Reinforced Spacecraft Walls for Storing Energy

The idea behind Wall#E involves integrating energy storage functions into the support structures of spacecraft, which will significantly reduce the mass and volume of satellites without sacrificing performance. To this end, Wall#E utilises fibre-reinforced structures (which enjoy more and more popularity in aerospace engineering) infiltrated with innovative solid-state battery materials. While this project‘s initial focus is on satellites, the underlying concept can easily be adapted to launch systems, space stations, and ground-based e-mobility applications.

Benefits:

• Reduced satellite mass
• Simpler, more compact constructions
• Lower costs of development/Launch

For more info about project, visit official website http://www.space-systems.eu/

Source: Innospace-Masters