InSPoC-4 focuses on advanced in-space logistics, paving the way for scalable and sustainable future applications from Earth’s multimodal logistics ecosystems.

ESA’s programme for future space transportation, FLPP, is hosting a virtual Pitch Day to hear from technology providers and space transportation system integrators who submitted ideas on topics including space cargo unitisation, cargo transfer, in-orbit maintenance, and parking orbit management.

What to expect

During the event, you will:

• Hear pitches from technology providers and space transportation system integrators
• Explore how the proposals connect across in-space transportation value chains, revealing complementary capabilities and potential consortia
• Understand the scope and focus areas ahead of the InSPoC-4 ITT, which will launch shortly after the Pitch Day
• Express your interest in connecting with other partners in the European SpaceTech community in focused B2B sessions to be held following the event

This is a chance to shape the systems and technologies that will enable efficient cargo transport in orbit and support Europe’s space logistics market.

About

In-Space Proof-of-Concepts, or InSPoC, is an initiative within ESA’s future space transportation ecosystem programme (FLPP). Through a series of open competitions, InSPoC is de-risking space transportation capabilities and foster interoperable interfaces with incremental in-orbit demonstrations.

ESA is enabling the future: an ecosystem with a scalable, modular in-space transportation fleet based on optimised reusable launchers. In such an ecosystem, reusable space-tugs will dock to their payloads in parking orbits, deliver them to their orbital destination, and refill with orbital propellant depots, allowing them to pursue their missions and/or providing transportation support for in-orbit servicing.