Propulsion, AeroThermodynamics and Flight Vehicles Engineering Division

Support to projects and definition/execution of technology programmes in the areas of chemical propulsion (systems utilising liquid, solid, hybrid and gaseous propellants for spacecraft and launch vehicles), electric propulsion (electrostatic, electromagnetic, and electrothermal systems), advanced new propulsion systems (e.g. air-breathing engines for advanced launch vehicles and applications of nuclear propulsion to space missions), external and internal aerothermodynamics of relevance to propulsion systems, ascent, cruise and re-entry of space vehicles through the Earth's or planetary atmospheres

Architecture and technology assessment of new space transportation vehicles for Earth orbit, exploration and orbital systems application

Development of components for propulsion systems (valves, regulators, tanks, GSE, etc.)

Development of propulsion and aerothermodynamics simulation tools and support to the evolution of the related European test facilities