M-IND Electric Propulsion Interoperability Workshop

M-IND (Mid-size satellite INDustrialisation) aims to expand production capacity for mid-size LEO satellites, reducing costs and lead time for innovative LEO constellation missions.

M-IND focuses on:

• LEO constellations for secure communications, resilient navigation, and frequent Earth observation
• Mid-size satellites (100–500 kg, 200–2000 W) to be deployed at 300–1200 km altitude from 2028; electric propulsion may target satellites up to 750 or 1200 kg
• Adapting recurring platform sub-systems (e.g., avionics, propulsion) for mass production and interoperability
• Supporting a range of applications with a payload-agnostic, common-interface approach
• Integrating institutional (ESA, EC, National) and commercial methodologies