We have officially launched Phase B1 of the RAVEN (Rendezvous and Proximity Vehicle for Enabling Multi-Mission) project, as evidenced by a signed contract. Within the project, Łukasiewicz – ILOT is responsible for the development and delivery of the propulsion module, based on a green propellant solution: 98% hydrogen peroxide. The propulsion system will support autonomous maneuvers for inspection, docking, and prospective on-orbit refueling. The first in-space demonstration mission, RAVEN DEMO I, is planned for 2029. The project is coordinated by PIAP Space, which is developing the Polish ISTV RAVEN platform for orbital transport, logistics, and satellite servicing.
Project coordinator: Adrian Parzybut
E-mail: adrian.parzybut@ilot.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
Date: 1.01.2026 – 31.01.2027
Funding institution: ESA – European Space Agency
Consortium: PIAP Space sp. z o.o., Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Aviation, Creotech Instruments, S.A., GMV Poland, The Military University of Technology in Warsaw, AROBS, CBK PAN, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Poznan University of Technology, Zaitra, Space Scavengers
