The purpose of the POLON – Polish Propulsion Module project is to develop a chemical propulsion module for a small satellite and its integration with the Hypersat platform developed by Creotech. The Space Technology Department (STD) will be responsible for the implementation of the project on the side of Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation. The project will last 3 years and will end with preparation for implementation and potential commercialization. It will also be the first chemical propulsion module for satellites, designed and built in Poland. POLON is based on propulsion technologies developed by STD, using a green propellant – highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide. It fits into the global trend of search for and successive implementation of technologies that are an alternative to classic, toxic rocket fuels. The project is financed by the National Centre for Research and Development under the Fast Track for Mazovia program.
Project coordinator: Michał Podkowik
Phone.: (+ 48) 22 846 00 11 ext. 476
E-mail: michal.podkowik@ilot.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
Duration: 01.04.2020 – 31.03.2024
Financing entity: National Centre for Research and Development
Programme name: Fast Track for Mazovia
Consortium: Creotech Instruments S. A (leader), Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Aviation
