Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Aviation is acquiring more and more research grants in the field of space technologies. This is the second area of interest of Warsaw engineers after aviation, who implement advanced projects for one of the most promising sectors of the world economy.

The Institute of Aviation implements ten projects financed by the European Space Agency (ESA), and is a leader of seven projects. Also, the Institute is implementing and realizing Polish projects. The ESA projects currently being implemented at the Institute are parts of four programs: Polish Industry Incentive Scheme (PLIIS), Future Launchers Preparatory Program (FLPP), General Support Technology Program (GSTP) and ESA Express Procurement Plus (EXPRO +).

This year, two new rocket engine projects will be started at the Institute of Aviation as part of the Polish Industry Support Program (ESA PLIIS): 1N Monopropellant & 10N Bipropellant Dual Seat Thruster Valve Development (DSVD) and Dual Flow Bipropellant Latching Valve Development (DLVD). The Polish company Astronika (DSVD and DLVD) and Airbus D&S (DLVD) will participate in the works.