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E.T.PACK-F

Deorbit Device based on Electrodynamic Tether Technology

Project name:  E.T.PACK-F

Company name: PERSEI Space

Total Budget: € 2 500 000

EU Project Contribution: € 2 500 000

Location: Spain

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About PERSEI Space (E.T.PACK-F participant)

PERSEI Space develops advanced solutions for space debris mitigation and propellant-free propulsion based on Electrodynamic Tether (ET) technology. The company participates in the EIC Transition project E.T.PACK-F (2.5 M€, 2022–2025), whose main objective is to deliver a Ready-to-Fly (TRL 8) deorbit device utilizing ET technology. PERSEI Space will demonstrate this technology in orbit in 2026–2027 under a launch opportunity granted by the EC/ESA Flight Ticket Initiative.

E.T.PACK-F on Cordis
  • Vision & Impact

    PERSEI Space develops electrodynamic tether technology, the only propulsion system requiring no propellant  and capable of converting orbital energy into electricity, enabling disruptive, cost-effective solutions for space debris removal and in-orbit servicing.

  • Collaboration

    PERSEI Space’s collaboration with the EIC has been outstanding. Through the EIC-funded E.T.PACK, E.T.PACK-F, and E.T.COMPACT projects, its tether technology reached TRL 8 in Europe. EIC support also strengthened its business plan, market analysis, IPR, and HR strategy.

  • What's next ?

    Our next steps include the in-orbit demonstration of the deorbit device developed under the E.T.PACK-F project (2026–2027), followed by the preparation of commercial products based on this proven electrodynamic tether technology and direct interaction with customers.

Thanks to the support provided by the EIC, Europe has an autonomous and flight-ready deorbit device based on electrodynamic tethers, with PERSEI Space prepared to lead its commercialisation.

Jesus Manuel Muñoz Tejeda, CEO and Co-Founder of PERSEI Space

PERSEI Space's Timeline

  1. 2019

    E.T.PACK Project: FET-OPEN

    Goal: Deorbit Device Prototype with TRL 4

  2. 2021

    Market Analysis & Business Model

    EIC Launchpad(BMOM project)

  3. 2022

    E.T.PACK-F Project: (EIC Transition)

    Goal: Deorbit Device Prototype with TRL 8

  4. 2023

    PERSEI Space is founded by E.T.PACK-F team members

  5. 2024

    PERSEI Space is incubated through the ESA-BIC programme

    First revenue with BESTsMA simulator

  6. 2024

    E.T.COMPACT Project

    Goal: Green Mobility Module with TRL 4

  7. 2026/2027

    In-Orbit Demonstration of Deorbit Device Prototype through ESA-EC Flight Ticket Initiative

  8. 2026/2028

    PEARSON Project (EIC Accelerator)

    Goal: increase TRL from 6 to 8 of Deorbit Device Product PEARSON, secure first sales and make an IOD