Launchers
System Engineering For The Next Generation of Reusable Launchers
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Key Capabilities in Reusable Launch Systems
With over a decade of spaceflight engineering experience, Almatech applies its expertise to the reusable launcher sector, delivering critical components built to endure the extreme demands of repeated launches and recoveries. Our engineering legacy ensures unmatched reliability for these mission-critical systems
- Advanced Structural Analysis for reusable thermal and mechanical loading cycles
- Optimized Lightweight Designs that maintain integrity through multiple missions
- Precision Manufacturing for mission-critical landing and recovery systems
- Rigorous Testing Protocols exceeding industry standards for reusable components
- End-to-End Engineering from initial concept to flight-ready hardware
Themis Landing Legs
Almatech is advancing the future of space launch vehicles with its state-of-the-art landing leg systems. Selected by ArianeGroup, Almatech is responsible for the development, manufacturing, and testing of deployable landing legs for the THEMIS T1H (Themis 1 engine Hop tests) reusable launcher under the European Space Agency's Future Launcher Preparatory Program
Aerodynamic Control Surface System
As part of the Horizon 2020 project RETALT (RETro Propulsion Assisted Landing Technologies), Almatech contributed to the development of low-cost, lightweight, and reliable structures and mechanisms for reusable launcher control. Following a detailed trade-off study, the grid fin concept was further investigated as an effective solution for aerodynamic surface control during descent and landing. Almatech developped a prototype mechanism for the Grid Fins
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Almatech develops landing legs systems for several European launcher company, in particular the biggest one. Thrust Vectoring System and Grid Fins actuactors are also part of Almatech expertise.
For the last 4 years, Almatech partnering with Swiss and European leaders for the development of a gripper allowing to mechanically couple 2 satellites for orbit transfer and servicing.
For the last 15 years, Almatech has developed ultra stable structures like optical benches but also highly reflective diamond polished baffles and calibration mechanisms for several Science Mission, the flagship being the complete Optical Train Assembly (OTA) of the unique telescope satellite under Swiss primeship called CHEOPS.
Almatech assumes full responsibility for all phases of the project lifecycle, commencing with the Request for Quotation (RFQ) and Intent to Tender, continuing through to Final Delivery, and extending to post-delivery on-site support and warranty obligations, applicable to each of its bespoke and serial developments.
ZESST, which stands for Zero Emission Speed ShuTtle, is an electric hydrofoiler powered by a hybrid system combining hydrogen fuel cells and batteries. Designed for zero-emission transport of passengers and cargo via waterways, this innovative vessel leverages Almatech’s extensive space expertise and benefits from advanced space technology transfers.
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