SPACE IT UP: Innovation and Collaboration for the Future of Space
SPACE IT UP is a strategic partnership that aims to boost Italian space technology for the exploration and exploitation of space, generating concrete benefits for the planet and humanity. The project is based on collaboration between 33 entities among universities, research centers and industry.
Main objectives
PROMOTE INNOVATION AND EXTEND FUNDAMENTAL KNOWLEDGE
From the earliest days, the exploration and exploitation of space required pushing knowledge beyond its limits. SPACE IT UP will develop breakthrough technology to support and promote future space activities. Moreover, SPACE IT UP contributions will impact several fundamental areas, such as numerical models, innovative satellite architectures and constellations, new mission profiles, advanced instrumentation, and AI-based applications.
FOSTERING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Humankind must preserve the planet and space for future generations. Implementing innovative space-based technologies would allow observing climate change and predicting extreme weather events. In addition, SPACE IT UP will propose innovative solutions to enhance the resilience of the space and earth infrastructures to severe space weather.
ENSURE LONG-TERM HUMAN PERMANENCE IN EXTRATERRESTRIAL SPACE
The long-term human permanence in space poses numerous technological challenges that require innovative solutions to be overcome. SPACE IT UP promotes the development of new ideas and the definition of enabling technologies to make humanity a multi-planetary species. The project will address not only technological issues but also those referred to the resource exploitation, in situ manufacturing, circular solutions for sustainable permanence, and neurophysiological aspects.
STRENGTHENING THE ‘ECOSYSTEM’ SPACE IN ITALY
Italy will cover the entire research and development value chain in the space field, thanks to effective coordination between Universities, Research Institutions, and a system of small, medium, and large industries. Furthermore, SPACE IT UP will promote collaborations between partners and new synergies to propose innovative and multidisciplinary solutions. As a result, SPACE IT UP will provide the country with a more robust and competitive space ecosystem.
