Through collaboration among leading European research institutes and industries, STEP is set to enhance Earth observation capabilities and reinforce Europe's autonomy in critical space technologies.

  • Objective 4: To enhance eSWIR prototype FPA architecture and functions to improve deployment for space business
  • Objective 5: To develop dedicated hardware and related software required to characterize and evaluate the T2SL eSWIR FPAs developed in the project.
  • Objective 6: To characterize the main Electro-Optical performance of eSWIR VGA FPAs and eSWIR space prototype FPAs.
  • Objective 7: To evaluate the capability of these FPAs to withstand critical space program environments.
  • Objective 8: To set foundations for commercial exploitation (cf. Figure 26 and Figure 27) and opportunities with the identified stakeholders and to define the roadmap for space mission insertion

partners / contact

AIRBUS

[ AIRBUS ]

France

Serena Rizzolo

Serena Rizzolo

IRNOVA

[ IRNOVA ]

Sweden

Höglund Linda

Höglund Linda

FRAUNHOFER GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG EV

[ Fraunhofer ]

Germany

Volker Daumer

Volker Daumer

INSTITUT SUPERIEUR DE L'AERONAUTIQUE ET DE L'ESPACE

[ ISAE-Supaero ]

France

Philippe Martin-Gonthier

Philippe Martin-Gonthier

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Start 01/12/2023
65% 09/02/2026
End 31/05/2027
Budget allocation . M€ Budget allocation
Effort 124 p*m Effort
Effort 3 persons Full time equivalent

news

STEP Looks Ahead to 2026

2026-01-05

The STEP Project wishes everyone a happy and successful New Year.

As 2026 begins, the project looks forward to continuing its...

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STEP 2025: Events and Visibility Recap

2025-12-15

In 2025, the STEP Project strengthened its visibility across both scientific and industrial communities, combining...

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Preparing the Future of Space Missions

2025-11-18

Future space missions will face increasingly complex challenges, from climate monitoring to deep-space exploration. Advanced...

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STEP and Horizon Europe: Advancing European S...

2025-10-21

The STEP Project proudly aligns with the ambition of European Commission to strengthen Europe’s leadership in space. By...

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From Foundations to Validation

2025-09-18

After its initial development phase, STEP has transitioned into validation and evaluation activities. This shift marks an...

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STEP Roadmap: What’s Next?

2025-08-18

At Month 21, the STEP Project is moving forward with a clear and ambitious roadmap for the coming months. After the summer...

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STEP Launches Its First Official Video

2025-07-07

The STEP Project has released its first official video, marking the launch of a dedicated video series presenting the project...

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STEP Reaches 18 Months Milestone

2025-06-26

The STEP Project has reached an important milestone with 18 months of progress and the completion of its first reporting...

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Building a European Space Supply Chain

2025-05-12

A strong and resilient supply chain is essential for sustainable innovation in space technologies. Developing key components...

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From Design to Validation in Space Projects

2025-04-14

Developing space technologies is a multi-step process. It begins with design, followed by fabrication, testing, validation,...

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Testing Infrared Technologies for Space

2025-03-11

Before infrared technologies can be used in space, they must be rigorously tested. Space environments expose equipment to...

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STEP Project Reaches Key Technical Milestones...

2025-02-12

The STEP Project has reached important technical milestones, bringing Europe one step closer to fully autonomous infrared...

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STEP Enters a New Year of Development

2025-01-08

As the new year begins, the STEP project continues its journey toward strengthening Europe’s capabilities in space infrared...

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2nd General Assembly Held at Airbus in Toulou...

2024-12-09

 

This month, the STEP project reached a cool milestone as consortium members convened at Airbus Defence and Space in Toulouse...

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IRnova Advances eSWIR Technology in STEP Project

2024-12-05

As part of the STEP EU Project, IRnova AB has reached a significant milestone by successfully developing and characterizing...

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Understanding ROIC: The Brain of Infrared Sensors

2024-11-11

At the heart of every infrared detector lies a critical component: the Read-Out Integrated Circuit (ROIC). Often described as...

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Research and Industry Working Together

2024-10-18

Innovation in space technology requires close collaboration between scientific research and industry. Research institutions...

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Public Deliverables Now Available for Download

2024-09-23

We are excited to announce that three key public deliverables from the STEP - EU Project are now accessible for download on...

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First STEP Project Poster Now Available

2024-08-07

We are excited to share the first official poster of the STEP - EU Project, now available on our website. This poster...

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Infrared Sensors: Seeing Beyond the Visible

2024-07-12

Infrared sensors play a crucial role in helping us understand our planet and the universe. Unlike traditional cameras, they...

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Successful First STEP Project Assembly 🌍

2024-06-20

We are excited to announce the successful completion of the first Project General Assembly of the STEP Project, held at IRnova...

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Focus on the partners ! 🔎

2024-05-03

We're proud to partner with leading #European organizations on the STEP - EU Project, funded under #HorizonEurope. 🤝

Our goal?...

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Why Europe Needs Its Own Infrared Technologies

2024-04-15

Modern space missions rely on highly specialized technologies, including advanced infrared detectors. These components are...

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STEP Project Objectives

2024-03-05

Do you know our mission yet? 💡To revolutionize the European space industry by establishing a fully independent supply chain...

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What Is an eSWIR Detector?

2024-02-15

Infrared detectors allow us to see beyond the limits of the human eye. Among them, eSWIR detectors (extended Short-Wave...

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STEP- Kick-off Meeting

2024-01-22

The STEP - EU Project Kick-off meeting was convened on the 22nd of January at the Airbus facility in Toulouse, bringing...

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Introducing STEP: Pioneering the Future of Sp...

2024-01-19

The landscape of space technology is on the cusp of a significant transformation, and the STEP project stands at the forefront...

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events

2024-11-25

Project General Assembly #2

Toulouse, France

2024-06-19

Project General Assembly #1

Kista, Sweden

2024-01-21

STEP Kick-off meeting - 2024

Toulouse (FR)

documents

D1.1 Project management handbook with templates & guide

D1.3 Data Management Plan

D1.4 GDPR compliance report

STEP Public Poster

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