Space Applications
Your partner in creating history
The space industry is currently undergoing a renaissance; a profound transformation into a more competitive environment as it enters the commercial era. Private companies can understand the wonderful challenges and rewards that space provides, so they are among the primary contributors to this dynamic. The recent focus areas are the production of telecommunications data (internet, GPS, etc.), terrestrial imaging (digital agriculture, smart cities, smart energy, etc.), climate observation, and the prevention of natural risks.
Ready to tackle challenges alongside you
Sustainable Exploration
We are adapting terrestrial technologies (i.e. energy transition technologies) to the lunar ambition — focusing on gas purification, fuel cells, liquefaction, among many others.
Reliability
Our cold technologies can meet a wide range of purposes, from observing thermal radiation in the universe to preserving biological samples taken on the International Space Station (ISS).
Strong Track Record
Our dedicated teams have over 60 years of technological developments on Ariane, Melfi, Planck, Herschel, Curiosity, and ExoMars programmes and bring the expertise to engage in major new international challenges.
Complete Solutions
We support rocket launch projects through studies and analysis to optimise launch efficiency. Our methodologies combine advice, solution design and cost control to contribute to Customer trade-offs.
Ion Propulsion
When using xenon as a fuel for ion thrusters, significant fuel efficiency cuts a satellite's weight in half. Air Liquide’s teams have developed a global solution for the launch and testing of electric propulsion satellites, including flow control system, Xenon supply and filling service. We can also provide gas management devices, supply and services related to other gases such as Krypton, Helium, etc.
When using Xenon, electronic equipment onboard will be safe from any reactive byproducts.
Rocket Propulsion
Air Liquide has more than 40 years of experience in space launch pads infrastructures, with onsite services and operation at Kourou in French Guiana (for Europe) and gas supply for Tanegashima (Japan) and Cap Canaveral (US).
From ground operations, flight phases up to long term in orbit storage, Air Liquide’s solutions help you optimise your liquid propellant in order to increase your launcher performance. Our expertise ranges from design to series production. Cryogenic propellant tanks for Liquid Hydrogen, Oxygen and Methane tanks require proper design and integration of thermal insulation, propellant management devices, instrumentation etc.
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More than 600 cryogenic propellant flight tanks delivered including insulation, internal PMDs, lines and instrumentation
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Compatible with all cryogenic propellants (LH2, LOX, LCH4) and all the flight phases
Pressurisation
Helium is used as a pressurant for rocket engines to push the propellant towards the engine's combustion chamber during launch, making it vital to space applications. To reduce the size of storage tanks while increasing the mass of Helium available, Air Liquide has developed supercritical and superfluid Helium cryostats.
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Proven experience
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Quality standards
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Bespoke services
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Adaptability
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On-site test zone
Space Cryogenics
We provide customised solutions to produce, manage and distribute cold.
- observing thermal radiation of the universe
- cooling infrared sensors on earth
- observation satellites
- preservation of biological samples taken on the International Space Station (ISS)
Inerting
Our recommended gas and equipment solutions for your odyssey
Air Liquide guides you to ensure the safety of your operations, and has an extensive global network of R&D centres.
Why choose us
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Industry Leader
We are a global leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. -
Expertise
We have a global network of experts available to support you in developing solutions to meet your specifications and challenges. -
Extensive Infrastructure Network
We own and operate a number of production and filling facilities and more than 200km of pipeline networks that supply oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen. -
Reliability
Our solutions are reliable, reproducible and in compliance with stringent and ever-evolving regulations. -
Focus on Quality
We strive for absolute quality control of processes and products, and our products meet and exceed industry standards. -
One-Stop Solution Provider
We provide a full range of products in various purities and supply modes and a spectrum of services to meet your specific needs. -
Sustainability
With a strong commitment to climate change and energy transition, our solutions are developed to achieve the highest performance in your applications while reducing your environmental impact.
Contact Us
Let our team answer your specific enquiry