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 (Delft, Netherlands) has been awarded a certificate by the European Space Agency (ESA) under the ESA Future Launchers Preparatory Programme (FLPP), in recognition of its proposal for the ESA STS FIRST! 2024-25 campaign. This accolade highlights Arceon’s work in new materials and processes — particularly in carbon ceramic composites — for next-generation propulsion technology (read “Carbeon C/C-SiC ceramic matrix composites without fiber coating”).

The ESA STS FIRST! campaign aims to support technological disruptors in Europe’s space transportation landscape, ensuring continued leadership in innovation and sustainability. Officially presented on April 2 at the ESA’s headquarters in Paris, France, the award marks a significant milestone for Arceon, as it is the company’s first project as a prime contractor under the ESA. Over the past year, the company has secured three ESA-funded projects, reflecting its rapid growth and rising influence within the European aerospace and space technology ecosystem.

Arceon is known for developing affordable, scalable, high-temperature ceramic matrix composites (CMC), such as the Carbeon family — a critical material class enabling light, efficient and thermally resilient propulsion systems. These composites are engineered to withstand extreme thermal and mechanical stresses, making them ideal for aerospace applications.

In this project, Arceon is partnering with green propulsion technology company (Solna, Sweden) to co-develop advanced attitude control thrusters for satellites and launch vehicles. Both companies possess strong space heritage, showcasing capabilities in delivering high-performance, flight-proven solutions for demanding space applications.

“We are honored to receive this recognition from ESA,” says Rahul Shirke, founder and CEO of Arceon B.V. “This award reaffirms our commitment to pioneering advanced material solutions that enhance propulsion efficiency and enable more sustainable space transportation.”