We reached out to some of our current ESA BIC UK incubatees to discuss the #WorldSpaceWeek space and sustainability theme. We asked them a couple of questions about their company and how they are tackling sustainability challenges both on earth and in space!

We spoke to the team at LIA Aerospace. Here is what they had to say:

How are you using space technology to tackle sustainability challenges (in space or on earth)?

Satellites around our planet are serving a critical role in our evolving understanding of climate change. And although thousands of satellites are already circling the earth, there is still a great need for more satellites in space.

That is why at LIA Aerospace we are offering a green and low-cost solution for the last-mile delivery of satellites. Our sustainable, non-toxic, and bi-propellant propulsion systems for satellites are designed for high delta V missions like LEO-MEO, GTO-GEO and even LEO-GEO. So, once deployed from the launch vehicle, our products allow satellites to propel themselves to their destination orbit, further from the Earth, and thus obtain better information, generate better communications and ensure their existence for longer. 

What measures (have you/do you intend to) put in place to be a sustainable company?
Sharing the vision of the UK government as written in the National Space Strategy and being fully aligned with the Net Zero plan for 2050, LIA’s purpose is to decarbonize the space economy. 
We were the first company in the world to launch a reusable rocket using biofuels. Now, we offer green propulsion systems that use propellants based on hydrogen peroxide and on kerosene or alcohol. These types of propellants are safer both for the people who manipulate our products, as well as for the environment in case of any incident.

Find out more about LIA Aerospace: https://lia-aerospace.com/