The Technology Development Element TDE is a mandatory ESA programme supporting blue-sky thinking in-line with the ESA’s objectives covering all space domains: Earth Observation, Exploration, Space Transportation, Telecommunications, Navigation, Space Safety and Generic Technologies.
The TDE is the only ESA technology programme supporting all of ESA’s fields of activity across the entire spectrum of technical disciplines, providing the technological nucleus for most future developments.
The TDE workplan 2025 is available in ESA Star where registration and login is needed.
Image: Bepi Colombo Laser Altimeter – BELA, qualification model (source: Airbus DS Optronics GmbH). Airbus DS Optronics GmbH