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Advancing Aerospace Expanding Beyond Earth

Independent research, technological innovation and international collaboration shaping the future of aerospace and interplanetary exploration.

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About Acceleron

Beyond Conventional Aerospace

We believe the future of aerospace lies not only in advancing technologies within Low Earth Orbit, but also in expanding humanity’s capabilities towards the Moon, Mars and beyond. Through scientific research, technology innovation, international collaboration and the development of emerging researchers, we work towards advancing the next generation of aerospace exploration.

Acceleron conducts research, develops technologies, builds intellectual property and collaborates internationally, and then develops the researchers who will carry that work forward.

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What we do

Our Core Divisions

Six strategic divisions driving scientific discovery, technological innovation, global research collaboration, and the advancement of planetary and interplanetary exploration.

Principal capability

Core Research & Technology Innovation

Pioneering advanced aerospace technologies, planetary exploration systems, and next-generation solutions for sustainable deep-space missions.

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Principal capability

Research & Development Collaboration

Building strategic research partnerships with universities, institutions, industries, and independent researchers to advance aerospace innovation.

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Principal capability

Young Researcher Assistance & Support

Empowering emerging researchers through scientific mentorship, manuscript development guidance, publication support, and research advancement.

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International Initiative

International Interplanetary Research Initiative (IIRI)

Connecting international researchers and institutions to advance collaborative scientific investigations in planetary and interplanetary exploration.

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TALENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Acceleron Research Internships & Fellowships

Providing structured research internship and fellowship opportunities through paid, unpaid, and certificate-based programmes for eligible candidates, fostering practical experience, scientific development, and professional growth in aerospace and space sciences.

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SCIENCE COMMUNICATION

Knowledge Sharing & Outreach

Sharing scientific discoveries, research insights, technical knowledge, and lessons learned through educational content, publications, webinars, and community engagement to make aerospace and space science knowledge accessible to everyone.

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Research & Innovation

Real work. Documented outputs.

Research projects, technical developments, prototypes, patents and research proposals, presented with accurate attribution.

Mars–Ceres exploration · Research

Human Interplanetary Mission Architecture

Crewed round-trip mission concepts for Mars and Ceres, including transport, trajectories and communications.

Mars exploration · Research

Solar Montgolfier Mars Sample Return Architecture

A solar-heated balloon concept for Mars descent and ascent, with rocket-assisted sample transfer to orbit.

Advanced propulsion · Research

Nuclear-Powered Steam Propulsion for Interplanetary Transportation

A theoretical spacecraft propulsion system using nuclear heat to turn water into steam.

Spacecraft reliability · Research

Statistical Reliability and Spacecraft Lifetime Modelling

Statistical analysis of 131 interplanetary spacecraft to model lifespan and operational reliability.

Planetary protection · Research

Multi-Stage Interplanetary Sample Return Architecture

A sample-return concept using lunar or ISS screening and containment before Earth transfer.

Human Mars exploration · Research

Mars Underground Habitation System

Underground habitats designed to protect crews and support long-term human presence on Mars.

Patents, prototypes and research proposals are listed as they are verified. See the full portfolio on the Research & Innovation page.

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Flagship international initiative

International Interplanetary Research Initiative

“To connect students, researchers, engineers and institutions across countries to collaboratively develop technologies, concepts and research for humanity’s future beyond Earth.”IIRI mission

Students, researchers, universities and aerospace professionals are invited to take part.

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Initial research themes

Human Mars explorationLunar surface infrastructureInterplanetary transportationSpace habitats and life-support systemsPlanetary protectionSpace resource utilizationAutonomous robotic exploration

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Internships & Fellowships

Paid, unpaid and certificate-based research internships, and merit-based research fellowships: structured ways to take part in Acceleron’s research. Each programme has its own application pathway.

Programme	Description	Pathway
Paid Research Internship	Selected candidates receive a stipend for their assigned research responsibilities.	Apply
Unpaid Research Internship	Research-based learning and practical experience without a stipend.	Apply
Certificate-Based Internship	Structured, project-oriented internship with completion certification subject to satisfactory performance.	Apply
Research Fellowship	Merit-based opportunities for promising researchers to undertake guided scientific projects.	Apply

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Research output

Acceleron’s Publications

Papers, technical reports, proposals and patents produced by Acceleron’s researchers.

Peer-Reviewed Papers

Core Datasets

Research Reports

Technical Proposals

Human Crewed Interplanetary Transport Architecture for Roundtrip Exploration of Mars and Ceres: Trajectory Paths and Communication Systems by Accelerons

Presents a crewed round-trip Mars–Ceres mission architecture, focusing on trajectory paths, transit planning and communication-system requirements.

Conceptual Design of Steam Propelled and Nuclear Powered Interplanetary Transit Vehicle by Accelerons

Explores a conceptual interplanetary vehicle that uses nuclear heat to generate steam for propulsion, including its design and potential use of off-Earth water resources.

Conceptual Design of Mars Underground Habitation System for Human Settlement on Mars by Accelerons

Describes an underground Mars habitat concept designed to protect residents from surface hazards and support sustained human settlement.

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Build the next mission together

We invite universities, research institutions, industry partners, researchers and innovators to work with us.

Joint student research projects

Research mentorship

Technical studies and feasibility assessments

Prototype development

Joint publications and conferences

Knowledge exchange

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Let’s build what comes next

Universities, institutions, companies, researchers and innovators: tell us the research theme and we will take it from there.

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