REACT/GSL – LCA for Space Transportation

Challenge

ESA wants to understand the environmental impact of rockets – from raw materials through production to disposal. This requires a tool that can compare different rocket configurations (Space Transport Vehicles) according to environmental criteria and perform life cycle assessments.

Solution

In consortium with EPFL Space Center (eSpace) and Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI):

• Software Requirements Specification and UI mockups with Figma
• React frontend for configuration and visualization
• Flask backend with GraphQL and REST APIs
• Connection to life cycle assessment databases for LCA calculations
• SANKEY diagrams and interactive reports
• Deployment in Kubernetes with OAuth2/OIDC authentication (Keycloak)

Our Contribution

• Requirements engineering and Software Requirements Specification
• UI wireframing and prototyping with Figma
• Preparation of LCA data (Life Cycle Assessment)
• Implementation of web application (React frontend, Flask backend)
• Adaptation and integration of existing web APIs
• Deployment and operations in Ateleris Azure Cloud (Kubernetes)

Technologies

Results

Assessment and Comparison Tool (ACT) enables comparison of rocket configurations according to environmental criteria. The tool supports ESA in developing more sustainable space transportation systems.

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