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Air Liquide
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#industrialGases #Technologies #Cryogenics<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Air Liquide: Over 60 Years of Pioneering the Final Frontier<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air Liquide is a world leader in industrial gases and cryogenic technologies, serving the global space industry for more than six decades. As a strategic partner to major space agencies and private industrial players, the Group supports the full spectrum of mission requirements – from initial launch preparation to complex in-orbit operations and deep-space exploration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Integrated Solutions Across the Space Value Chain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air Liquide provides  end-to-end solutions that cover every stage of the mission lifecycle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Launchers<\/strong>:<\/strong> Air Liquide operates across the entire launchers value chain. This includes the design and recurring production of onboard and ground cryogenic and gas management equipment,  the management, production, and transportation of all propellants and rocket propulsion fluids and comprehensive operational support and services for launch pad infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Satellites<\/strong>:<\/strong> We provide mission-critical solutions in orbit and on the ground. Leveraging our expertise in extreme cryogenics,  we deliver customized \u201ccold power\u201d systems to meet the sensitive thermal requirements of Earth Observation satellite detectors. On the ground, we provide Xenon and Krypton filling carts, essential for  modern electric propulsion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Space exploration<\/strong>: <\/strong>Air Liquide contributes to the future of space exploration with its Regenerative Fuel Cell System (RFCS).This closed loop technology combines a proprietary space fuel cell with an electrolyzer and storage for water, oxygen and hydrogen. By utilizing solar energy to convert water into hydrogen and oxygen by day, and producing electricity and water by night, the technology enables a sustainable, long-term human presence in space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Global Gas Supply<\/strong>: <\/strong>Our teams produce high-purity Krypton and Xenon to meet the most stringent industry requirements, utilizing Air Liquide\u2019s proprietary separation and purification technologies. Through our global network – including Airgas in the United States <\/strong>– the Group ensures a safe and reliable supply of oxygen and hydrogen for launchers, spacecraft, and payloads at every stage of the mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Legacy of Strategic Partnerships<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Group\u2019s technologies are \u00ab\u00a0mission-critical\u00a0\u00bb components of the world\u2019s most iconic space programs. From the Ariane launcher family to international human spaceflight missions and Earth observation constellations, Air Liquide ensures that the \u00ab\u00a0fueling heart\u00a0\u00bb of the industry continues to beat reliably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a global industrial footprint and a commitment to engineering excellence, Air Liquide is more than a supplier; we are a trusted, long-term partner enabling the next generation of space discovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover more at:<\/strong> advancedtech.airliquide.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Launchers & Global Gas Supply<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air Liquide is a key partner for the world\u2019s most advanced launch vehicles, including Ariane 6 and New Glenn. We provide end-to-end solutions: from producing and delivering liquid hydrogen (LH2) and oxygen (LOX) via our global supply network (including Airgas in the US), to managing complex launchpad infrastructure. With over 800 tanks produced, we design high-performance onboard equipment ensuring the reliability of the industry\u2019s \u00ab\u00a0fueling heart.\u00a0\u00bb <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf  Onboard: <\/strong>Cryogenic tanks, lines, and propellant management devices.
\u25cf Ground: <\/strong>LH2\/LOX\/LCH4 storage & distribution, LN2 inerting, and helium pressurization.
\u25cf Infrastructure: <\/strong>Design and operation of fluidic supply systems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Satellites & Rare Gas Expertise<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the orbital economy expands, we provide mission-critical gas management and cryocooling. Air Liquide leads the rare gas supply chain, utilizing proprietary purification to deliver high-purity Xenon and Krypton for electric propulsion. Our onboard cryocoolers (Pulse Tube and Turbo-Brayton) are essential for Earth observation and astrophysics, cooling sensors to 0.1 Kelvin and preserving biological samples on the ISS. We ensure delicate instruments function perfectly in harsh environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Propulsion: <\/strong>High-purity Xenon\/Krypton supply and mobile filling carts.
\u25cf Thermal: <\/strong>Pulse Tube cryocoolers for infrared sensors.
\u25cf Storage: <\/strong>Turbo-Brayton cryo-freezers for sample preservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Space Exploration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air Liquide is shaping a sustainable human presence on the Moon to Mars. We develop vital building blocks for energy and life support, notably our Regenerative Fuel Cell Systems (RFCS) which convert solar energy into electricity and water in a closed loop. By mastering in-space cryogenics, Zero Boil-Off storage, and in-orbit refueling, we enable flagship missions and pave the way for long-term discovery and habitation beyond Earth\u2019s orbit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Energy:<\/strong> Regenerative Fuel Cell Systems (RFCS) for lunar night survival and energy storage.
\u25cf In-Orbit: <\/strong>Cryogenic storage & refueling (Zero Boil-Off systems).
\u25cf Life Support: <\/strong>Advanced gas storage and distribution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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