Tag: Propulsion Systems
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UARX Space Advances Orbital Logistics for Satellite Missions
UARX Space was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Nigrán, Galicia, Spain. UARX Space is an in-space logistics company focused on providing rideshare and dedicated launch services for small satellites, including CubeSats, PocketQubes, and small satellites, from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to the Moon and beyond. Their mission is to offer flexible and reliable…
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Dyndrite and Ursa Major Signs Multi-Year Deal for High-Performance Rocket Engines
Dyndrite, the company behind the GPU-accelerated computation engine powering next-generation digital manufacturing solutions, announced a multi-year licensing agreement with the aerospace and defense company Ursa Major. Under the agreement, Ursa Major has chosen Dyndrite LPBF Pro to drive its metal additive manufacturing initiatives, supporting material development, part qualification, and the production of high-performance rocket propulsion…
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Linde Expands Florida Facility to Support Rocket Launches with New Gas Supply Deals
Linde announced ambitious new investments to fuel the next frontier of space exploration. With two new long-term agreements to supply bulk industrial gases for rocket launches, Linde is strengthening its leadership in the rapidly expanding U.S. space industry. As part of these agreements, Linde will significantly expand its industrial gases facility in Mims, Florida. This…
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Sierra Space Awarded Contract by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Sierra Space, a leading commercial space company and defense tech prime that is building a platform in space to benefit and protect life on Earth, announced it has been awarded a contract by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to deliver key components for spacecraft docking on the International Space Station (ISS). This includes a Passive Common Berthing…
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Northrop Grumman Successfully Tests Propulsion System for Exoplanet Ascent
Northrop Grumman has achieved a significant milestone in space exploration technology with the successful testing of an advanced second-stage motor for ascent propulsion from another planet. This crucial test ensures that when the first rocket launches from another planet, such as Mars, it will have the capability to launch samples from the planet’s surface into…
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Dawn Aerospace Joins European HYDEF Programme with In-Space Propulsion Expertise
Dawn Aerospace is proud to announce its role in the HYDEF (Hypersonic Defence Interceptor) programme a strategic initiative funded by the European Union to develop Europe’s first counter-hypersonic interceptor system. Dawn Aerospace has been contracted by Diehl Defence to support the design and evaluation of advanced liquid propulsion systems for the interceptor’s kinetic vehicle. Dawn’s…
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EPC Space Revolutionizes Satellite Power Systems with Advanced GaN Solutions
EPC Space was established in June 2020 as a joint venture between Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) and VPT. It is officially based in Haverhill, Massachusetts, with operations also in El Segundo, California, and Andover, Massachusetts. EPC Space’s mission is to design and manufacture radiation-hardened GaN-on-silicon power semiconductors tailored for demanding space environments including satellites, space…
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Morpheus Space and D-Orbit Successfully Demo GO-2 Propulsion System
Morpheus Space, a leading provider of in-space mobility solutions, is proud to announce the successful completion of its in-orbit demonstration mission in collaboration with space logistics leader D-Orbit. The mission validated the primary objectives of accuracy and performance of Morpheus’ next-generation electric propulsion system, GO-2. “This mission represents a major achievement for the Morpheus team,” said Kevin Lausten, CEO…
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Busek Co. Inc.: Advancing Electric Propulsion with a Diverse Thruster Portfolio
Busek Co. Inc., Founded in 1985 by Vlad Hruby and headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, has become a trusted innovator in the field of electric and green propulsion systems. The company specializes in designing, manufacturing, and providing flight-qualified thrusters, power systems, and test services for spacecraft across all mission profiles from CubeSats to deep-space exploration. Busek’s…
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ThrustMe Achieves 100th In-Orbit Propulsion System Launch on SpaceX Transporter-14
ThrustMe, a French provider of advanced in-orbit propulsion solutions for the industrial space era, has successfully launched its 100th propulsion system into space. This milestone was achieved aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 Transporter-14 mission that launched to space this Monday, the 23rd of June. The launcher carried a total of 26 ThrustMe propulsion units across seven…