Tag: Propulsion Systems
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Momentus to Launch Demo Mission for Pulsar Fusion’s Hall Effect Thruster Propulsion
Momentus Inc., a U.S. company offering satellites, satellite components and transportation and on-orbit services, announced that it has signed a contract to perform a demonstration mission showcasing Pulsar’s cutting-edge Hall Effect Thruster (HET) technology. The contract is part of a strategic partnership between Momentus and UK-based propulsion innovator Pulsar Fusion. The mission, scheduled for launch…
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Quantum Space Acquires Phase Four’s Dual-Mode Propulsion Technology
Quantum Space, dedicated to transforming critical national defense and space infrastructure missions via its highly maneuverable Ranger spacecraft, announced the acquisition of Phase Four’s multi-mode propulsion assets, a breakthrough technology that allows a single system to operate in both chemical (high thrust) and electric (high efficiency) modes. This strategic acquisition, which also includes a state-of-the-art…
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Benchmark Secures NASA Phase II SBIR to Advance Aquila Hybrid Transfer Stage for High-Energy Missions
Benchmark has been awarded a NASA Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to advance development of our Aquila Small Spacecraft Transfer Stage (SSTS), a low-cost, small spacecraft compatible solution engineered for delivery of payloads to high-energy orbits, including lunar destinations. Designed to bridge the accessibility gap between common launch insertion points and mission-critical…
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Venus Aerospace Appoints Former NASA Deputy Administrator Pamela Melroy to Board of Directors
Venus Aerospace, the Houston-based startup redefining rocket engine propulsion, announced the appointment of aerospace veteran Pamela Melroy, former NASA Deputy Administrator, to its Board of Directors. Melroy is one of the most accomplished figures in aerospace, whose career spans military, government, commercial, and international leadership. Her experiences include flying combat missions in the U.S. Air…
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Gilmour Space Technologies Drives Australia’s Orbital Launch Ambitions
Gilmour Space Technologies was founded as a Singapore-based venture in 2012 and later established its Australian operations around 2013, with the primary headquarters now located in Yatala, Queensland, near the Gold Coast. The company’s core mission is to offer affordable and sovereign space access, focusing on delivering small satellite launch services using Australian-developed technologies, especially…
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Frontier Aerospace Pioneers Next-Generation Propulsion Systems for Space Exploration
Frontier Aerospace, founded in 1997 by rocket propulsion veteran Jim McKinnon, has a rich history in advanced propulsion solutions. It is creating the boundaries of in-space propulsion with its innovative TALOS (Thruster for the Advancement of Low-temperature Operation in Space) engines, designed to enhance the capabilities and reduce the cost of deep space missions. The…
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Astroscale Japan Announces ‘REFLEX-J’ Refueling Mission to Advance Space Sustainability
Astroscale Japan has officially named its upcoming satellite refueling demonstration spacecraft “REFLEX-J” – short for Refueling for Extension and Flexibility – Japan. The name reflects the mission’s purpose: enhancing the flexibility of satellites in orbit by extending their lifespan and unlocking new operational possibilities. As part of Japan’s Key and Advanced Technology R&D through Cross…
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Benchmark Space Systems Pioneers Next-Gen Missions with Green Propulsion Solutions
Benchmark Space Systems, a leading developer and integrator of in-space mobility solutions, is at the forefront of the space industry’s push for sustainable, agile, and high-performance propulsion. With a focus on innovative “green” technologies, the company is rapidly becoming a key player in enabling the proliferation of small satellite missions, from Low Earth Orbit to…
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Astranis Space Technologies Advances Global Connectivity with MicroGEO Satellites
Astranis Space Technologies was founded in 2015 and has its headquarters in San Francisco, California, United States. It aims to build compact, cost-efficient geostationary communication satellites (MicroGEO) to deliver affordable and dedicated broadband services. Their technology emphasizes rapid turnaround, digital flexibility via software-defined radios and mission resiliency. Their satellites contain onboard propulsion systems enabling relocation and…
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Agile Space to Supply DS250 Thrusters for The Exploration Company’s Nyx Space Capsule
Agile Space Industries announced that it has been contacted by The Exploration Company (TEC) to deliver flight thrusters for Nyx, a European modular space capsule that will dock with the International Space Station (ISS), targeting 2028. The contract marks a new international partnership for Agile and expands its growing role in global civil space missions.…