Tag: Propulsion Systems
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Enpulsion Introduces Nexus Electric Propulsion System
Enpulsion, a global leader in electric propulsion systems for small satellites, announces the launch of Nexus, its most advanced propulsion system to date. Designed for spacecraft up to 500 kilograms, Nexus delivers significantly increased thrust and enhanced orbit-raising capabilities, addressing the growing demand for responsive, high-performance electric propulsion in smallsat missions. Built on Enpulsion’s heritage…
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SITAEL: Advancing Next-Generation Space Technology and Innovations
SITAEL S.p.A., Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Mola di Bari, Italy, has grown from a regional engineering company into a global force in the space technology sector. A proud member of the Angel Group, SITAEL focuses on developing innovative solutions for the space industry, with a specialization in small satellites, electric propulsion, avionics, and payload…
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Exotrail: Pioneering Agile In-Space Mobility for the Satellite Industry
Exotrail, Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Massy, France, is a space mobility innovator revolutionizing satellite propulsion and in-orbit logistics. With a core mission to enable agile and efficient satellite movement in space, Exotrail specializes in electric propulsion systems, in-orbit services, and mission operation software. The company’s focus is on making space more accessible and…
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Lockheed Martin: Driving Innovation in Satellite Systems and Lunar Exploration
Lockheed Martin, Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and security. With a mission to solve the world’s toughest technological challenges, the company plays a pivotal role in advancing space exploration and satellite infrastructure. Lockheed Martin’s space division focuses on satellite launch services, propulsion systems, payload deployment,…
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Northrop Grumman Invests $50M in Firefly Aerospace to Accelerate Eclipse Launch Vehicle
Northrop Grumman Corporation has invested $50 million into Firefly Aerospace to further advance production of their co-developed medium launch vehicle, now known as Eclipse. The companies continue to make progress in the development of Eclipse flight hardware, with qualification testing underway and more than 60 Miranda engine hot fire tests performed to date. “Firefly is incredibly…
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SteamJet Thruster Selected for NASA’s Artemis II CubeSat Critical Orbit Correction
SteamJet Space Systems, a UK-based startup, has been selected to provide the propulsion unit for an ambitious CubeSat mission part of Artemis II, NASA’s first crewed return to the Moon in over 50 years. Developed by South Korea’s NaraSpace, the CubeSat will be deployed into a highly elliptical orbit, where SteamJet’s water-based thruster will play…
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GITAI Advances Robotic Space Labor with Cost Efficiency and Safety in Orbit
GITAI was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Torrance, California, USA, with a subsidiary in Tokyo, Japan. The company relocated its headquarters from Japan to the U.S. in 2023 to expand its presence in the U.S. space and defense markets. It aims to provide safe, affordable, and reliable robotic labor in space, reducing operational…
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Apex Space: Transforming Satellite Bus Manufacturing for the Future of Space Exploration
Founded in 2022, Apex Space is a Los Angeles-based aerospace company specializing in satellite bus manufacturing. The company aims to revolutionize spacecraft production by offering standardized, high-rate configurable satellite bus platforms that cater to commercial and government space missions. Apex collaborates with leading space agencies and private firms to accelerate satellite deployment, ensuring rapid delivery…
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Ursa Major’s Hadley Engine Powers Talon-A2 to Sustained Hypersonic Speeds with Recovery
Ursa Major‘s Hadley liquid rocket engine designed for commercial space and national security needs, successfully achieved sustained hypersonic speeds during two separate tests conducted since late 2024. Both test flights exceeded flight and power objectives for Stratolaunch’s Talon-A2 (TA-2) testbed and also featured the successful recovery of the hypersonic testbed vehicle post-landing for re-use. “With…
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Phase Four: Pioneering Next-Generation In-Space Propulsion Systems
Phase Four, Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Hawthorne, California, is at the forefront of developing advanced in-space propulsion systems. The company’s mission is to provide versatile electric propulsion solutions for a variety of satellites, fuels, and mission types, ensuring constellation operators have the broadest set of options to perform their missions. Phase Four’s focus…