Tag: Propulsion Systems
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ThrustMe: Pioneering Sustainable In-Orbit Propulsion with Iodine Innovation
ThrustMe is a trailblazer in the field of advanced in-orbit propulsion systems, Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Verrières-le-Buisson, France. The company specializes in developing innovative propulsion solutions for satellites, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and efficiency. ThrustMe’s core mission is to revolutionize space mobility by providing reliable and eco-friendly propulsion technologies. Collaborations with…
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Impulse Space: Revolutionizing In-Space Transportation and Logistics
Impulse Space, founded in 2021 by Tom Mueller, is headquartered in Redondo Beach, California. The company is a trailblazer in the field of in-space transportation and logistics, with a mission to accelerate humanity’s future in space. Specializing in orbital transfer vehicles (OTVs) and propulsion systems, Impulse Space provides efficient payload delivery and hosting services across…
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Firefly Aerospace Secures AFRL Contract to Develop Advanced CMC Rocket Nozzle Extension
Firefly Aerospace, the leader in end-to-end responsive space services, announced the company was awarded a contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at the Edwards Air Force Base in California to develop a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) nozzle extension for applications in liquid rocket engines. This advanced, lightweight material improves rocket performance by increasing…
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York Space Systems: Delivering Solutions to Execute Complete Space Missions
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, York Space Systems is a rapidly growing aerospace company to transform and democratize access to space by offering cost-effective, scalable satellite solutions targeting government and commercial customers. York’s core mission centers on standardizing satellite design and manufacturing to reduce cost and lead times while increasing reliability and…
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Safran DSI Opens New Colorado Facility to Produce US-Made Electric Propulsion Systems
Joe Bogosian, CEO of Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), and Pier Roviera, President of Space Solutions at Safran DSI, inaugurated the company’s new manufacturing facility in Parker, Colorado, on April 11. “We are very proud to welcome Safran to Colorado, where the space industry is making great strides forward,” said Jared Polis, Governor…
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Venus Aerospace Utilizes NASA Supported Technology for Hypersonic Engine System
Venus Aerospace, the startup building the world’s most advanced engine system for hypersonic flight, announced the successful completion of a NASA-supported technological advancement, one that will outfit Venus’s record-setting hypersonic engine system during an upcoming flight demonstration later this summer. Through a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award, NASA supports high-potential companies building the future…
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Kongsberg NanoAvionics Redefines Small Satellite Innovation
Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania, NanoAvionics is a leading small satellite mission integrator and manufacturer. The company specializes in nanosatellite and microsatellite buses, offering end-to-end mission services that cater to commercial, scientific, and defense applications. With a mission to make space accessible and affordable, NanoAvionics has established partnerships with prominent organizations, including…
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Momentus Space: Powering In-Space Transportation and Infrastructure Services
Founded in 2017, Momentus Space is a U.S. commercial space company headquartered in San Jose, California. The company’s core mission is to offer in-space infrastructure services, including satellite buses, in-space transportation, hosted payloads, and other in-orbit services. Momentus focuses on providing cost-effective solutions for satellite deployment and orbital transfer, utilizing its proprietary Vigoride Orbital Service…
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Dawn Aerospace Advances the Future of Sustainable Space Propulsion and Launch Systems
Dawn Aerospace is a pioneering space technology company founded in 2017, headquartered in New Zealand and the Netherlands. The company focuses on developing green in-space propulsion systems, reusable spaceplanes, and satellite services to enable sustainable and scalable access to space. With a mission to revolutionize space transportation through environmental responsibility and economic efficiency, Dawn Aerospace…
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Firefly Aerospace Secures DoD Contract for Elytra Space Maneuver Mission in 2027
Firefly Aerospace, the leader in end-to-end responsive space services, announced it was awarded a contract to perform a responsive on-orbit mission with its Elytra spacecraft in support of the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Sinequone Project. During the DoD mission, Elytra will serve as a space maneuver vehicle to perform a…