Tag: Propulsion Systems
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IHI Aerospace Advances Launch Vehicle Portfolio for Space Missions
IHI Aerospace is developing and manufacturing a range of launch vehicles that support commercial, government and scientific space missions, contributing to Japan’s space transportation capabilities through advanced rocket technologies and launch services. The portfolio includes the Epsilon Launch Vehicle, participation in the H-IIA & H-IIB Launch Systems, the H3 Launch Vehicle and a family of…
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Parabilis Space Advances Hybrid and Chemical Propulsion Technologies for Space
Parabilis Space Technologies is developing a broad portfolio of hybrid and chemical propulsion technologies for launch vehicles, spacecraft and in-space mobility systems. Backed by more than 35 years of propulsion heritage, the company designs, builds, tests and flies propulsion systems ranging from small reaction control thrusters to high-performance upper stages and large hybrid launch vehicle…
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Parabilis Delivers High-Thrust CubeSat Propulsion System to U.S Space Force
Parabilis Space Technologies recently announced the successful hot-fire testing and delivery of its Dense Orbital Transfer System (DOTS) prototype to Space Systems Command’s System Delta 89, with support from the Space Force‘s Space Combat Power Portfolio Acquisition Executive. The 2U-scale DOTS prototype, a fully integrated CubeSat-scale modular propulsion system that is roughly the size of…
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Triton Space Technologies Advances In-Space Propulsion with Non-Toxic Thruster Systems
Triton Space Technologies is expanding the portfolio of spacecraft propulsion technologies through the development of innovative in-space propulsion systems engineered for orbital missions. Building on more than a decade of experience in rocket engine feed system design, aerospace valve technologies, manufacturing and propulsion testing, the company is developing propulsion solutions that emphasize high performance, operational…
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Venus Aerospace Raises $91 Million to Develop Flight-Proven High-Thrust RDRE Into Full Propulsion Systems
After completing the world’s first successful flight test of a high-thrust rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE) in May 2025, Venus Aerospace announced the close of a $91 million Series B financing led by Mercury Fund, a Houston-based venture capital firm, with participation from Lockheed Martin Ventures, MESH, PEAK6, Draper Associates, Starboard Star Venture Capital, Green…
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Masten Space Develops Mission-Enabling Technologies for Lunar Exploration
Masten Space Systems is developing a portfolio of mission-enabling technologies designed to overcome some of the most significant challenges facing future lunar and planetary exploration. The company is advancing technologies that support sustainable access to and utilization of the Moon, Mars and beyond. Its technology portfolio includes lunar thermal management, in-situ resource utilization, navigation systems,…
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Skyroot Aerospace Advances Private Space Launches with Mission Prarambh
Skyroot Aerospace continues to expand India’s commercial space capabilities through the development of the Vikram launch vehicle family and the successful execution of Mission Prarambh, the company’s inaugural launch mission. As India’s first privately developed rocket launch, Mission Prarambh marked an important milestone for the country’s evolving commercial space sector, demonstrating the capabilities of privately…
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Axelspace Secures JAXA Agreement for In-Orbit Technology Demonstration
Axelspace Corporation, a leading microsatellite company committed to making “Space within Your Reach,” has entered into a service agreement with JAXA to prove the AxelLiner Laboratory in-orbit demonstration service. In-orbit demonstration(IOD) refers to the process of launching satellite components and mission payloads into space and verifying their performance in the orbital environment. These components may…
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Relativity Space Advances Terran R Reusable Launch Vehicle for LEO Constellations
Relativity Space is developing Terran R, a fully reusable, two-stage launch vehicle designed to provide reliable, routine, and cost-effective access to space for commercial, government and scientific missions. Optimized for the growing Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation market while supporting missions beyond LEO, Terran R is intended to expand launch capacity for next-generation communications, Earth…
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OHB Sweden Advances Propulsion Systems for Orbital and Deep Space Missions
OHB Sweden is advancing spacecraft propulsion technologies through a comprehensive portfolio of electric, liquid, and cold gas propulsion systems designed to support missions from early spacecraft development through launch, on-orbit operations, and end-of-life disposal. The company develops complete propulsion subsystems for commercial, institutional and scientific missions, covering mission definition, system design, manufacturing, integration, testing and…