Tag: Propulsion Systems
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UK Atomic Energy Authority to Support Pulsar Fusion on Sunbird Neutron Shielding
Pulsar Fusion, the British space propulsion company developing advanced propulsion systems for the next era of deep-space exploration, announced that the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is supporting Pulsar through a specialist programme of neutron shielding and activation modelling for its Sunbird fusion propulsion initiative. The work will provide high-level modelling and analysis to…
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Liftero to Supply BOOSTER Propulsion Systems to OrbitAID for In-Orbit Servicing Mission
Liftero, the developer of space-proven green chemical propulsion systems, announced a contract with OrbitAID, India’s emerging leader in commercial in-orbit servicing, to supply BOOSTER propulsion systems for a proximity operations, docking, and Life extension / refuelling mission. Two BOOSTERs will power two systems: the chaser and target spacecraft’s full mission sequence from long-range rendezvous through…
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Bellatrix Aerospace Expands Advanced Satellite Propulsion Portfolio with Thruster Systems
Bellatrix Aerospace continues to advance satellite propulsion technologies through the growing portfolio of electric and green propulsion systems designed for modern spacecraft. The company develops high-efficiency thruster systems and in-space mobility solutions that support orbit raising, station-keeping, maneuvering and orbital transfer operations for a wide range of satellite platforms. Bellatrix Aerospace focuses on propulsion systems…
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Astranis Space Technologies Advances the MicroGEO Spacecraft Portfolio
Astranis Space Technologies, headquartered in San Francisco, continues to expand the portfolio of small and software-defined geostationary (GEO) spacecraft designed to deliver dedicated broadband connectivity solutions. Through the satellite platform portfolio, Astranis is advancing a new class of MicroGEO satellites engineered to provide targeted and high-throughput communications capacity with enhanced flexibility and operational resilience. Astranis…
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Prometheus Energetics Breaks Ground on Indiana Rocket Motor Campus
Prometheus Energetics, a U.S.-based merchant supplier of solid rocket motors (SRMs) and energetics and a joint venture between Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems, marked a major milestone with the official groundbreaking of its new solid rocket motor manufacturing campus in Indiana. The ceremony, hosted jointly with the American Center for Manufacturing…
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Exotrail Secures Second Propulsion Contract with Indian Partner XDLINX Space Labs
Exotrail has signed a second electric propulsion contract with Indian satellite manufacturer XDLINX Space Labs, reinforcing cross-border space industry collaboration and expanding capacity for advanced small satellite missions. Under the renewed agreement, XDLINX Space Labs has placed an order for 16 additional propulsion units to be delivered by 2027. After equipping the demonstration mission of…
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Pixxel and Exotrail Sign Propulsion Deal for Next-Gen Earth Observation Satellites
Pixxel, a planetary intelligence company that builds and operates some of the world’s most advanced imaging satellites, announced a partnership with Exotrail, a France-based electric propulsion provider, to equip its space infrastructure with Exotrail’s top-tier spaceware™ propulsion systems. This announcement was made on the occasion of French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Shri…
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IAI Expands Integrated Capabilities Across the Complete Space Mission Lifecycle
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, continues to advance the comprehensive space technology portfolio, delivering fully integrated solutions spanning satellite development, launch systems, ground infrastructure and mission operations. With decades of experience in national and international space programs, IAI provides end-to-end capabilities covering spacecraft design and manufacturing, launch services, operational control and…
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Isar Aerospace Advances Europe’s Launch Capabilities with the Spectrum Launch Vehicle
Isar Aerospace continues to strengthen Europe’s access to space through the development of Spectrum, the two-stage orbital launch vehicle designed to deliver small and medium satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO). As a privately funded European launch company headquartered in Ottobrunn, Germany, Isar Aerospace is focused on providing flexible, reliable and cost-efficient launch services to…
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Marotta Controls Advances Spacecraft Reliability With Precision Valve and Propulsion Control Units
Marotta Controls, a long-established supplier of precision flow-control solutions for aerospace and defense applications, continues to support spacecraft and satellite missions worldwide through the comprehensive portfolio of space-qualified valves and propulsion control systems. With decades of engineering experience and extensive flight heritage, the company provides highly reliable components that address the demanding performance, safety and…