Tag: Hall Effect Thrusters
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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…
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Pulsar Fusion Advances Electric Propulsion with Hall Effect Thruster Technology
Pulsar Fusion is advancing electric propulsion technology through a portfolio of Hall Effect Thrusters (HETs) designed to improve spacecraft efficiency, extend mission lifetimes and reduce operational costs. Intended for applications including attitude control, precision spacecraft control and low-thrust manoeuvres, the company’s plasma thrusters utilize high specific impulse (Isp) technology to deliver greater fuel efficiency than…
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Exotrail Advances Satellite Mobility with spaceware Hall Effect Electric Propulsion Systems
Exotrail is continuing to expand the capabilities of small satellite mobility through the spaceware family of Hall Effect Thruster (HET) electric propulsion systems. Designed specifically for the NewSpace market, the spaceware product line provides scalable propulsion solutions for CubeSats, microsatellites and small satellites requiring efficient orbital maneuvering, mission flexibility and operational performance. Exotrail has focused…
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York Space Systems to Acquire Solar Cell Maker Solestial
York Space Systems has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Solestial as the company continues a broader strategy to strengthen control over key spacecraft technologies and supply chains. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition marks York’s third announced deal this year following its planned $355 million acquisition of satellite terminal manufacturer…
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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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Busek Provides High-Power Electric Thrusters for NASA’s Artemis Lunar Gateway
Busek Co., a leading manufacturer of high-performance electric propulsion technology for spaceflight, and Maxar Space Systems, a trusted partner and innovator in satellite manufacturing, confirmed the successful delivery of all 6kW flight thrusters for the Solar Electric Propulsion (SEP) subsystem of NASA’s Lunar Gateway. Scheduled for operation in a lunar Near Rectilinear Halo Orbit (NRHO),…
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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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ThrustMe, Marble Imaging and Reflex Aerospace Partner to Demo World’s First Iodine Hall Thruster
ThrustMe, Marble Imaging, and Reflex Aerospace have formed a strategic three-way partnership for an in-orbit demonstration (IOD) of the JPT150, the world’s first low-power iodine Hall thruster system. The propulsion system will be integrated into MIRI, a high-performance Earth observation satellite developed by Reflex Aerospace for Marble Imaging, where it will provide the precise orbit…
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Muon Space Secures $146 Million to Expand Defense and Commercial Satellite Constellations
Muon Space, a leading provider of end-to-end space systems specializing in mission-optimized satellite constellations, announced the close of its oversubscribed $89.5 million Series B1 round, bringing total Series B funding to $146 million. The new capital includes $44.5 million in equity and $45 million in credit facilities, and follows the company’s initial Series B close…
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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…