Tag: Propulsion Systems
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Gilmour Space Technologies Drives Australia’s Orbital Launch Ambitions
Gilmour Space Technologies was founded as a Singapore-based venture in 2012 and later established its Australian operations around 2013, with the primary headquarters now located in Yatala, Queensland, near the Gold Coast. The company’s core mission is to offer affordable and sovereign space access, focusing on delivering small satellite launch services using Australian-developed technologies, especially…
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Frontier Aerospace Pioneers Next-Generation Propulsion Systems for Space Exploration
Frontier Aerospace, founded in 1997 by rocket propulsion veteran Jim McKinnon, has a rich history in advanced propulsion solutions. It is creating the boundaries of in-space propulsion with its innovative TALOS (Thruster for the Advancement of Low-temperature Operation in Space) engines, designed to enhance the capabilities and reduce the cost of deep space missions. The…
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Astroscale Japan Announces ‘REFLEX-J’ Refueling Mission to Advance Space Sustainability
Astroscale Japan has officially named its upcoming satellite refueling demonstration spacecraft “REFLEX-J” – short for Refueling for Extension and Flexibility – Japan. The name reflects the mission’s purpose: enhancing the flexibility of satellites in orbit by extending their lifespan and unlocking new operational possibilities. As part of Japan’s Key and Advanced Technology R&D through Cross…
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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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Astranis Space Technologies Advances Global Connectivity with MicroGEO Satellites
Astranis Space Technologies was founded in 2015 and has its headquarters in San Francisco, California, United States. It aims to build compact, cost-efficient geostationary communication satellites (MicroGEO) to deliver affordable and dedicated broadband services. Their technology emphasizes rapid turnaround, digital flexibility via software-defined radios and mission resiliency. Their satellites contain onboard propulsion systems enabling relocation and…
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Agile Space to Supply DS250 Thrusters for The Exploration Company’s Nyx Space Capsule
Agile Space Industries announced that it has been contacted by The Exploration Company (TEC) to deliver flight thrusters for Nyx, a European modular space capsule that will dock with the International Space Station (ISS), targeting 2028. The contract marks a new international partnership for Agile and expands its growing role in global civil space missions.…
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Ursa Major Advances APKWS Laser Guidance Kit with Extended Range Motor
Ursa Major, in collaboration with BAE Systems, has completed a series of successful static fires for a new extended range variant of the solid rocket motor used for the APKWS laser-guidance kit. This next-generation rocket motor incorporates Ursa Major’s Highly Loaded Grain propellant technology, delivering enhanced range and performance without increasing the motor’s size. The…
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Blue Origin to Support NASA’s Mars Mission in 2028
Blue Origin designs and manufactures heavy-lift rockets, transporters, landers, and orbiters to explore the Red Planet efficiently and affordably. Built upon their existing and affordable Blue Ring platform, their Mars Telecommunications Orbiter (MTO) is ready to support NASA’s Mars mission in 2028. MTO is designed to establish a high-speed communications relay network for continuous coverage…
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Infinite Orbit Selects Dawn Aerospace’s Propulsion Drive System for its Guard 3 Mission
Dawn Aerospace announces its selection by Infinite Orbits to develop a SatDrive propulsion system for their upcoming Orbit Guard #3 mission. Orbit Guard servicers developed by Infinite Orbits are geostationary surveillance microsatellites. Equipped with the rendezvous solution patented by Infinite Orbits, these agile satellites are capable of performing space-based SSA, such as proximity inspection of…
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Safran to Supply Electric Propulsion Systems for AstroForge’s Vestri Mission
Safran Defense & Space (Safran DSI), through its Space Solutions business unit, has been selected by AstroForge to manufacture and deliver two EPS®X00 electric propulsion systems for the company’s upcoming Vestri asteroid mission, scheduled to launch in early 2026. AstroForge, a California-based startup pioneering the field of asteroid mining, focuses on extracting valuable resources from…