Tag: Propulsion Systems
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Northrop Grumman Invests $50M in Firefly Aerospace to Accelerate Eclipse Launch Vehicle
Northrop Grumman Corporation has invested $50 million into Firefly Aerospace to further advance production of their co-developed medium launch vehicle, now known as Eclipse. The companies continue to make progress in the development of Eclipse flight hardware, with qualification testing underway and more than 60 Miranda engine hot fire tests performed to date. “Firefly is incredibly…
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SteamJet Thruster Selected for NASA’s Artemis II CubeSat Critical Orbit Correction
SteamJet Space Systems, a UK-based startup, has been selected to provide the propulsion unit for an ambitious CubeSat mission part of Artemis II, NASA’s first crewed return to the Moon in over 50 years. Developed by South Korea’s NaraSpace, the CubeSat will be deployed into a highly elliptical orbit, where SteamJet’s water-based thruster will play…
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GITAI Advances Robotic Space Labor with Cost Efficiency and Safety in Orbit
GITAI was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Torrance, California, USA, with a subsidiary in Tokyo, Japan. The company relocated its headquarters from Japan to the U.S. in 2023 to expand its presence in the U.S. space and defense markets. It aims to provide safe, affordable, and reliable robotic labor in space, reducing operational…
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Apex Space: Transforming Satellite Bus Manufacturing for the Future of Space Exploration
Founded in 2022, Apex Space is a Los Angeles-based aerospace company specializing in satellite bus manufacturing. The company aims to revolutionize spacecraft production by offering standardized, high-rate configurable satellite bus platforms that cater to commercial and government space missions. Apex collaborates with leading space agencies and private firms to accelerate satellite deployment, ensuring rapid delivery…
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Ursa Major’s Hadley Engine Powers Talon-A2 to Sustained Hypersonic Speeds with Recovery
Ursa Major‘s Hadley liquid rocket engine designed for commercial space and national security needs, successfully achieved sustained hypersonic speeds during two separate tests conducted since late 2024. Both test flights exceeded flight and power objectives for Stratolaunch’s Talon-A2 (TA-2) testbed and also featured the successful recovery of the hypersonic testbed vehicle post-landing for re-use. “With…
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Phase Four: Pioneering Next-Generation In-Space Propulsion Systems
Phase Four, Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Hawthorne, California, is at the forefront of developing advanced in-space propulsion systems. The company’s mission is to provide versatile electric propulsion solutions for a variety of satellites, fuels, and mission types, ensuring constellation operators have the broadest set of options to perform their missions. Phase Four’s focus…
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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…