Tag: Propulsion Systems
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Ursa Major Expands Space Capabilities with Advanced Propulsion and Space Defense Systems
Ursa Major is advancing propulsion technologies for launch vehicles, satellite mobility and space-based defense applications through the portfolio of liquid rocket engines, in-space propulsion systems and tactical propulsion solutions. Headquartered in Berthoud, the company focuses on developing scalable propulsion technologies designed to support commercial launch providers, national security missions, satellite operators and next-generation space defense…
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Astrobotic Expands Lunar Transportation Capabilities with Landers and Surface Rovers
Astrobotic Technology, a US-based aerospace company specializing in lunar logistics, robotic landers and planetary mobility systems, is advancing commercial lunar exploration through a portfolio of lunar delivery platforms designed for cargo transportation, surface mobility, and precision landing operations on the Moon. The company’s lunar transportation architecture combines modular landers and lightweight rover systems intended to…
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NordSpace Advances Canada’s Space Capabilities with Launch and Satellite Technologies
NordSpace is expanding Canada’s presence in the aerospace sector through the development of orbital launch vehicles, commercial spaceport infrastructure, hypersonic systems, propulsion technologies and satellite platforms. The company is focused on building an integrated ecosystem of Canadian-designed and manufactured space technologies intended to support commercial, scientific, defense and environmental applications. By combining launch vehicle development,…
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Turion Space Advances Autonomous Space Operations with Space and Satellite Technologies
Turion Space, a rapidly emerging aerospace and satellite technology company focused on autonomous space operations, is strengthening the position in the evolving commercial and defense space sectors through the development of advanced spacecraft software, high-performance satellite platforms and next-generation electric propulsion systems. Headquartered in Irvine, the company is building a vertically integrated ecosystem designed to…
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Kongsberg NanoAvionics Expands Modular Small Satellite Buses for Mission Deployment
NanoAvionics, a small satellite mission integrator specializing in modular satellite buses and end-to-end mission solutions, is advancing space mission deployment with a broad portfolio of standardized CubeSat and microsatellite platforms. The company’s flight-proven architectures are designed to enable rapid integration, scalable constellation deployment and reduced time-to-orbit across commercial, research and defense applications. NanoAvionics’ platform ecosystem…
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Morpheus Space Advances Satellite Mobility with GO-2 Electric Propulsion System
Morpheus Space is strengthening the position in satellite propulsion with the GO-2 electric propulsion system, a modular and highly redundant solution designed to support a wide range of mission profiles. Headquartered in California, USA, the company focuses on scalable propulsion technologies that enable efficient satellite mobility across Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and beyond. GO-2 is…
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Pale Blue Advances Water-Based Electric Propulsion Systems for Space Missions
Pale Blue is advancing in-space propulsion with a portfolio of water-based electric propulsion systems designed for satellites ranging from CubeSats to larger spacecraft up to 700 kg. By replacing traditional propellants with water and eliminating high-pressure storage requirements, the company provides a propulsion approach focused on safety, cost efficiency and simplified mission integration. Pale Blue’s…
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Astrobotic Sets Milestone for Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine Hot Fire
Astrobotic announced the successful hot fire test of its Chakram rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE) at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama. Two Chakram engine prototypes completed eight successful hot-fire tests, accumulating more than 470 seconds of total run time without any discernible damage to the engine hardware. The campaign included a…
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Impulse Space Unveils Rigel Engine to Advance Next Generation In-Space Mobility
Impulse Space has introduced Rigel, a new 200 lbf-class rocket engine designed to expand in-space mobility capabilities for missions ranging from precision maneuvering to high-energy transport. As the space economy scales, exploration is expanding, government activity is increasing and missions are pushing further into deep space. In-space operations require increasingly dynamic mobility. The Rigel engine…
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Rocket Lab Introduces Electric Thruster for Scalable Satellite Constellations
Rocket Lab Corporation, a global leader in launch services and space systems, introduced a new electric satellite thruster designed for high-volume production to meet the growing demand for reliable satellite propulsion across commercial and national security constellations. Rocket Lab’s in-house designed and manufactured electric propulsion system, named Gauss, features a Hall Thruster, Power Processing Unit…