Tag: Water Resistojet Thrusters
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Aurora Propulsion Technologies Advances Satellite Propulsion and Deorbiting Solutions
Aurora Propulsion Technologies, a Finnish space technology company specializing in satellite mobility, propulsion, collision avoidance and end-of-life deorbiting systems, continues to expand the position in the global SmallSat and CubeSat market through a portfolio of innovative products designed to improve mission performance while supporting the sustainable use of space. Aurora Propulsion Technologies has responded to…
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Pale Blue Successfully Operates the PBR-10 Water Resistojet Thruster in Orbit
Pale Blue has confirmed the successful in-orbit operation of the ultra-compact water resistojet thruster, PBR-10. It is also verified the soundness of the entire system. The propulsion system is an ultra-compact, water-based resistojet, measuring just 0.5U in size. Despite its small footprint, it delivers reliable and efficient thrust, making it ideal for CubeSat missions that…
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Pale Blue Partners with TOKYO KEIKI for Mass Production of Satellite Propulsion Systems
Pale Blue signed an individual contract with TOKYO KEIKI, and has initiated a collaboration to manufacture and assemble the subsystems of prototype mass-production model of its propulsion system 1 as part of the Deep Tech Startups (“DTSU”) support program – DMP phase (Demonstration development for Mass Production) by NEDO, a national research and development agency…
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Pale Blue Secures USD 7.5 Million Funding to Set Up Production Facility
Pale Blue has secured USD 7.5M (JPY 1 billion) in the first close of the Series B round of funding coupled with recent bank loans. In addition, the company has been selected by NEDO, a national research and development agency in Japan, for its Deep Tech Startups (DTSU) support program – DMP phase (Demonstration development…
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Pale Blue to Supply Water-Based Propulsion Systems for Yonsei University
Pale Blue, a space tech company focused on innovative propulsion technology has been awarded a new contract with Yonsei University in South Korea to provide the Resistojet (0.5U-sized water vapor) propulsion system for a pair of 6U satellites. The propulsion system will be used to do formation flying for a laser crosslink system between the…
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Pale Blue Successfully Operates its Water Vapor Propulsion System in Low Earth Orbit
Pale Blue succeeded in operating the water vapor propulsion system (resistojet) in low earth orbit. Pale Blue’s propulsion system was installed on “EYE,” a nano-satellite for STAR SPHERE Project, and tested for the first time in space. Going forward, the company will innovate and expand the commercial use of its water-based propulsion systems for small…