Arkadia Space has secured \u20ac14.5 million in funding from the European Innovation Council Accelerator programme, as it works to commercialise a more environmentally friendly satellite propulsion system.<\/p>\n
The funding package includes a \u20ac2.5 million grant, \u20ac6 million in equity investment from the EIC Fund, and approximately \u20ac6 million from private investors. The support underscores the European Union\u2019s focus on developing sustainable space technologies.<\/p>\n
Arkadia Space is developing a hypergolic bipropellant propulsion system based on highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide and a proprietary fuel. The system is designed as an alternative to hydrazine-based propellants, which are highly toxic and increasingly restricted under European regulations.<\/p>\n
Because the propellants ignite on contact, the system eliminates the need for complex ignition mechanisms, improving reliability for critical operations such as satellite manoeuvres, docking and lunar missions.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe EIC support comes at a critical moment for Arkadia. Over the past year, we have demonstrated that our technology meets market requirements and offers a true performance alternative to highly toxic fuels,\u201d said Francho Garc\u00eda, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Arkadia Space. \u201cThis recognition confirms that we are on the right path and gives us a tremendous boost to commercialize the technology as early as next year.\u201d<\/p>\n
The company has already achieved a key milestone with its propulsion system. In March 2025, Arkadia successfully conducted an in-orbit demonstration of its DARK propulsion system aboard a satellite operated by D-Orbit during a mission launched by SpaceX. It marked the first time a European hydrogen peroxide-based propulsion system was tested in space.<\/p>\n
Arkadia said its technology could reduce operational and fuelling costs by more than 60% compared to conventional systems.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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