{"id":50810,"date":"2024-08-05T18:34:36","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T10:34:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/whats-propelling-the-need-for-in-space-mobility\/"},"modified":"2024-08-05T18:34:36","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T10:34:36","slug":"whats-propelling-the-need-for-in-space-mobility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/whats-propelling-the-need-for-in-space-mobility\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s Propelling the Need for In-Space Mobility?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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On-board propulsion is one of the biggest decisions that satellite operators make in the process of designing their spacecraft. The decision impacts the cost, weight, and capability of a satellite. And it can be a challenging decision to make because of the technology and fragmented nature of the propulsion market. <\/p>\n

In this episode of On Orbit, we talk to Dr. Daniel Perez Grande, CEO and co-founder of in-space mobility company Ienai Space<\/strong>. Perez breaks down some of the ways the propulsion market is evolving. As the small satellite industry matures and the orbital environment in LEO gets more congested, its driving a greater need for mobility and onboard propulsion. He explains how prospective customers and investors look at the market, and some of the challenges startup propulsion companies are facing. <\/p>\n

Ienai Space is developing the Athena thruster, and Perez addresses the company\u2019s approach and the importance of looking at mobility holistically versus just a propulsion system. Also, Ienai Space is based in Madrid, and Perez also shares some insight into Spain\u2019s startup space industry.<\/p>\n

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