Propulsion — Space Hardware Marketplace

ALBIREO Next-Generation Propulsion System

• Propulsion technologyWater electrolysis (H2-O2)
• CapabilityIntegrated low- and high-thrust maneuvers
• ApplicationsSatellites, interplanetary drones, launcher stages, re-entry systems, carrier vehicles

Next-generation water-electrolysis propulsion system integrating low- and high-thrust maneuver capability in one unit — for satellites, interplanetary drones,…

ALEXIUS Water-Electrolysis Propulsion System

• Mass~1.4 kg (1.3-1.5 kg)
• Volume~0.7 L (95 x 95 x 70 mm)
• CubeSat units0.6-0.7 U (excluding fuel)

Compact water-electrolysis propulsion system for nanosatellites and small satellites — 1.4 kg, >2.5 N thrust, >300s Isp, 5…

STAR-Water-micro — Water Resistojet for Microsatellites

• TechnologyHigh-temperature water resistojet
• Target Isp240 s
• PropellantWater (deionized/demineralized)

High-thrust water resistojet propulsion for microsatellites in LEO mega-constellations — 75–150 mN thrust and 240 s Isp for…

STAR-X — Xenon Resistojet for GEO Reaction Control

• TechnologyHigh-temperature xenon/krypton resistojet
• Target Isp80–100 s
• PropellantXenon (Krypton as alternative)

High-Isp xenon (or krypton) resistojet for geostationary satellite Reaction Control Systems, designed as a non-toxic replacement for hydrazine…

STAR-Water-nano — Water Resistojet for Nanosatellites

• TechnologyHigh-temperature water resistojet (2,400 K)
• Target Isp> 200 s
• PropellantWater

Plug-and-play water resistojet propulsion system for nanosatellites — achieves >200 s Isp in a 2U-compatible form factor. Developed…

Aurora Hall-effect Propulsion System

• TechnologyHall-effect thruster (HET), magnetically shielded
• Power range100 – 300 W (continuously throttleable)
• Thrust-to-power> 60 mN/kW

Fully integrated, flight-proven Hall-effect propulsion system for demanding LEO/MEO/GEO/xGEO missions — radiation-hardened, magnetically shielded, continuously throttleable from 100–300…

LOx/Methane RCS Thruster

• PropellantsLOx (liquid oxygen) / CH4 (methane)
• ApplicationReaction control system (RCS)
• ManufacturingMonolithic metallic additive manufacturing (3D-printed)

Monolithic metallic additively manufactured liquid oxygen / methane reaction control system (RCS) thruster.

SmallSat Hybrid Propulsion Module

• Satellite classCubeSat through ESPA Grande
• Technologies availableSolar electric, liquid monopropellant, liquid bipropellant, hybrid solid-liquid
• CleanroomClass 10,000 integration and test cleanroom

Custom hybrid solid-liquid propulsion system solutions for CubeSats through ESPA Grande-class satellites, designed and integrated in-house.

H2O2/HTPB Hybrid Upper Stage

• PropellantsH2O2 (hydrogen peroxide) / HTPB
• ApplicationSmall launch vehicle upper stage
• IgnitionCustom pyrotechnic or spark ignition hardware

High-performance hydrogen peroxide / HTPB fueled hybrid rocket upper stage for small launch vehicles.

Water Hall-effect Thruster

• Power600 W
• Thrust10 mN
• Total Impulse180,000 Ns

High-power water Hall-effect thruster system for SmallSats up to 700 kg, delivering 10 mN thrust at 600 W…

PBH-100 Hall Effect Thruster

• Power110 - 180 W
• Thrust5 - 8 mN
• Total Impulse> 50,000 Ns

Water-fed Hall effect thruster system for MicroSats, featuring proprietary Japanese microwave cathode technology for instant startup.

PBR-50 Water Vapor Propulsion System

• Power50 W
• Thrust10 mN
• Total Impulse4,400 Ns

Water vapor propulsion system for MicroSats with 10 mN thrust at 50 W in a Φ250×300 mm integrated…

PBR-30 Water Vapor Propulsion System

• Power10 - 35 W
• Thrust3 - 12 mN
• Total Impulse> 400 Ns

Water vapor propulsion system in less than 2U for NanoSats and MicroSats, offering 3–12 mN thrust with variable…

PBR-20 Water Vapor Propulsion System

• Power20 W
• Thrust1.0 mN
• Total Impulse> 220 Ns

Water vapor propulsion system in a 1U form factor for CubeSats, with verified in-orbit operation and factory-preloaded water…

PBR-10 Water Vapor Propulsion System

• Power6 W (nominal)
• Thrust1.0 mN
• Total Impulse> 55 Ns

Miniaturized water vapor propulsion system in a 0.5U form factor for CubeSats, with factory-preloaded water propellant.

PBI Water Ion Thruster

• Power< 60 W
• Thrust> 0.35 mN
• Total Impulse> 7,000 Ns

Miniaturized gridded ion thruster using water propellant, offering unprecedented total impulse in a 1U+ form factor for NanoSats…

SSP Vacuum Arc Thruster

A completely solid-state pulsed plasma thruster for nanosatellites, packaged in a 45x45x25mm form factor with no moving parts…

DXP Electrospray Thruster

• Specific Impulse (Isp)~3,000 s
• PropellantIonic liquid
• Emitter MaterialCarbon aerogel nanocomposite

Carbon-aerogel electrospray thruster with Isp ~3,000 s for CubeSats and small satellites.