York Space Systems Acquires Orbion Space Technology, Further Strengthening Supply Chain with Flight-Proven Spacecraft Capability

Founded in 2016, Orbion designs and manufactures Hall-effect electric thrusters for constellation-scale satellite missions.
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Aerojet Produces New Generation of Non-toxic, Fuel-Efficient Electric Propulsion Systems

Aerojet, a GenCorp Inc. company, has delivered a new generation of 4.5 kilowatt Hall Thrusters — the highest power flight-qualified Hall thrusters in the world — to Lockheed Martin Space Systems in ...
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York Space acquires satellite propulsion manufacturer Orbion Space

Electric thruster developed by Orbion Space. WASHINGTON — York Space Systems said it has acquired Orbion Space Technology, bringing a key satellite propulsion technology inside the company as it ...
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RTX hybrid-electric propulsion system hit full-power test milestone

RTX reached a full-power test milestone on its hybrid-electric propulsion demonstrator, achieving 1MW motor rated power, according to a June 19, 2023 company release. The test validated the company’s ...
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Orbion delivers 33 Aurora propulsion modules to York Space Systems for military constellation

Our customers rely on us to provide propulsion systems that perform as expected on orbit… For Orbion, delivering flight-ready hardware is not a milestone – it’s the way we operate.”” — Brad King, ...
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Phase Four Partners with Redwire to Expand Space Propulsion Offerings and Deliver Hall Effect Thrusters

HAWTHORNE, Calif., July 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Phase Four, a leading provider of next generation electric propulsion solutions for satellites, proudly announces the signing of a strategic cooperation ...
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ePropelled Expands Electronic Propulsion Portfolio with New Motor Controllers and Intelligent Power Systems

Propelled announces its largest expansion of ESC motor controllers and Intelligent Power Systems, supporting drones and ...
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Solar electric propulsion systems could be just what we need for efficient trips to Mars

There are many different ways to get to Mars, but there are always tradeoffs. Chemical propulsion, proven the most popular, can quickly get a spacecraft to the red planet. But they come at a high cost ...
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Thermionics Quo Vadis?: An Assessment of the DTRA's Advanced Thermionics Research and Development Program

Electric propulsion can benefit the deployment of large payloads for orbit transfer. The mass and volume saved by using an electric propulsion system allows for the use of smaller launch vehicles or ...
Nature

Hybrid Electric Aircraft Propulsion Systems

Hybrid electric propulsion systems represent a transformative approach for modern aviation by combining conventional fuel‐based engines with electric power sources. This integration aims to improve ...
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Berg Propulsion News

Bergen Tankers and Equinor have signed a long-term charter agreement for two oil/chemical tanker newbuilds with an electric propulsion system, which aim to set a new standard for low emissions at the ...