Benchmark Space Systems has engaged in a strategic partnership with Starlight Engines, a Hall Effect Thruster provider, to further meet the imminent need for interoperable, multi-technology hybrid propulsion systems in […]
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Benchmark electric propulsion thrusters on-orbit + poised for 1st firing
Benchmark Space Systems has revealed the firm’s Xantus™ electric propulsion system has successfully deployed and will undergo subsystem health check and operational verification, including a range of firing modes, aboard […]
Benchmark Space Systems wins 2nd AFRL contract for new thrusters testing
Benchmark unveils new propellants group, advances ASCENT as non-toxic,viable alternative to hydrazine Benchmark Space Systems has received a two-year, $2.81 million Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) SPRINT (Space Propulsion Research […]
Benchmark raises million$$ + moves to new HQ with world-class test + mfg. capabilities
Benchmark Space Systems has raised $33 million in Series B funding and has moved the firm’s headquarters to facilities that feature state-of-the-art testing systems plus 4x manufacturing capacity. The funding […]
Benchmark unveils 1st autopilot for satellites + engages in new partnership with Kayhan Space
With operational smallsat constellations scaling fast, and regulatory controls for sustainability quickly emerging, Benchmark Space Systems has announced the commercial launch of the first-ever, driver assist, control system capable of […]
Xantus metal plasma thruster delivered ahead of schedule
A flight-ready, Benchmark Space Systems, Xantus unit destined for Orion Space Solutions’ EWS (Electro Optical Weather System) mission was delivered last month – six days early. After going through acceptance […]
Benchmark Space Systems fires up metal plasma + bi-prop thruster production + realigns executive team
Benchmark Space Systems has signed contracts for nearly two dozen, new, electric metal plasma thrusters (MPTs), with some set to play a key role in upcoming, unnamed, in-space servicing, assembly […]
The Exploration Company selects Benchmark Space Systems Propulsion System to power their ‘Mission Possible’ demonstrator flight
The Exploration Company has selected Benchmark Space Systems propulsion system to power their ‘Mission Possible’ demonstrator flight. Under a collaborative agreement, Benchmark and The Exploration Company will work together to […]