Benchmark Space Systems, founded in 2017, is a full lifecycle in-space mobility provider that designs and builds propulsion systems for small satellites, offering solutions from mission planning through decommissioning. They provide turn-key chemical, electric, and hybrid propulsion systems for various spacecraft, including CubeSats and OTVs, operating in LEO, GEO, and beyond. Benchmark's products and services support on-orbit services like life extension, collision avoidance, and orbit adjustments, partnering with organizations requiring in-space mobility solutions. They also integrate partner technologies to provide a comprehensive suite of mobility solutions.
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Benchmark Space Systems unveiled a Collision Avoidance (ColA) Kit on 2022-08-09 in Burlington, Vermont.
Benchmark Space Systems is taking orders for its Cola Kit and plans to begin shipping to customers in early 2023.
Benchmark’s ColA Kit is designed to be deployed aboard electric propulsion microsatellites, non-propulsive microsatellites, and orbital transfer vehicles (OTVs).
Benchmark Space Systems unveiled a Collision Avoidance (ColA) Kit featuring the firm’s heritage propulsion technology in a condensed package deployable aboard electric propulsion and non-propulsive smallsats and orbital transfer vehicles to enable rapid avoidance of approaching spacecraft and orbital debris.
SCOUT and Benchmark Space Systems have shared missions in the past and have synergies that create opportunities to work cooperatively to deliver pre-integrated, bundled solutions to the market.
Benchmark Space Systems’ scalable, launch-vehicle-agnostic propulsion products and services support spacecraft ranging from 3U cubesats through ESPA-class vehicles (3 to 500 kg), lunar landers, spent launcher stages, and orbital transfer vehicles.
Benchmark scaled up to build more than 150 propulsion systems over an eighteen-month period to support in-space mobility and maneuverability for LEO, GEO, and cislunar missions.
Benchmark’s propulsion products support spacecraft ranging from 3U cubesats through ESPA-class satellites (3–500 kg), lunar landers, spent launcher stages, and orbital transfer vehicles.
Benchmark’s propulsion products and services support spacecraft ranging from 3U cubesats through ESPA-class (3–500 kg) satellites, lunar landers, spent launcher stages, and orbital transfer vehicles.
On 2022-08-08, Benchmark Space Systems planned to acquire Alameda Applied Science Corp.’s electric propulsion technologies.
Benchmark Space Systems will acquire Alameda Applied Sciences Corporation’s electric propulsion technologies.
Benchmark’s hydrogen-peroxide (HTP) systems are designed to refuel on orbit with propellant created from space ice and water.
Benchmark acquired AASC’s electric propulsion technology following an in-depth global evaluation of leading electric propulsion specialists.
AASC will direct customers who want 50 or 100 Xantus thrusters to Benchmark for fulfillment.
Benchmark Space Systems planned to begin offering hybrid chemical-electric propulsion systems.
Benchmark’s hydrogen-peroxide (HTP) systems are designed to refuel on-orbit with propellant created from space ice and water.
Benchmark thrusters will enable ForgeStar-1 to perform a precision deorbit and return to a precise location on Earth, reducing the need to transport materials from distant recovery sites and associated greenhouse gas emissions.
Benchmark Space Systems opened a manufacturing and testing facility northwest of London at the Westcott Innovation Centre in Aylesbury, England.
Benchmark Space Systems plans to begin producing and shipping propulsion systems to Space Forge in Cardiff, Wales and to other customers throughout the European region later in 2022.
Benchmark is pushing to deliver its first flight propulsion unit for integration at the end of 2022.