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 mobility-as-a-service offering on 2021-06-23 to enable pay-as-you-go in-space transport for satellite operators and service providers.
Benchmark will debut the first Halcyon system equipped with Orbit Fab’s RAFTI refueling kit aboard the SpaceX Transporter-2 rideshare mission scheduled for 2021-06-25 on a Falcon 9 rocket.
Benchmark’s nontoxic chemical Halcyon propulsion system is slated to gain flight heritage after launching on the SpaceX Transporter-2 rideshare mission on 2021-06-25.
Benchmark partnered with Orbit Fab to launch mobile hydrogen-peroxide-based in-space refueling kits.
Benchmark’s propulsion products support spacecraft from 1U CubeSats through ESPA-class satellites (1–500 kg), lunar landers, spent launcher stages, and orbital transfer vehicles.
Starfish will test its flight software on thrusters developed by Benchmark Space Systems that will be part of a condosat launching in June on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rideshare mission.
Benchmark Space Systems’ Halcyon propulsion system is set to power four separate spacecraft missions bound for launch in 2021.
Sherpa-LTC features chemical propulsion from Benchmark Space Systems and will fly on another SpaceX mission later in 2021.
The Sherpa-LTC orbital transfer vehicle uses chemical propulsion provided by Benchmark Space Systems.
The Sherpa-LTC orbital transfer vehicle uses chemical propulsion supplied by Benchmark Space Systems.
Baidu and the Chengdu Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone reached a strategic cooperation on 2021-06-24 and have been promoting construction of Sichuan Province’s first benchmark project for intelligent driving.
Orbit Fab and Benchmark Space Systems are partnering to establish a hydrogen-peroxide-based refueling and servicing infrastructure for in-space operations.
Benchmark will test fueling Tanker-001 Tenzing on the ground before launch using an interface called RAFTI developed by Orbit Fab.
Astro Digital is integrating Orbit Fab’s fuel tanker, including Benchmark’s Halcyon system, for positioning and steering on an AD Corvus Micro Satellite bus launching to sun-synchronous orbit.
Benchmark Space Systems provides non-toxic, hydrogen-peroxide-fueled propulsion systems designed to support rendezvous and proximity operations with thrust levels, precision, and control for a broad range of RPO missions.
Astro Digital is integrating Orbit Fab’s fuel tanker with Benchmark’s Halcyon system for positioning and steering on an AD Corvus microsatellite bus launching to sun-synchronous orbit.
PABLO AIR's ultimate vision is to develop benchmark technology for the personal air vehicle air taxi industry.
AFWERX selected Benchmark Space Systems as one of 178 participating teams from the AFWERX Space Challenge to exhibit at the EngageSpace virtual event on 2020-09-29-30, 2020.
Benchmark Space Systems partnered with Spaceflight, Inc. on development of the non-toxic Orbit Transfer Vehicle engine adaptation to offer non-toxic chemical propulsion solutions to commercial and government customers.
Benchmark Space Systems operates offices on both U.S. coasts and has new manufacturing facilities.