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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The new HIL test bench aims to accelerate development cycles, reduce errors, and scale validation across research and development, manufacturing, and maintenance environments.
Connektica provided an aerospace-grade MES platform for AIT automation to the HIL test bench.
Rohde & Schwarz ensured that the precision test and measurement instrumentation used in the HIL test bench complies with EN9100 standards.
NANOWAVE Technologies supplied high-reliability RF subsystems with more than 6,500 transmit/receive modules to the HIL test bench.
Expleo contributed systems engineering and RF test systems expertise for assembly, integration, and testing (AIT) to the HIL test bench.
The demonstration by Star Catcher surpassed the previous benchmark set by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).
The MANTIS mission was a two-year program that delivered Earth Observation data and set a new benchmark for sustainable space operations.
The testing for the EOS FLEX LS was conducted on an instrumented test bench owned by Edge of Space.
Norelem provides a portfolio of product anchors essential for constructing the rocket test bench.
The study uses crowdsourced Ookla Speedtest data to benchmark train Wi-Fi performance across Europe and Asia.
Space Pioneer is building a 300 tf kerolox test bench at their Gongyi, Henan test area.
During CTOS's year in orbit, Galaxia plans to test and benchmark LEO data relay pipelines for secure communications.
The test bench will first be used for the uprated TH-12 and later for 300 tf methalox FFSC.
A semi-system (powerpack) test is being conducted at Huanyu Qiankun's Tai'an bench.
Shandong Qiankun opened a 1000-ton force stage and engine test bench for commercial operations with a total investment of $78 million.
PLATO's optical bench has been successfully connected to its service module.
PLATO features an unusual design for astronomical observations using a space-based platform, consisting of 26 individual lenses with cameras arranged on an optical bench to increase its field of view.
The September 2024 award is Benchmark’s fourth government ASCENT development award in four years, bringing Benchmark’s ASCENT-related award total to $8,400,000.
The two-year AFRL award announced on 2024-09-05 covers development of Benchmark 22-newton to 100-newton propulsion systems for ASCENT.
Benchmark will deliver preliminary designs for a larger 100 Newton thruster assembly in 2024 and will build and test prototypes to meet demand for scaled ASCENT propulsion systems.