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 raised $33,000,000 in a Series B funding round.
After acquiring Alameda Applied Science Corp.’s electric propulsion technologies, Benchmark Space Systems expanded its product line to include chemical, electric, and hybrid propulsion systems.
Benchmark Space Systems plans to support commercial and government missions launching in the near term (12 to 24 months) and projects over the next three to five years.
Benchmark's propulsion systems have flight heritage on several systems and components.
Benchmark's core focus is to eliminate pain points in propulsion procurement and integration by using non-toxic propellants.
Benchmark's propulsion systems are optimized to deliver a best-in-class solution to meet operational and commercial mission objectives.
Benchmark's Peregrine hypergolic propulsion system is HTP-based and utilizes components from the Halcyon product line.
Benchmark designs and builds turn-key chemical, electric, and hybrid propulsion systems for cubesats through ESPA and OTV class spacecraft in LEO, GEO, and beyond.
Benchmark offers a range of qualified subsystems including thrusters, propellant tanks, modular control electronics, and an intelligent GNC integration framework.
Halcyon is Benchmark's versatile family of non-toxic ('green') propulsion systems offered in monopropellant or dual-mode bipropellant architectures.
Benchmark Space Systems is developing and expanding strategic facilities and manufacturing capabilities in the United States and the United Kingdom to deliver tailored thrusters and propulsion systems for commercial and defense space operations.
Chris Carella joined Benchmark Space Systems in 2018 and will lead the company’s sales, marketing, and mission concepts teams with a focus on organizational growth, product roadmaps, and partnerships.
Benchmark Space Systems plans to produce at least 200 Lynx bi-propellant (HTP + fuel) thrusters 2023 to meet demand for LEO and cislunar missions.
The bulk of Benchmark Space Systems’ first metal plasma thruster orders will be delivered 2023.
Benchmark plans to produce at least 200 Lynx bi-propellant (HTP + fuel) thrusters 2023 to meet demand for LEO and cislunar missions.
The bulk of Benchmark Space Systems’ first MPT orders will be delivered 2023.
Wesley Grove was named Chief Operations Officer at Benchmark after serving as Senior Operations Manager and will continue to oversee strategic facilities and manufacturing expansions in the U.S. and UK.
Benchmark manufactured high-test peroxide chemical thrusters before acquiring Alameda Applied Science Corp.'s electric propulsion technology.
Since acquiring Alameda Applied Science Corp.'s electric propulsion technologies, Benchmark has tested metal plasma thrusters with various metal propellants.
Benchmark plans to build 200 Lynx two-newton bi-propellors 2023 and deliver close to 50 engines equipped with those thrusters.