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 plans to produce at least 200 Lynx bi-propellant (HTP + fuel) thrusters in 2023 to meet demand for low Earth orbit and cislunar missions.
Benchmark completed hot fire tests of its 2 Newton Lynx thruster at its Pleasanton, California facility.
The bulk of Benchmark Space Systems’ first MPT orders will be delivered in 2023.
Benchmark Space Systems acquired Alameda Applied Sciences Corp.’s (AASC’s) metal plasma thruster technology six months before 2023-03-14.
Benchmark is developing and expanding strategic facilities and manufacturing operations in the United States and the United Kingdom to deliver tailored thrusters and propulsion systems for commercial and defense space operations.
The majority of Benchmark Space Systems’ booked engines are being built and tested at the company’s headquarters facility in Burlington, Vermont.
Benchmark Space Systems will establish a manufacturing and test facility at the Westcott Innovation Centre in the United Kingdom.
Benchmark Space Systems has nearly tripled its staff and established manufacturing facilities to produce as many as 1,000 engines in the United States and United Kingdom over five years.
Benchmark Space Systems’ Halcyon propulsion systems were used on key military and commercial space missions in 2022.
The majority of Benchmark Space Systems’ booked engines are being built and tested at the company’s headquarters facility in Burlington, Vermont.
Most Benchmark engines are being built and tested at the company’s Burlington, Vermont, headquarters.
Benchmark Space Systems increased its staff from 30 to 83 employees in the 12 months prior to 2022-11-15.
Benchmark Space Systems expanded its guidance, navigation and control software-engineering organization to focus on thrusters, positioning subsystems, and SmartAIM Guidance, Navigation and Control software for satellites equipped with Benchmark’s Halcyon high-test peroxide thrusters and Xantus metal plasma thrusters.
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The Exploration Company selected Benchmark Space Systems propulsion system to power its 'Mission Possible' demonstrator flight.
On 2022-10-13, Benchmark Space Systems was selected by The Exploration Company to develop the propulsion system for The Exploration Company’s second demonstrator flight, Mission Possible.
Spaceflight planned to use a chemical propulsion system on Sherpa-LTC2 provided by Benchmark Space Systems to raise the vehicle’s orbit to an altitude of 1,0 m.
Benchmark’s COLA Kit is designed to be easily and affordably deployed aboard electric propulsion (EP) and non-propulsive microsatellites and OTVs to enable rapid avoidance of approaching spacecraft and orbital debris.
Benchmark’s scalable, launch-vehicle-agnostic 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.