Plasmos Inc. is a space mobility propulsion manufacturer startup company focused on developing reusable space tugs for "last mile" satellite delivery and other in-space services. Their key product is a combined chemical-electric engine, the CLEPS-X100, designed to be more fuel-efficient than traditional chemical engines and to potentially save the International Space Station. While they initially focused on rocket engines, they have pivoted towards becoming an AI-driven venture capital firm. Keywords associated with Plasmos include: space tug, on-orbit servicing, in-space manufacturing, and orbital transportation.
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As a space startup, Plasmos was developing a Space Truck powered by the company’s dual-mode propulsion system.
Plasmos has raised about $275,000 in cash and $275,000 in in-kind contributions including 3D printing services.
Plasmos is offering transportation on its demonstration flight for RebelSat, a cubesat built by students at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, to test a cold-gas aerospike thruster.
Plasmos plans to conduct its first technology demonstration flight in January 2024.
Plasmos Inc. is developing a fully reusable space tug and a last-mile delivery system for space using the company’s developed propulsion capability.
Plasmos successfully tested its space tug engine during the week of 2022-06-19.
Velo3D provided a $250,000 in-kind investment to Plasmos.
Plasmos is testing its first rocket engine following a $250,000 in-kind investment from Velo3D.
Plasmos agreed to purchase certain technologies developed by Richard Wirz to accelerate the company’s development and adoption of plasma propulsion by satellite manufacturers.
Plasmos plans to offer propulsion systems online with customers selecting engines based on desired thrust and power levels for satellites with a mass of 250 kg to 5 metric tons.
Plasmos Inc. was founded in September by entrepreneur Ali Baghchehsara to develop and additively manufacture spacecraft propulsion systems that combine elements of electric and chemical engines.
Dirk Hoke will join propulsion startup Plasmos Inc. as chairman of the board beginning 2022-09-01.