Rubicon Space Systems, a division of Plasma Processes LLC, is a manufacturer specializing in thrusters and propulsion systems for the small satellite industry. They are known for their work with ASCENT (AF-M315E), a "green" monopropellant, offering safer and high-performance chemical propulsion technology. Their products include the 0.1N HT Thruster (flown on NASA's Lunar Flashlight mission) and the Sprite Propulsion System, a plug-and-play module for in-space propulsion, collision avoidance, and de-orbiting. Rubicon is also working with NASA on the Green Propulsion Dual Mode (GPDM) mission.
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Rubicon Space Systems won a series of contracts with a combined value of about $6,000,000 to deliver ASCENT thrusters to NASA and the Air Force Research Laboratory in 2024.
Rubicon Space Systems was established as a division of Plasma Processes after the company was bought by a private equity group.
Rubicon Space Systems has achieved flight heritage on its 0.1-newton thruster and is close to completing its first low-rate production run.
Rubicon Space Systems is developing larger propulsion systems, including a new 110-newton thruster.