Neumann Space, founded in 2015, is an Australian company specializing in in-space electric propulsion systems for satellites, including CubeSats and SmallSats. Their primary product, the Neumann Drive, utilizes a patented Centre-Triggered Pulsed Cathodic Arc Thruster (CT-PCAT) technology, which converts solid conductive propellants into plasma to generate thrust. Neumann Space partners with organizations like the European Space Agency (ESA), Space Inventor, and Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) for in-orbit demonstration missions. The company's technology aims to provide efficient and scalable propulsion solutions for LEO missions, including mission extension, station keeping, and de-orbiting.
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Neumann Space moved the ND-50 into commercial production for operational deployment after its final demonstration flight.
Neumann Space’s commissioning of the ND-50 confirmed in-orbit performance, reliability, and operational readiness.
Neumann Space has begun scaling delivery of its propulsion systems.
The Australian Space Agency is investing in Neumann’s in-house Australian production facilities.
Neumann Space completed on-orbit commissioning of its Neumann Drive ND-50 electric propulsion system aboard Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd’s CarbSAR In Orbit Demonstration Mission.
Neumann Space planned additional ND-25 launches later in 2026 for customers including defence and dual-use programs.
Neumann Space uses solid metal propellants such as molybdenum and magnesium that can be sourced from Australia or the Americas.
Neumann Space is flying solid metal propulsion drives.
Neumann Space will use Australian Government funding to work with Spire Global to rapidly adapt, integrate, launch, and verify the performance of the next-generation Neumann Drive on a Spire satellite platform.
Neumann Space will use Australian Government funding from the MMI Collaboration stream to work with Spire Global to adapt, integrate, launch, and verify the performance of the next-generation Neumann Drive® on one of Spire Global’s satellite platforms.
SSTL and Neumann Space will collaborate over the course of the CarbSAR mission to test, demonstrate, and verify the performance of the Neumann Drive.
Surrey Satellite Technology (SSTL) and Neumann Space have agreed to work together to test an Australian-designed and manufactured in-space propulsion system as part of the CarbSAR In Orbit Demonstration Mission.
Neumann Space launched its first propulsion system into space in June of 2023.
Neumann Space has a series of in-orbit demonstrations planned for 2023 and 2024 to secure further flight heritage with national and international partners.
SSTL and Neumann Space will collaborate over the course of the CarbSAR mission to test, demonstrate, and verify the performance of the nexgen Neumann Drive®.
Validation of the nexgen Neumann Drive® on the CarbSAR mission will provide Neumann Space with additional space heritage for its propulsion technology.
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (SSTL) and Neumann Space have agreed to work together to test an Australian-designed and manufactured in-space propulsion system as part of the CarbSAR In Orbit Demonstration Mission.
The Transporter-8 launch is the first flight in Neumann Space’s program of on-orbit demonstrations planned for 2023 and 2024.
Neumann Space’s first Neumann Drive electric thruster, which uses a solid metal rod as fuel, was part of a satellite built by Australian company Skykraft on Transporter-8.
Neumann Space planned a series of on-orbit demonstrations for 2023 and 2024 to support its commercialization endeavor.