Benchmark Space Systems

Benchmark Space Systems is producing hundreds of 2N Lynx bi-propellant (HTP + fuel) thrusters in the current year to meet demand for LEO and cislunar missions.

Benchmark Space Systems laid off 15% of its 118 workers in late June 2023 and subsequently raised a $33,000,000 Series B 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 raised $33,000,000 in a Series B funding round.

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 Peregrine hypergolic propulsion system is HTP-based and utilizes components from the Halcyon product line.

Benchmark offers a range of qualified subsystems including thrusters, propellant tanks, modular control electronics, and an intelligent GNC integration framework.

Benchmark Space Systems focuses on three major criteria: accessibility, in-space mobility, and sustainability.

Benchmark's core focus is to eliminate pain points in propulsion procurement and integration by using non-toxic propellants.

Halcyon is Benchmark's versatile family of non-toxic ('green') propulsion systems offered in monopropellant or dual-mode bipropellant architectures.

Benchmark's propulsion systems are optimized to deliver a best-in-class solution to meet operational and commercial mission objectives.

Benchmark Space Systems provides in-space mobility solutions aimed at making space more accessible and sustainable.

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's propulsion systems have flight heritage on several systems and components.

Benchmark Space Systems plans to produce at least 200 Lynx bi-propellant (HTP + fuel) thrusters 2023 to meet demand for LEO and cislunar missions.

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.

The bulk of Benchmark Space Systems’ first metal plasma thruster orders will be delivered 2023.

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.

The bulk of Benchmark Space Systems’ first MPT 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.