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Benchmark Space Systems

US
commercialFounded 2017
Burlington, Vermont, United States
www.benchmarkspacesystems.com
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The Exploration Company selected Benchmark Space Systems propulsion system to power its 'Mission Possible' demonstrator flight.

Mentioned as: Benchmark Space SystemsNarrative GeneralOct 17, 2022The Exploration Company selects Benchmark Space Systems Propulsion System to power their ‘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.

Mentioned as: Benchmark Space SystemsOrg RelationshipOct 14, 2022The Exploration Company Selects Benchmark Space Systems Propulsion System To Power its ‘Mission Possible’ Demonstrator Flight in 2024

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.

Mentioned as: Benchmark Space SystemsNarrative GeneralOct 5, 2022Sherpa tug starts raising orbit more than a month after launch

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.

Mentioned as: Benchmark Space SystemsNarrative GeneralAug 24, 2022Benchmark Introduces Collision Avoidance Kit to Keep Popular Orbits Safer

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.

Mentioned as: BenchmarkTechnical ProductAug 24, 2022Benchmark Introduces Collision Avoidance Kit to Keep Popular Orbits Safer

Benchmark Space Systems is taking orders for its Cola Kit and plans to begin shipping to customers in early 2023.

Mentioned as: benchmark space systemsOrg RelationshipAug 9, 2022Benchmark unveils small satellite collision-avoidance kit

Benchmark Space Systems unveiled a Collision Avoidance (ColA) Kit featuring the firm’s heritage propulsion technology in a condensed package deployable aboard electric propulsion and non-propulsive smallsats and orbital transfer vehicles to enable rapid avoidance of approaching spacecraft and orbital debris.

Mentioned as: Benchmark Space SystemsTechnical ProductAug 9, 2022Benchmark Space Systems intends to keep popular orbits safer with their new Collision Avoidance Kit (CoLA)

Benchmark Space Systems unveiled a Collision Avoidance (ColA) Kit on 2022-08-09 in Burlington, Vermont.

Mentioned as: Benchmark Space SystemsOrg RelationshipAug 9, 2022Press Release: Benchmark to Keep Popular Orbits Safer with Collision Avoidance Kit

Benchmark’s ColA Kit is designed to be deployed aboard electric propulsion microsatellites, non-propulsive microsatellites, and orbital transfer vehicles (OTVs).

Mentioned as: BenchmarkTechnical ProductAug 9, 2022Press Release: Benchmark to Keep Popular Orbits Safer with Collision Avoidance Kit

SCOUT and Benchmark Space Systems have shared missions in the past and have synergies that create opportunities to work cooperatively to deliver pre-integrated, bundled solutions to the market.

Mentioned as: Benchmark Space SystemsOrg RelationshipAug 9, 2022Benchmark Space Systems intends to keep popular orbits safer with their new Collision Avoidance Kit (CoLA)

Benchmark Space Systems’ scalable, launch-vehicle-agnostic propulsion products and services support spacecraft ranging from 3U cubesats through ESPA-class vehicles (3 to 500 kg), lunar landers, spent launcher stages, and orbital transfer vehicles.

Mentioned as: Benchmark Space SystemsNarrative GeneralAug 9, 2022Benchmark Space Systems intends to keep popular orbits safer with their new Collision Avoidance Kit (CoLA)

AASC will direct customers who want 50 or 100 Xantus thrusters to Benchmark for fulfillment.

Mentioned as: Benchmark Space SystemsNarrative PlanAug 8, 2022Benchmark acquires Alameda Applied Science Corp. electric propulsion

Benchmark’s propulsion products support spacecraft ranging from 3U cubesats through ESPA-class satellites (3–500 kg), lunar landers, spent launcher stages, and orbital transfer vehicles.

Mentioned as: Benchmark Space SystemsNarrative GeneralAug 8, 2022Metal plasma thruster tech’s role in hybrid mobility packages from AASC now part of Benchmark Space’s propulsion systems

Benchmark’s hydrogen-peroxide (HTP) systems are designed to refuel on-orbit with propellant created from space ice and water.

Mentioned as: Benchmark Space SystemsNarrative GeneralAug 8, 2022Metal plasma thruster tech’s role in hybrid mobility packages from AASC now part of Benchmark Space’s propulsion systems

Benchmark’s 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.

Mentioned as: Benchmark Space SystemsNarrative GeneralAug 8, 2022Press Release: The Space Economy Gets Major Tech Advancement with Hybrid Mobility Packages

Benchmark Space Systems will acquire Alameda Applied Sciences Corporation’s electric propulsion technologies.

Mentioned as: Benchmark Space SystemsTechnical ProductAug 8, 2022Press Release: The Space Economy Gets Major Tech Advancement with Hybrid Mobility Packages

On 2022-08-08, Benchmark Space Systems planned to acquire Alameda Applied Science Corp.’s electric propulsion technologies.

Mentioned as: Benchmark Space SystemsOrg RelationshipAug 8, 2022Benchmark acquires Alameda Applied Science Corp. electric propulsion

Benchmark acquired AASC’s electric propulsion technology following an in-depth global evaluation of leading electric propulsion specialists.

Mentioned as: BenchmarkTechnical ProductAug 8, 2022Metal plasma thruster tech’s role in hybrid mobility packages from AASC now part of Benchmark Space’s propulsion systems

Benchmark scaled up to build more than 150 propulsion systems over an eighteen-month period to support in-space mobility and maneuverability for LEO, GEO, and cislunar missions.

Mentioned as: Benchmark Space SystemsOrg RelationshipAug 8, 2022Press Release: The Space Economy Gets Major Tech Advancement with Hybrid Mobility Packages

Benchmark’s hydrogen-peroxide (HTP) systems are designed to refuel on orbit with propellant created from space ice and water.

Mentioned as: Benchmark Space SystemsNarrative GeneralAug 8, 2022Press Release: The Space Economy Gets Major Tech Advancement with Hybrid Mobility Packages
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