Ion-X

Learn about ION-X, a French aerospace company developing ionic liquid electrospray thrusters for satellite propulsion, orbital maneuvering, and spacecraft operations.

ION-X is a French aerospace technology company developing electric propulsion systems for small satellites using ionic liquid electrospray technology. Its HALO-100X thruster accelerates charged particles through an electric field to generate propulsion without conventional chemical combustion or pressurized propellant storage. The system supports orbital maneuvering, station-keeping, collision avoidance, and spacecraft end-of-life management. ION-X completed an in-orbit firing demonstration in May 2025 and announced deliveries of additional propulsion units for satellite missions in 2026. Its technology builds on nanoscience research involving focused ion sources and electrohydrodynamic propulsion.

Manastu Space

Learn about Manastu Space, an aerospace company developing green satellite propulsion systems and thrusters for orbital maneuvering, collision avoidance, and spacecraft operations.

Manastu Space is an Indian aerospace technology company developing green propulsion systems for satellites, orbital transfer vehicles, and launch vehicle upper stages. Its propulsion technology uses hydrogen peroxide-based propellants, including the proprietary MS289 formulation, as alternatives to conventional toxic spacecraft fuels. The company’s product portfolio includes Vyom 2U, I-Booster, Sharanga, and GP-LAM propulsion systems for spacecraft of different sizes and mission requirements. Manastu Space has also conducted in-orbit propulsion testing through its Adyanta mission, demonstrating technology for satellite maneuvering, station-keeping, collision avoidance, and spacecraft deorbiting.

MIPRONS

Learn about MIPRONS, an aerospace company developing water-electrolysis propulsion systems and compact thrusters for nanosatellites and spacecraft maneuvering.

MIPRONS is an aerospace propulsion company developing compact spacecraft thrusters powered by water-electrolysis technology. Its patented propulsion architecture separates water into hydrogen and oxygen, which are used as propellants for spacecraft maneuvers. The company’s ALEXIUS propulsion system is designed for nanosatellites and small spacecraft requiring orbital adjustments, collision avoidance, and mission-critical maneuvering. MIPRONS is also researching hydrogen-based propulsion technologies for larger aerospace applications, including combustion chambers and ignition systems. Its approach focuses on using water as a storable propellant alternative to conventional chemical propulsion systems.

Aurora Propulsion Technologies

Aurora Propulsion Technologies develops and provides innovative, reliable, and efficient propulsion solutions for small satellites.

Aurora Propulsion Technologies is a space technology company that develops propulsion and deorbiting systems for small satellites and CubeSats. Its products include water-based resistojet thrusters for orbit adjustments, attitude control, and collision avoidance, along with plasma brake technology designed to remove satellites from orbit at the end of their missions. The company’s Aurora Resistojet Modules and Aurora Plasma Brake systems support satellite maneuverability, mission lifetime management, and orbital debris prevention without requiring large propulsion systems.