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Active HORIZON European Commission

The Most Efficient Space Propulsion Ever Put in Space

€3.57M EUR

Funder European Commission
Recipient Organization Ion-X Sas
Country France
Start Date Jul 01, 2024
End Date Jun 30, 2026
Duration 729 days
Number of Grantees 1
Roles Coordinator
Data Source European Commission
Grant ID 101163320
Grant Description

Deficiencies in propulsion systemscompactness, power, cost-effectiveness, fuel efficiency, scalability, and adaptabilitycurtail the potential of small satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), hindering mission diversity and longevity.

The imminent surge in the deployment of small satellite constellations to fulfill communication, observation, and scientific needs, underscores the urgency of addressing these limitations. ION-X's ambition is to craft the most efficient propulsion system for orbital assets.

Our patented ionic liquid electrospray technology with unmatched thrust, ISP, and fuel efficiency, enables the versatility of configuring thrust-to-ISP ratios in-flight, enduring life durations, and vectoring boosts in orbit.

ION-Xs transition from technological demonstration to on-orbit operation and, subsequently, market availability will revolutionize the space propulsion paradigm by fortifying satellite mission capabilities and reshaping the course of space exploration.

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