Francho García
CEO
Arkadia Space
Arkadia Space develops and commercializes high-performance, green propulsion systems, including monopropellant and bipropellant thrusters, for satellites and space vehicles. The company offers a sustainable alternative to traditional toxic propellants, providing comparable performance at a lower cost. These propulsion modules enable enhanced in-orbit services and space mobility for commercial space companies.
- Aerospace
- Clean Technology
- Hardware
Updated 23 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
$3.1MRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Traditional satellite propulsion systems often rely on toxic propellants like hydrazine, posing environmental and safety risks during handling and launch. These systems can also be expensive, limiting accessibility for some space companies and hindering the development of in-orbit services.
Solution
Arkadia Space develops and commercializes propulsion systems for satellites and space vehicles that utilize green propellants as a non-toxic alternative to hydrazine. Their technology aims to provide comparable performance to traditional systems while significantly reducing costs. By using high-concentration hydrogen peroxide and high-performance fuel, Arkadia Space enables sustainable space exploration and facilitates in-orbit services for space logistics companies. The company offers a range of thrusters and propulsion modules, including monopropellant and bipropellant options, designed to be a smart and environmentally conscious choice for space propulsion needs.
Target Audience
Arkadia Space targets satellite manufacturers, space logistics companies, and organizations involved in in-orbit services that require high-performance, cost-effective, and sustainable propulsion solutions.
Features
- Green propellant-based propulsion systems utilizing high-concentration hydrogen peroxide
- Monopropellant thrusters offering 5N thrust
- Development of hypergolic bipropellant engines
- In-house orbital engines test center for rapid engine design and testing
- Transient vacuum bench to replicate space conditions during engine start-up