Blue Orbit develops plasma‑based propulsion and industrial solutions that extend satellite lifespans and boost performance. Its product line includes electric thrusters—gridded ion, Hall effect, and air‑breathing models—tailored for small to medium‑size satellites, delivering high efficiency and precise maneuvering.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Satellites, especially small to medium-sized platforms, face limited operational lifespans due to inefficient propulsion and the need for frequent orbital adjustments. In agriculture and food processing, water and air contamination require chemical treatments that increase costs and environmental impact.
Solution
Blue Orbit provides plasma‑based electric thrusters—including gridded ion, Hall‑effect, and air‑breathing designs—to deliver high specific impulse and precise thrust for small and medium satellites, extending mission duration and improving maneuverability. The company also offers a plasma‑activated water and air purification unit that disinfects, purifies, and enriches water for food production and agriculture, while reducing reliance on chemicals and enhancing plant growth and crop health. Both product lines leverage advanced plasma generation to achieve high efficiency, low mass, and sustainable operation. The thrusters are available in compact form factors suitable for integration into satellite bus designs, and the industrial plasma unit can be deployed in farms, seafood processing facilities, and packaging lines to improve safety and sustainability.
Target Audience
Primary customers are satellite manufacturers and operators of small to medium spacecraft, as well as agricultural producers, food processors, and seafood companies seeking chemical‑free water and air treatment solutions.
Features
- Gridded Ion Thruster delivering up to 50 mN thrust with specific impulse > 2000 s in a 90 × 85 × 115 mm package
- Hall‑Effect Thruster providing < 100 mN thrust and up to 1500 kNs total impulse for precise orbit control
- Air‑Breathing Thruster offering < 20 mN thrust with low power consumption for atmospheric operation
- Resistojet thruster variant delivering 27‑30 mN thrust and specific impulse 103‑108 s for versatile propulsion needs
- Plasma‑Activated Water Unit that disinfects water, enhances nutrient availability, and promotes seed germination without chemical additives
- Dual‑function plasma system for air and water purification, removing pollutants and microorganisms in food and seafood processing environments
- Compact, lightweight designs optimized for small satellite integration and modular industrial deployment