This company develops high-performance mobility solutions for satellites, capsules, and landing vehicles using patented rocket engine technology. Their validated propulsion systems enable rapid maneuvers and precise positioning for in-space applications. They offer in-house design, production, and testing capabilities for scalable aerospace mobility hardware.
Funding
$620K raised to dateRaised 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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Product
Problem
Small satellites require propulsion systems for orbital maneuvers, mission reconfigurations, and collision avoidance, but traditional systems often involve complex integration and high costs. This limits the flexibility and affordability of small satellite missions.
Solution
GATE Space offers the GATE Jetpack, a plug-and-play chemical propulsion system designed to provide cost-effective in-space mobility for small satellites. The GATE Jetpack simplifies integration by attaching to the satellite's payload adapter after full integration, making it compatible with ESPA-class satellites. Powered by the GATE Thruster, the system enables precise continuous deep throttling and differential thrust stabilization, allowing for three-axes stabilized orbit transfers without additional reaction control thrusters. The GATE Autopilot, a subscription-based service, manages the Jetpack, providing autonomous and safe orbital maneuvers.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes small satellite manufacturers and operators requiring in-space mobility solutions for various mission objectives, such as last-mile orbit adjustments, mission reconfigurations, and collision avoidance.
Features
- Bolt-on propulsion solution compatible with ESPA-class satellites
- GATE Thruster with deep throttling (1:10 ratio) and pulsed operation at 10 Hz
- Differential thrust balancing for three-axes stabilized orbit transfers
- Autonomous center of mass shift compensation
- GATE Autopilot subscription service for autonomous orbital maneuvers
- Green propellant handling and in-space refueling capabilities
- Scalable manufacturing for cost-efficiency