Lukas Werling
CEO
InSpacePropulsion Technologies
ISPTech develops non-toxic, green propulsion systems utilizing self-pressurizing HyNOx and hypergolic HIP_11 propellants, designed for spacecraft of all sizes. Their technology addresses the dual challenges of high performance and reliability while significantly reducing thruster and propulsion system costs and lead times.
- Aerospace
- Clean Technology
- New Materials
Updated 12 days ago
Funding
Raised to date
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Founders
Felix Lauck
Co-founder
Product
Problem
Current space propulsion systems often present a trade-off between cost-effectiveness and high reliability. Traditional propellants can also be toxic and difficult to handle, increasing operational complexity and safety risks.
Solution
InSpacePropulsion Technologies (ISPTech) develops green in-space propulsion technologies designed to offer both high performance and reliability while reducing costs and lead times. Their solutions are based on two propellant technologies: HyNOx, a self-pressurizing propellant, and HIP\_11, a hypergolic green propellant. HyNOx combines nitrous oxide and ethane, offering ease of handling and affordability, while HIP\_11 uses highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide and an ionic liquid fuel to deliver performance with reduced hazards compared to conventional hypergolic propellants. These propellants enable simplified system architecture and decreased thruster costs.
Target Audience
ISPTech serves NewSpace companies, large satellite integrators, and institutional organizations requiring cost-effective, high-performance, and reliable green propulsion solutions for spacecraft ranging from CubeSats to large satellites, capsules, and landers.
Features
- **HyNOx Propellant:** A self-pressurizing combination of nitrous oxide and ethane, eliminating the need for a pressurant gas.
- **HIP_11 Propellant:** A hypergolic propellant combination of highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide and an ionic liquid fuel, offering high density and reduced hazards.
- **HyNOx Thruster Family:** Extensively tested thrusters capable of steady-state operation, with specific impulse up to 300s (vacuum).
- **Customizable Propulsion Systems:** Integrated propulsion systems with thrusters, tanks, and control units tailored for specific spacecraft needs.
- **CubeSat Propulsion Module:** A 4U CubeSat propulsion system based on the HyNOx-1 thruster, enabling significant delta-V.
- **Electric Ignition (HyNOx):** Eliminates the need for complex ignition systems.
- **Hypergolic Ignition (HIP_11):** Reliable ignition without preheating or catalysts.