New Space Laboratories develops propulsion systems that prioritize mission assurance through safety‑first architecture. Their engines remain inert until activation, use earth‑storable (non‑cryogenic) propellants, and include throttle and emergency shutoff capabilities to reduce failure modes and simplify handling.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Launch vehicle failures often stem from complex propulsion systems that require hazardous handling, exhibit combustion instability, and lack real‑time control, leading to catastrophic outcomes and costly mission delays.
Solution
New Space Laboratories offers a binary, non‑cryogenic Earth‑storable propellant architecture designed to remain inert until commanded ignition, eliminating accidental ignition risks during storage and integration. The system provides throttle and thrust‑termination capabilities, giving operators real‑time control and abort options unavailable with solid or hypergolic motors. By using non‑toxic, stable propellant components, ground handling hazards and facility requirements are dramatically reduced, accelerating pre‑launch operations. Stable, predictable combustion is achieved through a precision injector and acoustic damping, removing the acoustic coupling and instability that plague traditional liquid engines. The company applies disciplined validation and structured verification processes to certify reliability and mission assurance for launch customers.
Target Audience
Primary customers are aerospace and defense organizations that develop or operate launch vehicles, including satellite launch providers and government launch programs requiring high mission assurance and reduced handling risk.
Features
- Inert‑until‑operation design keeps propellant components non‑reactive until ignition, preventing accidental fires
- Safety‑first architecture with built‑in emergency shutoff and throttle/thrust‑termination for real‑time mission control
- Non‑cryogenic, Earth‑storable binary propellant eliminates toxic handling and complex cryogenic logistics
- Stable, predictable combustion achieved via precision injector plate and acoustic damping, removing liquid‑combustion instability
- Simplified ground operations: up to 10× greater propellant stability and up to 5× faster turnaround compared with hypergolic or cryogenic systems
- Disciplined validation and structured verification workflow to certify reliability for mission‑critical applications
- Modular fuel and oxidizer tanks with separate inert storage, supporting long‑term mission profiles