T4i develops advanced propulsion systems for small satellites, offering enhanced in-space maneuverability and efficiency. Their product line includes cold gas, monopropellant, and electric propulsion solutions designed for diverse mission needs like collision avoidance, drag compensation, and end-of-life operations.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The increasing complexity and cost of space missions for small satellites necessitate propulsion systems that offer enhanced mobility and efficiency. Traditional propulsion solutions often present limitations in terms of performance, cost, or operational flexibility, hindering the expansion of new mission paradigms.
Solution
T4i develops advanced propulsion systems tailored for the small satellite market, enabling greater in-space maneuverability and more accessible space operations. The company offers a range of propulsion technologies, including cold gas, monopropellant, and electric propulsion systems, designed to meet diverse mission requirements. By focusing on innovative engineering and efficient propellant utilization, T4i aims to unlock new mission scenarios and reduce the overall cost of accessing and operating in space.
Target Audience
The primary customers are small satellite manufacturers, launch service providers, and organizations involved in space exploration and Earth observation missions requiring advanced in-space mobility solutions.
Features
- **Cold Gas Propulsion:** IANUS & PERSEUS systems offer up to 6 Degrees of Freedom (DoF) for collision avoidance, inspection, and proximity operations, utilizing Freon (R134a) propellant.
- **Monopropellant Systems:** The ALPHARD family provides Hydrogen Peroxide (HTP) based propulsion for small satellites and deployers, available in various thrust classes (10N, 20N, 200N) with customizable options.
- **Electric Propulsion:** REGULUS family systems utilize iodine as a propellant, offering robust, versatile, and cost-effective solutions for in-track maneuvers, drag compensation in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO), and end-of-life operations.
- **RF Plasma Propulsion:** Ambipolar propulsion systems based on magnetically enhanced RF plasma technology, featuring a simple design, no neutralizer, and multi-propellant capability (Iodine, Xenon, Argon, Krypton, water vapor).
- **Plasma Antennas:** Devices utilizing plasma discharge for transmitting, receiving, or reflecting electromagnetic waves, offering stealth capabilities and electrical reconfigurability.
- **Chemical Propulsion Technology:** Development of H2O2-based monopropellant, bipropellant (HTP-Kerosene), and hybrid (HTP-paraffin wax) systems for various space applications.