Benchmark Space Systems
Benchmark expands staff and facilities to meet demand
Benchmark Space Systems has nearly tripled its staff and established manufacturing facilities to produce as many as 1,000 engines in the United States and United Kingdom over five years.
Benchmark unveils small satellite collision-avoidance kit
Benchmark Space Systems unveiled a collision avoidance kit designed to help small satellites dodge debris and steer clear of other spacecraft.
Benchmark acquires Alameda Applied Science Corp. electric propulsion
Benchmark Space Systems announced plans Aug. 8 to acquire Alameda Applied Science Corp.’s electric propulsion technologies, and to begin offering customers hybrid chemical-electric propulsion systems.
Benchmark to triple production capacity to meet demand
Satellite propulsion startup Benchmark Space Systems announced plans April 5 to triple production capacity to meet growing demand for its Starling and Halcyon propulsion systems.
Propellant leak forces Sherpa tug off SpaceX rideshare mission
A Sherpa tug has been removed from an upcoming SpaceX rideshare mission after its propulsion system developed a leak, forcing Spaceflight to find new rides for 10 cubesats.
Benchmark green propellant thrusters installed on Sherpa tug
The first set of green bipropellant thrusters developed by in-space propulsion company Benchmark Space Systems has been installed on a Sherpa tug by Spaceflight for launch in January.
Satellite propulsion startup Benchmark eyes growth in military market
Small satellite propulsion suppliers see opportunities in the military market as the Pentagon shifts focus to smallsats.
Benchmark Space Systems unveils in-space mobility-as-a-service business
Satellite propulsion startup Benchmark Space Systems has secured customers for a new ‘mobility-as-a-service’ business, which similar to a taxi ride will charge them based on the amount of propellant they use.
Starfish Space testing software for constellation-managing Otter space tugs
Starfish Space, a startup founded by former Blue Origin and NASA engineers, is developing space tugs to help manage rapidly growing megaconstellations.
Orbit Fab and Benchmark Space Systems to partner on in-space refueling technologies
Two startups are partnering on technology that they hope can jump-start the market for in-space refueling of satellites.
