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Une collaboration stratégique au service des missions institutionnelles et commerciales, qui contribue directement à l’autonomie technologique de la France et de l’Europe.

ThrustMe, a French provider of advanced in-orbit propulsion solutions for the industrial space era, has successfully entered the North American market, securing partnerships with 10 prominent U.S. and Canadian companies. Notable customers include Starfish, Astro Digital, Magellan Aerospace, Lumen Orbit, Oligo, Turion Space, and Terran Orbital. This achievement comes after only 18 months of industrial production, marking a significant milestone in the company’s international expansion.

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ThrustMe, a satellite propulsion company based in France, is making a strategic push into the U.S. space market, securing a roster of new American customers.

The company announced Feb. 4 it has signed deals with a diverse set of U.S. firms, including Starfish Space, Astro Digital, Magellan Aerospace, Lumen Orbit, Oligo Space, Turion Space, and Terran Orbital, a subsidiary of defense giant Lockheed Martin. 

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Recrutement d’un directeur industriel issu de l’automobile, proximité des fournisseurs, automatisation contrôlée des process… La pépite du newspace ThrustMe s’organise pour produire un moteur de minisatellite par jour.

ONERA, ThrustMe, and Airbus Defence and Space have initiated the IPISC project (Iodine Propulsion Interaction with Satellites and Components), supported by ESA and CNES. This project aims to evaluate the potential of iodine as a new propellant for satellites weighing over 500 kg, focusing on the interaction between iodine propulsion systems and a range of satellite materials and components. Iodine-based propulsion offers an alternative to noble gases like xenon.

The Association Aéronautique et Astronautique de France (3AF) recognizes outstanding achievements in aeronautics and astronautics. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the 3AF and the organizers for this recognition and a memorable ceremony. Congratulations to all the awardees for their exceptional contributions.