SteamJet Participation at Small Satellite Conference 2019
Held in Logan, Utah, this year’s SmallSat conference was the biggest ever, with more than 3,400 participants from 45 countries, representing over 1,000 organisations.
Small Satellite Conference 2019 put together companies – manufacturers of small satellites who were looking for innovative ways to increase the chances of mission success by using various design techniques, autonomy techniques, and streamlined processes that help detect and mitigate potential challenges. Conference participants had the opportunity to examine new technologies, design methods, and processes that could finally promote their propulsion systems.
From August 3-8, 2019, the SteamJet team visited the SmallSat Conference 2019 in Logan, Utah, USA. The purpose of the visit was to present the capabilities of our propulsion system and search for potential customers and launch partners for flight tests.
During the conference, the SteamJet team met with representatives of companies in the CubeSat market and introduced its propulsion system to potential customers. The team found that SteamJet’s thruster system attracted interest as a potential solution for small-satellite challenges, including orbit maintenance, deorbiting, collision avoidance, and mission-life extension.
Customer Interest and Flight Test Opportunities
Herewith, companies that planned to launch satellite constellations have expressed particular interest in our propulsion system. Finally, SteamJet reached preliminary agreements to conduct flight tests of its thruster system for orbit maintenance, deorbiting, collision avoidance, and mission-life extension, and to share the test results with potential customers. It was decided to demonstrate the propulsion system at its 2020 booth.
About SteamJet Space Systems
SteamJet Space Systems is a leading UK-based provider of high-performance satellite propulsion solutions. Its industry traction includes deployment on NASA’s Artemis II-associated K-RadCube missions, supporting its position as a trusted provider in the space industry. We specialise in water-based propulsion solutions designed specifically for CubeSats and Small Satellites (SmallSats), prioritising operational safety and rapid launch integration.
By pioneering the use of green propellants and intelligent thermal engineering, SteamJet enables complex LEO (Low Earth Orbit) manoeuvres — including orbital maintenance, collision avoidance, and de-orbiting — without the risks associated with toxic hydrazine or high-pressure cold gas systems, advancing green propulsion for space missions.
Steamjet Propulsion Technology
Our modular systems are engineered for seamless integration and maximum safety compliance:
SteamJet TunaCan Thruster: A compact, high-efficiency solution for 1U-3U CubeSats.
SteamJet TunaTank Thruster: A safe, high-performance electrothermal propulsion system.
SteamJet Thruster One: Scalable propulsion for larger SmallSat constellations.
Discover how SteamJet’s sustainable space propulsion innovations are providing the safety and reliability required for the next generation of crewed and robotic missions. Contact our engineering team for technical specifications and ICDs.