SteamJet Space at SmallSat 2026 in Salt Lake City
SteamJet Space is pleased to announce our participation in the SmallSat 2026 Conference, taking place on 23–26 August 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Visit us at Booth 22 to
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Why CubeSat Mobility is Crucial for Constellation Deployment
By 2030, CubeSat mobility will become increasingly important as more than 25,000 satellites operate in low Earth orbit. A big part of them will be CubeSats in commercial constellations. They
Water-Based Cubesat Propulsion: Why Safe Propellants Are the Future of LEO
In recent times, many presentations on CubeSat propulsion have promised us a “green future”. At conferences, in white papers, and in promotional materials people talk about safe propellants, a sustainable
Demystifying Orbital Mobility: The Key to Sustainable Space Infrastructure
Today, Low Earth Orbit (LEO) density has reached a tipping point where orbital mobility is no longer an optional feature – it is a critical driver of mission viability, launch
Managing Phase Change and Freezing in Water-Based CubeSat Propulsion Water
Water may seem like a perfect propellant for CubeSats and Small Sats. It offers non-toxic operation, zero launch-site hazards, low-pressure storage, and ITAR-free procurement. For these reasons, water-based CubeSat propulsion
The Evolution of CubeSat Mobility: From Passive Drifting to Active Manoeuvring
Today, CubeSat mobility is a mandatory requirement for any modern mission. Ten years ago, a CubeSat was simply launched into orbit and left to drift. It relied entirely on the
The CubeSat Propulsion Guide: Choosing the Right Thruster for Your Mission
The CubeSat propulsion system is a critically important component that determines the satellite’s capabilities in orbit. Orbital mobility encompasses active collision avoidance maneuvers (CAM), station-keeping, and post-mission disposal (PMD) to
Orbital Mobility for Nanosatellite Constellations: Propulsive Response Times in Active Collision Avoidance
Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is no longer an empty space. Orbital Mobility has become a critical capability for satellite constellations operating in an increasingly crowded environment. The number of satellites