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A Hall thruster, or Hall-effect thruster, is a type of electric propulsion system often used in space for satellite navigation. It generates thrust by accelerating charged particles, typically xenon. This

From Lab to Orbit: Achieving Mission Assurance in CubeSat Propulsion

March 31, 2026

Today, CubeSat technology is becoming more and more sophisticated. The cost of making a mistake in orbit is as high as ever, because these errors are often impossible to correct.

Interview at SpaceComm Expo Europe: SteamJet CEO Marco Pavan on Water‑Based CubeSat Thrusters

March 23, 2026

Marco Pavan, CEO of the British startup SteamJet Space Systems, gave an interview to Reuters during Space-Comm Expo Europe (March 4–5, 2026). During the conversation, he spoke about a technology

How We Measure Thrust for Artemis II

March 16, 2026

Measuring Thrust in Space Missions In space, any spacecraft needs a propulsion system to perform maneuvers. Even small thrusters can make a huge difference by delivering orbit correction, station keeping,

What Is a FEEP Thruster? Field-Emission Electric Propulsion for Small Satellites

March 10, 2026

The small satellite market has been expanding rapidly over the past decade. CubeSats are no longer used solely for educational purposes but have evolved into a vital tool for Earth

SteamJet Space at Space-Comm Expo Europe 2026

March 2, 2026

SteamJet Space will attend the Space-Comm Expo Europe on 4-5 March 2026. It is one of the key space industry events in Europe that is going to take place in

Cold Gas Propulsion for Small Satellites

February 24, 2026

As the space industry shifts toward more compact and agile platforms, selecting the right small satellite propulsion system has become a critical mission-design decision. Among the various technologies available, cold

Electrothermal Propulsion Testing for SteamJet Thrusters

February 16, 2026

Understanding how heat moves through an electrothermal propulsion system is critical when the thruster is mounted directly onto a spacecraft. We conducted a detailed thermal mapping campaign to evaluate operational

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