IENAI SPACE

Over the next 10 years, a staggering 11000 new satellites will be launched; 90% of these are Nano-Satellites: they weigh less than 10Kg, cost under 100k$, and are revolutionising, and democratizing, access to space; most follow the first open-access standard in the space sector: the CubeSat standard. CubeSats are quickly acquiring new, varied and crucial functionalities: from high-speed communication networks, satellite internet, IoT, and earth observation, to space exploration. However, one last challenge remains a limiting factor: the lack of on-board propulsion. ienai SPACE, a newly-established company located in Madrid (Spain), aims to be a one-stop-shop for highly efficient ionic-liquid electric propulsion systems and mission analysis for nano-satellites. We will provide propulsion modules following the plug&play philosophy of CubeSats, but deeply customized for each particular platform and mission: from 2U to 12U; from RAAN-spacing to Earth-Moon transits or de-orbiting (aim...