Halcyon
Small satellite thrusters running on less toxic peroxide fuel
Benchmark Space Systems
Vermont company that builds thrusters for small satellites, using non-toxic hydrogen peroxide fuel and compact electric thrusters, so spacecraft can change orbits, dodge debris and deorbit.
Products, by altitude
Low Earth orbit · 160–2,000 km
In service ![]()
In service Xantus metal plasma thruster
Tiny solid-fuel electric thruster for small satellites
Milestones
- Apr 2026 DARPA selected Benchmark for a feasibility and design study under its LASSO program for small spacecraft operating in very low lunar orbit. Company statement1
Sources
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