Rogue
Small electric plasma thruster for moving satellites
Magdrive
British startup building high-thrust electric plasma thrusters, aiming to give satellites both quick maneuvers and fuel efficiency. Its first thruster finished an in-orbit demonstration in 2026. (1 product in the atlas)
Products, by altitude
On the ground · 0 km · Earth’s surface
Testing ![]()
Known rounds
| Date | Round | Amount | Led by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Seed | $10.5M | Redalpine1 |
Milestones
- Feb 2026 Reported that its first in-orbit thruster demonstration showed plasma generation and full end-to-end system function. Company statement2
- Jun 2025 Two Rogue thrusters launched on SpaceX's Transporter-14 rideshare aboard a D-Orbit ION spacecraft, in a mission mainly funded by ESA's Marketplace program. Company statement2
Sources
Updated Oct 22, 2026 · How we source facts · Suggest a correction