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• Benchmark demonstrates high-throughput ASCENT thruster in hotfire testing at Edwards Air Force Base SpaceNews · 10 Dec 2025 SAN FRANCISCO – Benchmark Space Systems’ ASCENT-fueled Macaw thruster performed a 10-minute continuous burn, clearing the way for an on-orbit application of the propulsion technology, the company announced Dec. 10. “Beca...
• Benchmark wins $4.9 million award for ASCENT propulsion systems SpaceNews · 4 Sep 2024 SAN FRANCISCO – The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded Benchmark Space Systems $4.9 million to develop propulsion systems for ASCENT monopropellant. The two-year award announced Sept. 5 covers development of
• Benchmark adds Starlight thruster to partner network SpaceNews · 6 Aug 2024 LOGAN, Utah — Benchmark Space Systems announced a strategic partnership Aug. 5 with startup Starlight Engines. Under the agreement announced at the Small Satellite Conference here, Benchmark will offer hybrid
• Benchmark Space Systems flies first electric thruster SpaceNews · 19 Mar 2024 Benchmark Space’s first electric thruster is in orbit and ready to begin operations as the company moves into large-scale production of the systems.
• Benchmark wins AFRL award to develop thrusters for ASCENT SpaceNews · 29 Aug 2023 Benchmark Space Systems won a $2.81 million U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory contract to continue development and testing of thrusters running on Advanced Spacecraft Energetic Non-Toxic, ASCENT, fuel.
• Benchmark unveils driver assistance features for satellites SpaceNews · 7 Aug 2023 Benchmark Space Systems intends to offer satellite operators the type of driver assistance popular in automobiles.
• Benchmark signs contracts for metal plasma thrusters SpaceNews · 16 Mar 2023 Benchmark Space Systems announced contracts to sell around two dozen metal plasma thrusters based on technology the Burlington, Vermont-based startup acquired last year.
• Benchmark expands staff and facilities to meet demand SpaceNews · 15 Nov 2022 Benchmark Space Systems has nearly tripled its staff and established manufacturing facilities to produce as many as 1,000 engines in the United States and United Kingdom over five years.
• Benchmark unveils small satellite collision-avoidance kit SpaceNews · 9 Aug 2022 Benchmark Space Systems unveiled a collision avoidance kit designed to help small satellites dodge debris and steer clear of other spacecraft.
• Benchmark acquires Alameda Applied Science Corp. electric propulsion SpaceNews · 8 Aug 2022 Benchmark Space Systems announced plans Aug. 8 to acquire Alameda Applied Science Corp.’s electric propulsion technologies, and to begin offering customers hybrid chemical-electric propulsion systems.
• Benchmark works with Space Forge to develop reusable engines SpaceNews · 24 May 2022 Benchmark Space Systems announced plans May 24 to produce engines in the United Kingdom and to work with U.K. startup Space Forge to develop reusable chemical propulsion systems.
• Benchmark to triple production capacity to meet demand SpaceNews · 5 Apr 2022 Satellite propulsion startup Benchmark Space Systems announced plans April 5 to triple production capacity to meet growing demand for its Starling and Halcyon propulsion systems.
• Benchmark green propellant thrusters installed on Sherpa tug SpaceNews · 21 Dec 2021 The first set of green bipropellant thrusters developed by in-space propulsion company Benchmark Space Systems has been installed on a Sherpa tug by Spaceflight for launch in January.
• Benchmark Space Systems unveils in-space mobility-as-a-service business SpaceNews · 23 Jun 2021 Satellite propulsion startup Benchmark Space Systems has secured customers for a new ‘mobility-as-a-service’ business, which similar to a taxi ride will charge them based on the amount of propellant they use.
• Orbit Fab and Benchmark Space Systems to partner on in-space refueling technologies SpaceNews · 23 Feb 2021 Two startups are partnering on technology that they hope can jump-start the market for in-space refueling of satellites.