NewOrbit Space awarded ESA contract

We’re excited to announce that NewOrbit Space has been awarded its first contract from the European Space Agency - ESA for the further advancement of the air-breathing thruster and cathode!

NewOrbit has received a €175,000 contract through an open innovation program aimed at developing novel concepts and technologies for Very Low Earth Orbits (VLEO). This contract will focus on conducting coupling tests of the air-breathing ion thruster and air-breathing cathode to further advance our development of air-breathing electric propulsion.

NewOrbit is thrilled to work with the European Space Agency and we look forward to pioneering new orbits together!