Green Propulsion Technology for Satellite Mobility and Space Transportation

Green Propulsion Technology for Satellite Mobility and Space Transportation

Arkadia Space is developing a portfolio of green propulsion technologies designed to provide efficient, safe, and sustainable mobility solutions for satellites and spacecraft. The company specializes in propulsion systems based on high-test peroxide (HTP), positioning the propellant as a cleaner alternative to conventional space propulsion technologies while supporting applications ranging from satellite maneuvering and orbit maintenance to future in-space transportation systems.

At the core of Arkadia Space’s technology portfolio is its expertise in HTP-based propulsion systems, which leverage high-concentration hydrogen peroxide as a propellant for spacecraft mobility. The company develops complete propulsion solutions that integrate thrusters, propellant storage, feed systems, valves, electronics, and control software into compact architectures suitable for small satellites and larger spacecraft platforms. By utilizing a green propellant approach, Arkadia aims to simplify handling procedures while maintaining the performance required for orbital operations.

A key area of development is the company’s monopropellant propulsion technology, which uses hydrogen peroxide as the sole propellant source. These systems are designed to support attitude control, orbit correction, station-keeping, collision avoidance, and end-of-life deorbiting operations. The modular architecture enables propulsion systems to be tailored to different spacecraft classes while providing operators with greater flexibility in mission planning and orbital maneuver execution.

Beyond monopropellant systems, Arkadia Space is also advancing bipropellant propulsion technologies based on hydrogen peroxide and proprietary fuel combinations. These systems are designed to deliver higher performance for missions requiring increased maneuverability and mission flexibility. The technology expands the range of propulsion options available to spacecraft operators while supporting future applications in orbital transportation and deep-space exploration.

Supporting its propulsion development activities is Arkadia Space’s dedicated test infrastructure, which enables the company to design, validate, and qualify propulsion technologies in-house. The testing capabilities support the development of propulsion components, integrated systems, and complete propulsion modules, allowing performance verification under representative operating conditions and accelerating technology maturation from development to flight readiness.

A significant aspect of Arkadia’s technology strategy is the creation of an integrated propulsion ecosystem that combines propulsion hardware, testing capabilities, and system-level engineering expertise. By controlling the complete development cycle—from design and manufacturing to testing and qualification—the company aims to accelerate the adoption of green propulsion technologies across the satellite industry.

Through its focus on hydrogen peroxide-based propulsion, modular spacecraft mobility systems, and dedicated testing infrastructure, Arkadia Space is advancing a new generation of propulsion technologies designed to support safer, more sustainable, and more efficient space operations for commercial, institutional, and future exploration missions.

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About Arkadia Space

Arkadia Space is a Spain-based space technology company focused on the development of green propulsion solutions for satellites and spacecraft. The company specializes in propulsion systems based on high-test peroxide (HTP), including monopropellant and bipropellant technologies, propulsion modules, thrusters, and associated spacecraft mobility systems. Through in-house design, manufacturing, testing, and qualification capabilities, Arkadia Space develops propulsion technologies intended to improve spacecraft maneuverability while promoting safer and more sustainable access to space.

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beidou

Satellite NameOrbit Date
BeiDou-3 G4Geostationary Orbit (GEO)17 May, 2023
BeiDou-3 G2Geostationary Orbit (GEO)09 Mar, 2020
Compass-IGSO7Inclined Geosynchronous Orbit (IGSO)09 Feb, 2020
BeiDou-3 M19Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)16 Dec, 2019
BeiDou-3 M20Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)16 Dec, 2019
BeiDou-3 M21Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)23 Nov, 2019
BeiDou-3 M22Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)23 Nov, 2019
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BeiDou-3 M24Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)22 Sep, 2019

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Satellite NameOrbit Date
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GSAT0224MEO - Near-Circular05 Dec, 2021
GSAT0219MEO - Near-Circular25 Jul, 2018
GSAT0220MEO - Near-Circular25 Jul, 2018
GSAT0221MEO - Near-Circular25 Jul, 2018
GSAT0222MEO - Near-Circular25 Jul, 2018
GSAT0215MEO - Near-Circular12 Dec, 2017
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GSAT0217MEO - Near-Circular12 Dec, 2017
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Kosmos 2564--28 Nov, 2022
Kosmos 2559--10 Oct, 2022
Kosmos 2557--07 Jul, 2022
Kosmos 2547--25 Oct, 2020
Kosmos 2545--16 Mar, 2020
Kosmos 2544--11 Dec, 2019
Kosmos 2534--27 May, 2019
Kosmos 2529--03 Nov, 2018
Kosmos 2527--16 Jun, 2018

gps

Satellite NameOrbit Date
Navstar 82Medium Earth Orbit19 Jan, 2023
Navstar 81Medium Earth Orbit17 Jun, 2021
Navstar 78Medium Earth Orbit22 Aug, 2019
Navstar 77Medium Earth Orbit23 Dec, 2018
Navstar 76Medium Earth Orbit05 Feb, 2016
Navstar 75Medium Earth Orbit31 Oct, 2015
Navstar 74Medium Earth Orbit15 Jul, 2015
Navstar 73Medium Earth Orbit25 Mar, 2015
Navstar 72Medium Earth Orbit29 Oct, 2014
Navstar 71Medium Earth Orbit02 Aug, 2014

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Satellite NameOrbit Date
NVS-01Geostationary Orbit (GEO)29 May, 2023
IRNSS-1IInclined Geosynchronous Orbit (IGSO)12 Apr, 2018
IRNSS-1HSub Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (Sub-GTO)31 Aug, 2017
IRNSS-1GGeostationary Orbit (GEO)28 Apr, 2016
IRNSS-1FGeostationary Orbit (GEO)10 Mar, 2016
IRNSS-1EGeosynchronous Orbit (IGSO)20 Jan, 2016
IRNSS-1DInclined Geosynchronous Orbit (IGSO)28 Mar, 2015
IRNSS-1CGeostationary Orbit (GEO)16 Oct, 2014
IRNSS-1BInclined Geosynchronous Orbit (IGSO)04 Apr, 2014
IRNSS-1AInclined Geosynchronous Orbit (IGSO)01 Jul, 2013
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