- ienai SPACE specializes in ionic-liquid electric propulsion systems designed to enhance mobility for nano-satellites, removing entry barriers for adopting advanced propulsion technologies.
- The company offers customizable space mobility analysis and propulsion systems tailored to specific satellite missions, maximizing efficiency and performance in the smallest satellites.
- Founded by Daniel Pérez Grande, ienai SPACE is a European-based company that is making significant strides in the global space market, particularly in the nano-satellite segment.
Electric propulsion systems have advanced and emerged as a game-changing satellite technology. Being a friendly alternative to traditional chemical propulsion systems, it is more efficient and environmentally sustainable.
By pushing the boundaries of electric propulsion technology, ienai SPACE is transforming the way satellites move in space.
Propulsion Systems for Manoeuvre
By changing the game in space mobility, ienai SPACE is a one-stop shop for highly efficient ionic-liquid electric propulsion systems and mission analysis for nano-satellites.
Their electric propulsion system, ATHENA helps to remove entry barriers for adopting electric propulsion technologies.
This makes it easier for satellite manufacturers and integrators to understand their propulsion requirements and maximize mobility in space.
"We really can’t wait for our clients to get their hands on ATHENA, our electric propulsion system. It will offer them world-class efficiency, compactness, and customisation options to cater for a wide range of space missions." Daniel Pérez Grande, CEO and Co-Founder of ienai SPACE remarks.
The technology plays a critical role in the development of next-generation satellite systems, thus enabling greater mobility, flexibility, and sustainability in space.
It is designed to be customizable, adaptable and scalable, making it an attractive solution for a wide range of satellite applications.
A New Era in Space Exploration
ienai SPACE was built on the vision to democratize access to advanced propulsion technologies in the space sector. The core product is specifically designed for the smallest satellites on the market.
By providing a suite of comprehensive services that include propulsion systems and space mobility analysis, ienai SPACE is one pitstop for space mobility.
Founded by Daniel Pérez Grande, David Morante Gonzalez, Sara Correyero Plaza, and Mick Wijnen, the Spanish company is at the forefront of revolutionizing nano-satellite propulsion.
The company is working towards manoeuvring-as-a-service, an end-to-end business model for streamlining propulsive phases in satellites under 300kg.
By introducing the world's first fully customizable on-board electric propulsion system, based on electrospray technology, the thrusters can be tailored to the requirements and constraints of any mission and platform.
This would mean that their products are uniquely engineered to meet the challenges of pushing the spacecraft further for a longer duration.
With features that make the company stand out, ienai SPACE is optimizing aerospace operations and subsystems.
The company has also introduced products that offer tools to help their clients figure out the most appropriate solution they seek.
Core Advantages
- Modular – By offering additional thruster modules, satellite pointing or reaction wheel saturation is possible without gimbals or other complex approaches.
- Versatile – The thrust profile of the system can be adjusted to deliver higher thrust and specific impulse, at higher operating power.
- Adaptable – The product can be tailored to custom form factors, minimizing the system's footprint in the spacecraft, and allowing maximum payload occupation.
Market Impact and Potential Growth
Since its inception, ienai SPACE has secured significant funding for its innovation and growth. With its latest funding, the company has raised €7 million.
“The funding result is a fantastic achievement and a testament to the amazing efforts made by our team every single day. It allows us to consolidate the next steps towards commercialisation of our core products, which in turn enables us to substantially grow the business." Grande added.
The company keeps leveraging the solid support it keeps receiving from the investment to accelerate the commercial production stage of its propulsion system, expand its client base, and open innovative facilities that aid in its growth.
Edited By Annette George
