NEUTRON STAR SYSTEMS

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NEUTRON STAR SYSTEMS

Localization

  • 50674
  • Cologne
  • Germany

Describe your activity

  • Neutron Star Systems is focused on commercializing a unique and first-of-its-kind electric propulsion system for high power space missions. This product offering meets the requirements for satellite servicing, moon and mars cargo missions that require faster and heavier spacecraft.

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Description

NSS is developing the SUPREME thruster – an EP technology that offers a unique combination of features based on superior operational flexibility, scalability, cost-effectiveness, and thrust efficiency compared to the competition. In high-power applications, the thruster outperforms status-quo EP technology, cutting costs by millions of euros through propellant mass savings.

Offers

  • Partnership for R&D Project
  • Products

Needs

  • Manufacturing, industrialisation
  • Partnership for R&D Project

START-UP

Participants

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Manuel LA ROSA BETANCOURT

Co-Founder

Landmarks

  • Turnover : NC.
  • Staff : 0 - 9
  • Category : Startup

Group / Member of

START-UP CHALLENGE

Innovative product

  • Innovative product : Plasma Propulsion Thrusters
  • SUPREME Thruster 5 kW
  • SUPREME Thruster 20 kW
  • SUPREME Thruster 100 kW
  • SUPREME Thruster 1000 kW

innovation technology

  • innovation technology : Superconductor-based readiness enhanced Magnetoplasmadynamic Electric Propulsion Systems.

Company Details

Skills

Satellites
  • Electromagnetic Technologies and Techniques
  • EMC/RFC/ESD
  • Spacecraft Electrical Power
  • Power system architecture
  • Power generation technologies
  • Energy storage technologies
  • Power conditioning and distribution including regulation, control and distribution
Launchers
  • Aerothermodynamics
  • Numerical methods
  • Sensors and Measurement Techniques
  • Propulsion
  • Electric propulsion technologies
  • Advanced propulsion
  • Supporting Propulsion Technologies and Tools
  • Structures
  • Launchers, re-entry vehicles, planetary vehicles
  • Thermal
  • Heat transport technology
  • Cryogenics and refrigeration
  • Thermal protection
  • Thermal analysis tools
  • Space R&D
  • Energy Storage and Power Conditioning
  • Materials, mechanics and processes
  • Propulsion and Aerothermodynamics
  • Industrial Organization
Ground
  • RF Systems, Payloads and Technologies
  • Telecommunication systems/subsystems
  • Mission Operation and Ground Data systems
  • Advanced system concepts
  • Mission operations

Equipment, technologies and process

  • Cryogenic Coolers
  • Propellant Tanks
  • Propellant Mass Controllers
  • Discharge Units
  • Anode
  • Cathodes
  • Power Processing Units
  • DC Bus Bars
  • Thermal Insulation Systems
  • Photovoltaic Panels
  • Virtual Reality
  • Cybersecurity
  • Plasma Vacuum Facilities
  • Power Electronics
  • Argon Propellant Storage Systems
  • High Temperature Superconductor Coils
  • Insulation materials
  • PICLAS based Numerical Tools
  • Electromagnetic Shielding
  • Applied Field Magnetoplasmadynamic
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Accelerated Fatigue Testing
  • IoT

Innovative projects

  • Superconductor-based Readiness Enhanced Magnetoplasmadynamic Electric Propulsion (SUPREME)
  • Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) Enhanced Entry System for Space Transportation (MEESST)

Awards

  • Awards :

References

  • References : European Space Agency (ESA) Head of Electric Propulsion
  • New Zealand Space Agency - Endorsement SUPREME Technology
  • Airbus S.A.S - Consortium SUPREME
  • Ariane Group - Advisory Board SUPREME
  • Airbus CRISA - Consortium SUPREME