Neumann Space has completed the initial testing of the Neumann Drive ND-50 on the EDISON Satellite.
“We are thrilled to achieve this first success with Space Inventor. We are grateful that they trusted us to join the EDISON mission under the umbrella of the European Space Agency. Getting to successfully fire the Neumann Drive so quickly is a testament to the great work both teams have done in the lead up to this mission and to the quality and maturity of our respective technologies. We are fortunate to have had the support from Space Inventor and from the Australian Space Agency for this project and look forward to a very exciting testing campaign in the next few months onboard this satellite," said Neumann Space’s CEO, Herve Astier.
Neumann Space is focused on providing in-space electric propulsion boosting spacecraft. The EDISON Mission is a part of the European Space Agency’s Pioneer programme, designed to support emerging companies seeking to provide new satellite communications technologies and services.
"We are excited to see the Neumann Drive successfully operating onboard our Edison satellite as part of this ESA ARTES funded mission. These first firings mark a significant step in demonstrating advanced in-orbit propulsion, and we are eager to continue testing its capabilities. This collaboration with Neumann Space highlights the potential for innovative propulsion solutions, and we look forward to exploring future opportunities together to enhance satellite mobility and sustainability in space," stated CTO of Space Inventor, Peter Davidsen.