The Space Industry

A conversation about the performance, applications, and trade-offs of electrothermal water-based propulsion technologies for CubeSats and smallsats.

Show Notes

In this episode we speak to Marco Pavan, CEO and co-founder of satsearch member SteamJet Space Systems.

SteamJet Space Systems is a small satellite propulsion system manufacturer based in the UK specializing in electrothermal water-based propulsion for CubeSats.

In the podcast we discuss:
  • The current maturity level of electrothermal water-based propulsion technologies
  • Missions and maneuvers suited to flying water-based thrusters
  • How water compares with other green propellants
  • Future applications for this technology, such as in-orbit servicing and satellite de-orbiting
You can find out more about SteamJet Space Systems here on their satsearch supplier hub.

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What is The Space Industry?

The Space Industry by satsearch - sharing stories about the businesses taking us into orbit.

We delve into the opinions and expertise of the people behind the commercial space companies of today, who could become the household names of tomorrow. Find out more about the companies and technologies discussed on this show at satsearch.com.