About

We provide green in-space propulsion technologies for every spacecraft. Based on more than a decade of research and development activities at DLR.  

InSpacePropulsion Technologies (ISPTech) is a Spin-Off of the Institute of Space Propulsion at the German Aerospace Center (DLR).

Current space propulsion systems offer either low cost or a high reliability. With our solutions – based on thousands of hot firing tests at DLR’s facilities – we can serve both worlds: offering low costs with high performance and high reliability.

Our two technologies are suitable for all spacecraft sizes and classes – ranging from cubesats to large satellites, capsules or landers. No matter, if you are a NewSpace player, a large satellite integrator or an institutional organisation, we will offer the right propulsion solution for your specific application. 

The Propellants

We offer propulsion systems based on two technologies: The self-pressurizing HyNOx and the patented, hypergolic HIP_11 propellant. Learn more about them here.

The Products

We offer cost-effective and high-performance propulsion for your mission and space craft. Extensively tested thrusters, capable systems and more.

The Team

Learn more about the founders and our motivated team – combining experience from the space industry and new ideas.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Easy to handle, non-toxic, green propulsion solutions
  • Solutions for NewSpace as well as the conventional space market
  • A significant decrease of thruster and propulsion system costs & lead times
  • Propulsion systems for all sizes and classes of spacecrafts – from satellites to servicing vehicles, capsules and landers

The HyNOx Thruster Family.

Extensively tested. Steady-state capable.

HyNOx Thrusters

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Propellants

ISPTech offers not one, but two green propellants. The corresponding technologies are based on more than 10 years of research and development activities at the German Aerospace Center (DLR).

HyNOx

THE SELF-PRESSURIZING PROPELLANT

HyNOx is the combination of nitrous oxide (N2O) and ethane (C2H6). Both of these components are non-toxic, affordable and easily available.

The propellants are stored under saturated conditions in the tanks. They have a high vapor pressure in the relevant temperature range – enabling a simple system architecture. There is no need for a pressurant gas.

Specific impulse (vacuum)up to 300 s
Storage densityup to 700 kg/m³ for N2O
up to 300 kg/m³ for C2H6
Ignitionelectric
Special featurescold-gas capable, no preheating
Suitable forsmall spacecraft
cost-driven applications

The HyNOx Thruster Family.

Extensively tested. Steady-state capable.

HyNOx Thrusters

HIP_11

THE GREEN HYPERGOLIC PROPELLANT

HIP_11 is a hypergolic propellant combination consisting of highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and an ionic liquid fuel. Compared to conventional hypergolic propellants, it offers similar performance but higher density and significantly reduced hazards.

Specific impulse (vacuum)up to 310 s
Storage densityup to 1440 kg/m³ for 98% H2O2
up to 1100 kg/m³ for fuel
Ignitionhypergolic
Special featuresno preheating, no catalyst
Suitable forlarge spacecraft
performance-driven applications

HIGH PERFORMANCE.

HIGH DENSITY.

Green and hypergolic is no contradiction.

Products

What we offer

Propulsion for every spacecraft and mission.

HyNOx Propulsion Systems

From standarized CubeSat propulsion units to tailored solutions for your spacecraft – ISPTech offers integrated propulsion systems with thrusters, tanks and control units.

HyNOx Thruster Family

Learn more about our extensively tested HyNOx thrusters – delivering high performance, precision and unlimited impulse bit.

HIP_11 Propulsion Solutions

Thrusters and propulsion systems for our unique hypergolic propellant are currently under development.

HyNOx Propulsion Systems

BUILT FROM STANDARD BLOCKS – CUSTOMIZED FOR YOUR SPACECRAFT

ISPTech develops, tests and supplies propulsion systems for every spacecraft and mission, based on its HyNOx thrusters and proprietary control unit. Propellant tanks and pressure system components are produced by a list of carefully selected suppliers.

Customizable Propulsion Systems

Included hardwareHyNOx thrusters
Propellant tanks
Feed system with sensors
Pressure relief components
Fill and drain interface
Structural mount to S/C (customized)
Heaters
Electronic control unit (ECU)
InterfacesCustomized mechanical interface
Supply voltage 22-33 VDC (customizable)
Communication with ECU via CAN
ServicesThruster acceptance testing and derivation of performance models
Propulsion system integration and characterisation
Fueling
System and tank condition model
Thrust classesHyNox-200 Thruster (50-400 N)
HyNOx-22 Thruster (11-44 N)
HyNOx-5 Thruster (2.5-10 N)
HyNOx-1 Thruster (0.5-2.0 N)
Cold Gas Thrusters
Impulse classCubeSat Propulsion Systems up to 5,000 Ns
Customized Propulsion Systems starting from 5,000 Ns
Performanceup to 290 s for hot gas
up to 60 s for cold gas
Temperature rangeThruster operatable for saturated fluid temperatures:
-29°C to +32°C

System survivability temperature range customizable
Propellant feedingLiquid or gaseous, depending on mission requirements.
StatusDemonstrator under testing
Customer projects ongoing
Request additional information or quote

4U CubeSat Propulsion Module

ISPTech is currently developing a 4U CubeSat Propulsion System based on its HyNOx-1 thruster – enabling significant deltaV in a short amount of time.

Thrusters1x HyNOx-1
4x Resistojets or Cold Gas Thrusters
Dimensions4U (209.3 x 209.3 x 110.0 mm³)
StatusUnder development
In-orbit demonstrations in 2025
Pre-order now or request detailed specifications

HyNOx Thruster Family

EXTENSIVELY TESTED. STEADY-STATE CAPABLE.

HyNOx thrusters are developed based on years of research at the DLR-Institute of Space Propulsion. The development includes thousands of hot firings under atmospheric and vacuum conditions.

HyNOx-10.5 – 2 NAvailable from Q3 2024.
HyNOx-52.5 – 10 NDevelopment on request.
HyNOx-2211 – 44 NAvailable now.
HyNOx-200100 – 400 NAvailable from Q1 2025.
HYNOX THRUSTER FAMILY STATUS
Request specifications, lead times and quotations.

HyNOx-22

Thrust range11 – 44 Ndemonstrated in vacuum
Specific impulse> 280 sdemonstrated in vacuum
Continous operation15 mindemonstrated in vacuum, can be increased
Throughput> 60 kgdemonstrated in vacuum, can be increased
Ignitions> 4,000demonstrated in vacuum, can be increased
Minimum impulse bit< 1 Ns
< 50 ms		hot gas, demonstrated in vacuum
cold gas
Interface4x M4adjustable
Power10 W

20 W (200 ms)

2W		for ignition

flow control valve hit, per valve

flow control valve hold, per valve
Mass< 570 gincluding flow control valves
StatusAvailable nowqualified for NewSpace customer
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HyNOx-1

Thrust range1 -2 Ndemonstrated in vacuum
Specific impulse> 270 secdemonstrated in vacuum
Continous operation15 mindemonstrated in vacuum, can be increased
Throughput> 1.1 kgdemonstrated in vacuum, can be increased
Ignitions> 3,000demonstrated in vacuum, can be increased
Minimum impulse bit< 50 mNs
TBD		hot gas, demonstrated in vacuum
cold gas
Interface4x M4adjustable
Power10 W

9 W

0.5 W		for ignition

flow control valve hit, per valve

flow control valve hold, per valve
Mass< 200 gincluding flow control valves
StatusAvailable from Q3 2024Qualification ongoing
Pre-order now or request detailed specifications

HyNOx-200

Thrust range100 – 400 Ndemonstration target
Specific impulse> 290 secdemonstration target
Statusavailable from Q1 2025in development, atmospheric testing conducted
Request detailed specifications

HIP_11 Propulsion

GREEN AND HYPERGOLIC IS NO CONTRADICTION.

Based on years of basic research at DLR, multiple battleship thrusters for the HIP_11 technology were developed. The current focus is the development of a 200 N HIP_11 thruster.

Interested? Request further information.

Team

Meet us

THE FOUNDERS

Dr.-Ing. Lukas Werling

Co-founder / CEO

Lukas headed a rocket engine test facility and worked for more than 12 years in the field of green rocket propulsion. He has more than 9 years of experience as a group leader and project manager at DLR’s Institute of Space Propulsion. 

During his time at DLR he filed several patents and published more than 40 papers in the field of green rocket propulsion. 

He holds a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Stuttgart.

Felix Lauck

Co-founder / CTO

Felix has worked for more than 7 years on green propellants at DLR’s Institute of Space Propulsion.   Felix is an expert on hypergolic ignition and likes to work with hydrogen peroxide.

As PhD project he developed the novel hypergolic propellant combination HIP_11.

THE TEAM

Julian Dobusch

Lead Engineer HyNOx Propulsion

Robert Rödinger

Propulsion Systems Engineer

Jan Witte

Lead Engineer MAIT

Matthias Haßler

Propulsion Engineer

Florian Merz

Propulsion Engineer

Constantin Bleul

Engineering Intern

Vincent Stratmann

Working Student Propulsion

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Green propulsion for your mission.

You are developing a spacecraft and need a green, low-cost and high-performance propulsion system? Send us an email!

ISPTech is located at one of the most advanced and largest test facilities for rocket engines in Europe: The DLR site Lampoldshausen.

Address

InSpacePropulsion Technologies GmbH
c/o Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt
Im Langen Grund 1
74239 Hardthausen
Germany

Email

contact@isptech.space

Phone


+49 172 7664710

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