Impulse Space

Introducing Deneb, a powerhouse hydrocarbon engine designed for unmatched performance. Deneb's ox-rich staged combustion cycle combined with a high area ratio expansion nozzle will deliver 15,000 pounds of thrust — setting it up to be one of the highest-performing liquid oxygen/liquid methane engines ever flown, per its creator, Thomas Mueller. Designed for reliability and manufactured with a lean, scalable approach, Deneb is built with our proprietary, in-house components, from precision valves to advanced turbomachinery. Impulse is now nearing the first test of our development engine. This engine will power Helios, our solution for delivering payloads from LEO to GEO in under a day — no more waiting months with electric propulsion. Pair Helios with a low-cost LEO launch, and you’ve got the fastest, most economical way to reach high-energy orbits and the inner solar system.

Two for two — both CubeSats successfully deployed! 🛰️✅ Following last week's burn, Mira deployed FOSSA Systems' IoT CubeSat, FOSSASat TAT-0. Developed entirely in-house, the FOSSA team quickly established contact, completed commissioning, and confirmed stable operations. Now with Mira feeling a bit lighter, we turn our focus to upcoming hosted payload operations. 🚀 https://lnkd.in/gzXmVcuk #LEOExpress2

I’ll be participating in a fireside chat at #SmallSatSymposium 2025 on Feb. 5. Looking forward to talking about Impulse Space and how we’re building an efficient and affordable future of in-space transportation.   https://lnkd.in/gW3CWTCY

This vehicle makes frequent maneuvers. We burned, we beaconed, we delta-V completed. ✅ Mira executed a smooth check-out burn with controlled thruster pulsing to steer the spacecraft — seen here from both sides of the vehicle. https://lnkd.in/gzXmVcuk #LEOExpress2

Blink and you’ll miss it: one smooth CubeSat deploy. 🛰️ Mira has successfully completed the orbital insertion of Bluebon, a 6U-XL CubeSat from SatRev, as part of RIDE! space’s Deep Blue Mission. Mira’s mission isn’t over yet — more maneuvers are on the horizon. Stay tuned. https://lnkd.in/gzXmVcuk #LEOExpress2

Mira’s serving up space views. 🌎 LEO Express-2 is progressing smoothly, with healthy uplink and downlink established and all systems performing within expectations. For more, view our latest mission update: https://lnkd.in/gzXmVcuk

New mission patch just dropped.    Thank you to our customers and partners for their trust and collaboration in this mission.  #LEOExpress2

🚀 LEO Express-2 is officially underway!    Mira has successfully launched on its second mission aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-12 rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Following deployment, we have successfully received initial data from Mira, verified nominal operation of our attitude control system, and are continuing to work through commissioning steps. Go Mira! Stay tuned for mission milestones, updates, and images as Mira’s journey unfolds: https://lnkd.in/gzXmVcuk    #LEOExpress2 #ImpulseSpace

Mira is a go for launch! 🚀    In preparation for LEO Express-2, we’ve completed all pre-launch checks and integrated with SpaceX’s Falcon 9 at Vandenberg Space Force Base.    This mission builds on the record-breaking success of LEO Express-1, pushing boundaries with upgraded systems and ambitious objectives:    ✨ Satellite Deployment: Delivering commercial CubeSats to their exact orbital destinations, including payloads from FOSSA Systems and others.   🌍 Hosted Payload Operations: Supporting Non-Earth Imagery (NEI) missions with HEO at multiple orbits.    🚀 Exolaunch Collaboration: Flying the first-ever EXOpod on an OTV, as part of our partnership with Exolaunch, advancing satellite deployment technologies.    ⚡ Rapid Maneuvering: Demonstrating Mira’s Saiph thrusters in action with high-thrust orbital maneuvers.    📡 Advanced Communications: Debuting new dual-redundant S- and X-band radios and expanded ground stations.  LEO Express-2 represents not just a mission, but a demonstration of what’s possible. With each launch, Mira proves that efficient, reliable, and adaptable in-space transportation is not just a goal — it’s a reality.  Stay tuned for mission updates, imagery, and milestones as Mira embarks on its journey: https://lnkd.in/gzXmVcuk #LEOExpress2 #ImpulseSpace

"I think working at a startup has made me a smarter engineer." Meet Brynne Hunt, an avionics electrical engineer and our digital electronics specialist who has designed, built, and tested flight hardware, developed custom flight computing units, and advanced our in-house radio systems — all while helping shape the future of Mira and Helios. Want to work where you can take full ownership of your projects and see your designs launch into space? Explore open roles and join the team driving rapid innovation: impulsespace.com/careers 🚀 #ImpulseSpace #EngineeringCareers #SpaceInnovation