ENPULSION GmbH
aka Enpulsion, IFM Nano
ENPULSION GmbH, founded in 2016 as a spin-off from FOTEC (research subsidiary of the University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt), produces Field Emission Electric Propulsion (FEEP) thruster systems for small satellites. The company's NANO and MICRO product families are the only compact, scalable modular FEEP systems commercially available, with over 200 units launched by early 2024. In March 2026, ENPULSION secured €22.5 million in growth funding to expand its US market presence.
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ENPULSION NANO / NANO R3
operationalCompact FEEP thruster for CubeSats and small satellites (1–50 kg class), offering high specific impulse with precise throttleability. Over 200 units in orbit by 2024.
Since 2018
ENPULSION MICRO R3
operationalScaled-up FEEP system for microsatellites (50–200 kg), providing higher thrust while maintaining FEEP efficiency advantages.
Since 2020
NEXUS
developmentENPULSION's most powerful FEEP propulsion system announced May 2025, designed for spacecraft up to 500 kg with significantly increased thrust and orbit-raising capability.
Since 2026
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