Blue Orbit Space Systems Bremen-based startup developing electric propulsion and plasma technology for small satellites Magdrive Develops high-thrust electric plasma propulsion systems for satellites and spacecraft using pulsed power and solid metal propellant 
| Blue Orbit Space Systems | Magdrive | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2022 | 2020 |
| Headquarters | Bremen, Germany | Harwell, United Kingdom |
| Type | private | private |
| Status | operating | operating |
| Employees | — | 37 |
| Total funding | — | $10.5M |
| Latest round | — | Seed |
| Sectors | Space Propulsion, Satellite Components & Subsystems | Space Propulsion, Satellite Components & Subsystems |
| Products listed | 7 | 3 |
| Federal contracts | — | — |
| Launches | — | — |
| Leaders listed | René Cartaya, Ahymerd Riveras, Dr. Marco Cen | Mark Stokes, Dr Thomas Clayson, Harald Nieder |
| News mentions | 0 | 17 |
How do Blue Orbit Space Systems and Magdrive compare?
Both companies work in Space Propulsion, Satellite Components & Subsystems. Blue Orbit Space Systems was founded in 2022 and Magdrive in 2020.