NextOrbit
NextOrbit

Engineering Next-Generation Satellite Propulsion

At NextOrbit we are developing advanced electric propulsion systems for small satellites (10-500Kg) — using water and iodine to enable safer, more efficient, and sustainable in‑space mobility.

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Products

WaterGun

WaterGun

Resistojet thruster · water propellant
A compact, low‑power propulsion system designed for precision orbit control, station keeping, and end‑of‑life disposal of small satellites. Uses non‑toxic water as propellant with passive storage.
Satellite class 10 – 80 kg
Total impulse (target) 200 s
Power <40 W
✓ Operational readiness: Q2 2027
Iodine Hall Thruster

Iodine Hall Thruster

Hall effect thruster · iodine propellant
India's first iodine based hall effect thruster.
Satellite class 100 – 500 kg
🔬 Operational readiness: Q4 2028

Timeline

Month 1 ✓ Completed
July 2026

Concept & Design

  • Design and development of prototype
Month 2
August 2026

Testing

  • Testing campaign& data analysis
Months 3 – 4
Sept – Oct 2026

Engineering Model

  • Engineering model designed and developed
  • Qualification environmental testing per LV spec
  • Secure launch slot for 2027 Q1
  • in‑house vacuum testing facility
Months 5 – 7
Nov 2026 – Jan 2027

Proto‑Flight Model (PFM)

  • Manufacture Proto‑Flight Model (PFM)
  • Full qualification environmental testing per LV spec
  • Initiate R&D for Hall Effect Thruster
Months 8 – 9
Feb – Mar 2027

Launch & In‑Orbit Demo

  • PFM launch 🚀
  • In‑orbit demonstration
  • Data analysis & publication
Months 10 – 12
Apr – Jun 2027

Production Ramp

  • production facility Established
  • Full focus on Hall Effect Thruster
Months 13 – 15
Jul – Sept 2027

HET Prototype

  • HET prototype
  • Testing & validation
  • R&D begins for reusable propulsion
Months 16 – 18
Oct – Dec 2027

HET Engineering Model

  • Engineering model development
  • Testing & validation
Months 19 – 21
Jan – Mar 2028

HET Production Model

  • Production model development
  • Testing & validation
  • Production Ramp up 2028 Q3
Next 8-10 years

Medium-heavy lift Reusable Launch Vehicle

  • To cater all near earth activities
  • Designed specifically for Lunar missions RLV
Next 12-15 years

Man on Moon

  • Land first Indian on the moon
  • Pave the way for permanent lunar presence Moon
Next 30 years

MARS

  • Man on Mars
  • Pave the way for permanent lunar presence Mars