Arkadia Space: A New Generation of Sustainable Space Enginesbroad
Arkadia Space · Horizon Europe grant · 2026-07-01–2028-06-30
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About the data
Source: CORDIS (official EU open data), Horizon Europe. Framework HORIZON · call HORIZON-EIC-2025-ACCELERATOR-02 · scheme HORIZON-EIC-ACC · topic HORIZON-EIC-2025-ACCELERATOR-02-CHALLENGES-04. CORDIS record →
Objective
Arkadia Space is a pioneering company in the space propulsion industry, focusing on developing sustainable and non-toxic propulsion systems using hydrogen peroxide. Founded in 2020, Arkadia has established itself as a leader in creating green propulsion alternatives, aiming to replace hazardous chemicals like hydrazine. With a growing team and partnerships with major entities like the European Space Agency, Arkadia is committed to making space exploration more sustainable and accessible. The company's key innovation is the 200N bipropellant thruster, designed to be eco-friendly and cost-effective, offering a significant reduction in lifecycle costs and operational hazards compared to traditional systems. Arkadia's propulsion systems address the environmental and safety concerns prevalent in the current market, which relies heavily on toxic propellants. Arkadia's business model targets the B2B and B2G sectors, aiming to cater to satellite manufacturers, space agencies, and commercial space companies. With the space propulsion market expected to grow significantly, Arkadia plans to capture a substantial market share by offering advanced, sustainable solutions. The proposal outlines a comprehensive approach to advancing the technology from TRL 6 to TRL 9, focusing on enhancing the reliability, efficiency, and safety of the propulsion systems. This development is critical as it prepares the technology for market readiness, ensuring it meets the stringent demands of space applications. Arkadia's strategy also includes significant investment in R&D and scaling up operations to meet the anticipated demand in the burgeoning space logistics and satellite services market. The company's efforts are aligned with global sustainability goals and the push towards reducing the environmental impact of space exploration.
Beneficiaries (1)
| Organisation | Country | Role | EC contribution | SME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARKADIA AEROSPACE PROPULSION AND TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS SL | ES | coordinator | €2,447,716 | Yes |
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