Sustainable hybrid rocket engines for small satellites - partners sought for joint R&D activities

March 30, 2026

An Italian start-up from the space sector has developed environmentally friendly hybrid rocket engines for small satellites and other space applications. The company combines liquid oxidizers with solid, bio-based and partially 3D-printed propellants and aims to provide a powerful, safe and sustainable propulsion solution for future small satellite missions.
The start-up specializes in green propulsion technologies that enable the use of environmentally friendly chemical propellants such as hydrogen peroxide and nitrous oxide. The hybrid propulsion systems combine liquid and solid components and use innovative materials and additive manufacturing to create lightweight, modular and cost-efficient systems.
The company's main areas of expertise are drive system design, materials research, additive manufacturing and numerical simulation.

Advantages and innovations

Combination of liquid and solid propellants for greater safety and efficiency
Use of non-toxic, sustainable fuels (e.g. hydrogen peroxide, nitrous oxide)
Use of bio-based, 3D-printed propellants made from natural materials
Modular, scalable propulsion concept for different satellite platforms
Integration of additive manufacturing for rapid prototyping
Strong networking with universities and industrial partners

Wanted partners and forms of cooperation

We are looking for industrial and academic partners for joint R&D projects, validation and test campaigns of hybrid propulsion systems as well as participation in European research and innovation programs.
In detail
- Satellite manufacturers and system integrators for the integration of propulsion systems
- Aerospace companies for joint development and testing
- Universities and research institutes with expertise in propulsion technology, materials or additive manufacturing
- Test facilities for validation under realistic conditions

For further information, please contact us quoting the reference number TRIT20260324010.