What Berlin Space Consortium does

BERLIN SPACE Consortium GmbH is a Berlin-based space technology company founded in 2017 that designs and manufactures Hall-effect electric thrusters for spacecraft propulsion. Its product portfolio consists of five standardized thruster subsystems — HET-2, HET-5, HET-10, HET-40, and HET-85 — spanning nominal thrust from 2 mN to 85 mN, specific impulse from 830 s to 1,520 s, and power ratings from 60 W to 1,350 W. Thrusters generate thrust by ionizing xenon propellant and accelerating ions using controlled electric and magnetic fields, with simultaneous electron emission for beam neutralization; mechanical and electrical interfaces are configurable for customer-specific spacecraft platforms. The firm describes itself as Germany's dedicated Hall-effect propulsion provider and lists DLR, ESA, Fraunhofer, USSF, Iceye, Endurosat, Gomspace, Exolaunch, and Lunar Outpost among named customers and partners.

The company sells propulsion hardware to spacecraft manufacturers, satellite integrators, and space agencies through a quote-based, direct enterprise sales motion accessed primarily via a "Request a Quote" call-to-action on its website. Revenue is supplemented by engineering and design support, technical consultancy, and environmental testing services. Its go-to-market is consultative and project-driven, typical of deep-tech space hardware, with marketing concentrated on its own website and industry trade shows. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined per configuration, thrust model, and customization scope.

The firm is registered as a private German GmbH, operates from a single headquarters in Berlin-Charlottenburg (Helmholtzstr. 2-9, 10587 Berlin), and lists 1–10 employees. Its only disclosed funding event is an August 2018 grant of approximately $83,304 from EISMEA (European Innovation Council). Notably, the company's About Us page displays placeholder statistics ("0 years," "0+ products delivered"), indicating that the website is partially unpopulated and that commercial delivery volumes are either undisclosed or not yet at material scale.

Name

Berlin Space Consortium

Legal name

BERLIN SPACE Consortium GmbH

Website

https://berlin-space-consortium.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Berlin Space Consortium is a Berlin-based German company that designs and manufactures standardized Hall-effect electric thrusters (2–85 mN) for spacecraft, selling hardware and engineering services to satellite integrators, space agencies, and defense customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Spacecraft Electric Propulsion Hardware

NAICS

Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing (336415)

SIC

Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)

akta.pro primary industry

Spacecraft Propulsion (In-Space) & Thrusters (IMABACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Military Space Systems (Defense Spacecraft) (IMABACAC)

Keywords

• Hall-effect thrusters
• Electric propulsion systems
• Spacecraft propulsion hardware
• Satellite propulsion subsystems
• Orbital propulsion technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hall-effect Thruster Hardware Sales: Sale of standardized Hall-effect thruster subsystems ranging from HET-2 (2 mN) to HET-85 (85 mN). These are physical propulsion hardware products sold to spacecraft manufacturers, satellite operators, and space agencies for integration into spacecraft platforms.
2. Engineering and Testing Services: Provision of engineering and design support services, technical consultancy, and environmental testing of space hardware to complement the company's propulsion product portfolio.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

BERLIN SPACE designs, manufactures, and tests standardized Hall-effect electric thruster subsystems for spacecraft propulsion, offering five models spanning 2 mN to 85 mN of nominal thrust. The thrusters generate thrust by ionizing xenon propellant and accelerating ions via controlled electric and magnetic fields, with simultaneous electron emission to neutralize the ion beam. The company complements its hardware portfolio with engineering and design support, technical consultancy, and environmental testing services for space hardware.

Product overview

BERLIN SPACE Consortium is a German space technology company offering a unified portfolio of standardized Hall-effect electric thrusters and integrated propulsion systems. The core product lineup consists of five distinct thruster models—HET-2, HET-5, HET-10, HET-40, and HET-85—spanning thrust levels from 2 mN to 85 mN with specific impulse ranging from 830 s to 1,520 s. These thrusters are electric propulsion subsystems that generate thrust by ionizing propellant (typically xenon) and accelerating ions using electric and magnetic fields. The portfolio is complemented by supporting services including engineering and design support, technical consultancy, and environmental testing of space hardware. Mechanical and electrical interfaces can be tailored to specific customer requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HET-2 Hall-Effect Thruster Standardized Hall-effect electric thruster subsystem delivering 2 mN nominal thrust, 830 s specific impulse, and 60 W nominal power. Suitable for small satellite applications requiring low-thrust electric propulsion.
• HET-5 Hall-Effect Thruster Standardized Hall-effect electric thruster subsystem delivering 5 mN nominal thrust, 950 s specific impulse, and 110 W nominal power. Balances power efficiency with thrust output for mid-range satellite platforms.
• HET-10 Hall-Effect Thruster Standardized Hall-effect electric thruster subsystem delivering 10 mN nominal thrust, 1,100 s specific impulse, and 200 W nominal power. Provides higher thrust for larger satellite applications requiring greater maneuverability.
• HET-40 Hall-Effect Thruster Standardized Hall-effect electric thruster subsystem delivering 40 mN nominal thrust, 1,460 s specific impulse, and 670 W nominal power. Designed for demanding missions requiring substantial thrust and high propellant efficiency.
• HET-85 Hall-Effect Thruster Standardized Hall-effect electric thruster subsystem delivering 85 mN nominal thrust, 1,520 s specific impulse, and 1,350 W nominal power. The highest-performance model in the portfolio for ambitious missions requiring maximum thrust and optimal fuel efficiency.
• Engineering and Design Support Services Technical engineering and design support for spacecraft propulsion integration, including assistance with mechanical and electrical interfaces tailored to customer requirements.
• Technical Consultancy Services Expert technical consultancy services for propulsion system selection, integration planning, and mission optimization.
• Environmental Testing Services Environmental testing of space hardware to ensure reliability and performance under simulated space conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• HET-85 achieves specific impulse of 1,520 s at 1,350 W nominal power, enabling highly efficient propellant utilization for ambitious space missions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DLR (German Aerospace Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDLR (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt) is Germany's national research center for aeronautics and space. DLR is listed among Berlin Space Consortium's customers and partners, suggesting a collaborative relationship involving propulsion technology development, testing, or spacecraft integration activities.
• ESA (European Space Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESA is the European Union's space agency responsible for space exploration, satellite programs, and launch services. Listed as a customer and partner, ESA represents a major institutional buyer and collaborator for European propulsion systems and space mission propulsion development.
• Fraunhofer SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Fraunhofer Society is Europe's leading organization for applied research, with multiple institutes covering space technology, materials science, and manufacturing. Listed as a partner, suggesting collaboration on space technology R&D, testing methodologies, or materials development for propulsion systems.
• ExolaunchcoreTechnology or IntegrationExolaunch is a German launch services and satellite deployment company offering separation systems, CubeSat deployers, and mission management. The partnership likely involves integrating Berlin Space Consortium's thrusters into satellites launching via Exolaunch's deployment services.
• EndurosatcoreTechnology or IntegrationEndurosat is a Bulgarian satellite bus manufacturer producing standardized satellite platforms. The partnership enables integration of Berlin Space Consortium's Hall-effect thrusters into Endurosat's satellite bus products for customers requiring electric propulsion.
• IceyecoreTechnology or IntegrationIceye is a Finnish company operating a constellation of SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) Earth observation satellites. As a customer, Iceye procures propulsion systems from Berlin Space Consortium for its satellite constellation, enabling orbit maintenance and maneuver capabilities.
• USSF (United States Space Force)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe United States Space Force is a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces responsible for space operations and military space systems. Listed as a customer and partner, the USSF represents a defense/government customer for propulsion systems used in military space missions.
• GomspacecoreTechnology or IntegrationGomspace is a Danish company specializing in small satellite platforms and solutions. The partnership enables propulsion integration into Gomspace's small satellite product lines, providing electric propulsion capabilities to their customers.
• Lunar OutpostcoreTechnology or IntegrationLunar Outpost is a U.S.-based company focused on lunar surface mobility and exploration. The partnership may involve propulsion systems for lunar exploration spacecraft and surface assets requiring electric propulsion capabilities.
• Sapienza (Sapienza University of Rome)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSapienza University of Rome is one of Europe's largest and oldest universities, with a prominent aerospace engineering department. The partnership likely involves academic research collaboration on electric propulsion technology and student satellite projects.
• TU Berlin (Technische Universität Berlin)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTU Berlin is a leading German technical university with aerospace engineering programs. The partnership enables academic research collaboration and student project involvement in space propulsion technology.
• TU DresdenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTU Dresden is a major German technical university with space technology research capabilities. The partnership supports academic research and development collaboration in spacecraft propulsion.
• Tubitak (Turkey)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTUBITAK (Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey) is Turkey's leading governmental agency for science and technology, operating research centers including space technology facilities. The partnership indicates Turkish market engagement and potential propulsion technology collaboration.
• Lunar RegistryminorOthersLunar Registry provides coordination and registration services for lunar missions and activities under international space law frameworks. The partnership likely relates to mission documentation and regulatory coordination for lunar exploration programs.
• STCU (Science and Technology Center in Ukraine)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTCU is an intergovernmental organization facilitating scientific and technological cooperation with a focus on Ukraine. The partnership supports propulsion technology development and collaboration in the Eastern European space sector.
• IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries) / Korea / AED / AHK / AICEP / SVI / CE EN RGB / JUGminorOthersAdditional partners and customers visible in the logo section of the website include AED (Abu Dhabi-based entities), AHK (German Chambers of Commerce Abroad), AICEP (Portugal's trade and investment agency), IAF, and various international aerospace and space technology organizations. Specific partnership details are not elaborated on the website.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SITAEL: SITAEL is an Italian aerospace company and one of Europe's most established Hall-effect thruster manufacturers, offering HET systems across a range of thrust classes. It is the most direct head-to-head competitor to Berlin Space Consortium in the European HET market and serves similar ESA-driven missions.
• Busek Co. Inc. Busek is a US-based electric propulsion specialist that designs and manufactures Hall-effect thrusters, gridded ion thrusters, and other EP systems for both commercial and US government customers. It directly competes in the same HET product category as Berlin Space Consortium and serves overlapping customer profiles.
• Morpheus Space: Morpheus Space is a German-based smallsat electric propulsion startup offering Hall-effect and gridded ion thrusters for smallsats and constellations. It is a direct competitor in the European smallsat HET segment with similar target customers and product positioning.
• ENPULSION: ENPULSION is an Austrian smallsat electric propulsion company producing field-emission electric propulsion thrusters used for orbit raising and station-keeping. It is a direct competitor in the smallsat propulsion market and integrates with many of the same satellite bus providers as Berlin Space Consortium.
• ThrustMe: ThrustMe is a French smallsat propulsion company offering iodine-fueled electric propulsion systems with flight heritage. It is a direct competitor targeting the same smallsat constellation customers with alternative EP technologies.
• Phase Four: Phase Four is a US-based smallsat propulsion company producing RF thrusters as an alternative to Hall-effect systems. It is an emerging competitor in the smallsat EP market with overlapping customers in the commercial constellation space.

Broad incumbents

• Safran Aircraft Engines (Space Propulsion): Safran (via its Space Propulsion division, formerly SPS) is a major European producer of electric and chemical propulsion systems, including the PPS-5000 Hall-effect thruster for GEO satellites. It is a much larger, established supplier that overlaps with Berlin Space Consortium's European institutional customer base.
• Aerojet Rocketdyne (L3Harris): Aerojet Rocketdyne, now part of L3Harris, is a US defense and space propulsion prime with a broad portfolio of electric and chemical propulsion systems. It is a long-established incumbent supplying NASA, USSF, and commercial primes — directly competing for USSF and institutional propulsion awards.
• Thales Alenia Space: Thales Alenia Space is a major European satellite manufacturer and propulsion system integrator with significant in-house and partner-supplied electric propulsion capabilities. It is a broad incumbent that competes for satellite platform integration work that Berlin Space Consortium supplies as a subsystem vendor.

Emerging players

• Accion Systems: Accion Systems is a US-based smallsat propulsion startup developing electrospray propulsion technology as an alternative to traditional HET and ion engines. It is an emerging competitor in the same smallsat EP market segment with adjacent technology.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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