Rubicon designs complete spacecraft mobility solutions ranging from individual thrusters to integrated propulsion systems. Our engineering team supports concept development, architecture trades, detailed design, analysis, qualification planning, and mission integration.

Capabilities include:

• Propulsion system architecture
• Thruster development
• Structural and thermal analysis
• Mission ΔV and performance modeling
• Propellant tank and PMD design
• Feed system design
• Component manufacturing and assembly
• Qualification and verification testing

With decades of propulsion experience and direct involvement in programs ranging from technology demonstrations to flight-qualified systems, Rubicon helps customers move from mission requirements to flight-ready hardware.

Testing is central to every propulsion program. Rubicon operates facilities and infrastructure that support development testing, qualification, acceptance testing, and mission risk reduction.

Capabilities include:

• Vacuum hot-fire testing
• Performance envelop mapping
• Environmental acceptance and qualification testing
• Pneumatic and hydrostatic proof & burst testing
• Helium leak testing
• Electrical functional testing
• Day-in-the-life and endurance testing
• Qualification campaigns
• Data acquisition and analysis

Thousands of hours of propulsion testing have contributed to Rubicon's understanding of ASCENT propulsion systems and flight hardware performance.

Rubicon provides spacecraft fueling services using ASCENT (AF-M315E) propellant, supporting customers seeking a safer alternative to traditional hydrazine operations.

Capabilities include:

• Propellant loading procedures
• Ground support equipment
• Cleanroom fueling operations
• Safety and hazard analysis
• Mission-specific fueling support
• Transportation logistics planning assistance

Our experience with ASCENT systems enables efficient, mission-focused loading operations while leveraging the handling advantages of low-toxicity propellant technology.