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Reflex Aerospace Partners with Arkadia Space for 2027 Mission

June 9, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Reflex Aerospace selects Arkadia Space for propulsion system.
Arkadia's Triton 5N engine to power satellite maneuvers and deorbiting.
Mission set to launch on SpaceX's Transporter-20 in Q2 2027.

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Strategic Implications

This partnership may indicate a growing trend towards green propulsion systems in the satellite industry. Arkadia's technology could suggest a shift towards more sustainable and cost-effective solutions, which may benefit Reflex Aerospace's development timeline and supply-chain independence.

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What Happened

European Startup Provides Propulsion System for Satellite Launch

Reflex Aerospace has partnered with Spanish startup Arkadia Space to provide a propulsion system for its 200-kg satellite mission, set to launch on SpaceX’s Transporter-20 rideshare mission in Q2 2027. The agreement marks the first time Reflex will fly a chemical-propulsion system on one of its satellites, with Arkadia’s Triton 5N monopropellant engine powering in-space maneuvers and end-of-life deorbiting. This development was first reported by Payload Space.

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