Benchmark Single Asset Kick Stage

For large orbit transfer logistics of the 25-200kg small spacecraft size range, Benchmark will combine our flight-proven high-test peroxide (HTP) bipropellant subsystem (Halcyon Avant), our multi-technology control electronics and SmartAIMTM propulsion control technology, a partner-supplied electric propulsion subsystem, and other commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) subsystems. The new development focus area will be to specify spacecraft interface and system design to maximize breadth of standard compatibility for a ‘universal fit’ across spacecraft and launch vehicles. The primary objective of the proposed phase I statement of work is to develop a preliminary design review (PDR) data package, to include subsystem requirement setting and selection, digital design package, and mission profile description. The PDR package will act as a gate into a phase II effort that would aim to bring the newly integrated system & platform architecture to a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 6, where an integrated transfer-stage system would be developed and readied for laboratory Hardware-in-Loop testing. Following the prospective phase II work, the transfer stage platform would be ready to enter a qualification and on orbit demonstration campaign. The value in having an in-space propulsion leader with multi-technology integrations, and orbit transfer mission experience is critical in maximizing pace and efficiency of a deployable solution to these long transfer challenges. A multi-mode or multi-technology solution provides the optimal maneuver capability; of which BSS has experience optimizing bulk impulse needs across multiple propulsion subsystems for advanced missions; which will be necessary to provide both the speed, endurance, and form factor required in a small spacecraft transfer stage (SSTS.) BSS will combine that expertise with COTS power, communications, and other vehicle subsystems to produce an SSTS platform.