HyImpulse Unveils New OTV and Partners with Spacemanic

HyImpulse Technologies GmbH has unveiled HyMOVE, its Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV) aiming to serve the rapidly expanding small satellite market. …
HyImpulse Unveils New OTV and Partners with Spacemanic
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Ibadan, 13 December 2024. – HyImpulse Technologies GmbH has unveiled HyMOVE, its Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV) aiming to serve the rapidly expanding small satellite market. Marking this launch, HyImpulse has partnered with Spacemanic Ltd., a nanosatellite mission provider, for up to 10 missions over a decade.

Spacemanic will consequently use HyMOVE and the SL1 small launcher for nanosatellite deployment across up to 10 missions between 2026 and 2036. Both companies signed an (MoU) in August 2024 to collaborate on launch services.

The partnership thus combines Spacemanic’s expertise in CubeSat platforms with HyImpulse’s logistics solutions, including payload repositioning, multi-orbit deployment, and tailored in-space maneuvers. Powered by HyMOVE’s hybrid propulsion system, these services will enable Spacemanic to deploy and manage payloads with precision and efficiency across various orbital configurations.

On the other hand, HyMOVE complements HyImpulse’s SL1 small launcher by providing efficient and flexible orbital solutions specific to the needs of small satellite deployment. Furthermore, supporting missions such as last-mile payload delivery, orbit insertion, and hosted payload services, the vehicle enables the deployment of multiple satellites into different orbital planes in a single launch.

Likewise, utilizing environmentally friendly hybrid propulsion, HyMOVE ensures sustainable and cost-effective space operations to meet the growing demands of the space industry. Developed under the Bavarian Spaceflight Funding Program, HyMOVE will conclude ground testing in 2025 and commence commercial operations in 2029.

Discussing the new orbital transfer vehicle and its partnership, Dr. Christian Scherer, CEO of HyImpulse, stated: “HyMOVE enhances the capabilities of our SL1 vehicle, serving as a key extension of our value chain, providing solutions that complement and expand upon what SL1 already delivers. We are proud to partner with Spacemanic to deliver solutions that enable sustainable and cost-effective satellite deployment and orbital operations, contributing to the future of the European space industry.”

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