HALO-100X thruster will provide precise maneuvering, long mission lifetime, debris avoidance, and reliable deorbiting capabilities. This collaboration highlights ION-X’s commitment to advancing European space innovation and enabling next-generation mobility solutions in orbit.

“I am delighted to witness the progress of this innovative collaboration, which sees our valued ESA Member States – Estonia, Hungary, and France – working together on the development of the OPS-SAT ORIOLE mission; not just by innovating Earth observation technologies, but also by advancing optical telecommunications and connectivity for the benefit of our citizens. This mission is supported under ESA’s Advanced Research in Telecommunications (ARTES) programme – investing in space is of utmost importance, enabling us to foster European innovation and create jobs and prosperity.”

Laurent Jaffart, ESA Director of Connectivity and Secure Communications