Satellites and subsystems > Orbit determination and control > De-orbiting systems > 3.5 kN.s Chemical Propulsion System DARK
Key highlights
DARK is a configurable green chemical propulsion system using in-orbit tested components and high-test peroxide propellant. Built for 150–400 kg satellites. It delivers 3.5 kN.s total impulse, scaling to meet your mission.
Applications
Orbit Maintenance, Collision Avoidance, Deorbiting
Key features
- No preheating (cold-start capable)
- Steady-state firing capable
- Low electric power requirement
- Integration and fuelling support available
Customization
- Tanks with volume 2 and 7 liters are available.
- Tanks quantity
- Thrusters quantity and position
- System redundancy
- ECU architecture and protocols
Flight heritage
D-Orbit's ION carrier, SpaceX Transporter-13
Manufacturing
Designed and built in Spain with European suppliers and majority of components developed in house.
Testing & qualification
ANSI-AIAA-S-080-2018
SpaceX RPUG
AFSPCMAN 91-710 V3
ISO 24113 (2023)
REACH and RoHS
NASA/TM 2004 213151
ASME-9
Export control
ITAR-free
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Last updated: 2026-06-10
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