Rubicon Space Systems Information

Rubicon Space Systems develops propulsion technologies that enable spacecraft mobility. Originally established to commercialize advanced propulsion technologies developed within Plasma Processes, Rubicon focuses on delivering high-performance spacecraft propulsion systems powered by ASCENT (AF-M315E) monopropellant. Our products help spacecraft maneuver, reposition, avoid collisions, maintain formations, and safely deorbit at end of mission. With decades of combined propulsion experience and thousands of hours of hot-fire testing, Rubicon has become a recognized leader in ASCENT technology development and transition. Our team has supported propulsion efforts spanning government technology programs, commercial spacecraft development, flight demonstrations, qualification campaigns, and operational missions. Today, Rubicon provides propulsion solutions ranging from compact mobility systems for CubeSats and SmallSats to advanced thrusters and integrated propulsion architectures for larger spacecraft. We support commercial, civil, and national security customers seeking practical, high-performance mobility solutions for increasingly dynamic orbital environments. As the space industry continues to evolve, Rubicon remains focused on advancing the technologies that will define the future of spacecraft mobility.