--- title: News & Events | Benchmark Space Systems | Electric Propulsion description: Electric Propulsion | Latest Benchmark news and updates, including press releases, launches and other milestones. image: https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/hubfs/Thruster%20in%20the%20Sun.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/tag/electric-propulsion#main-content) [![Benchmark Space Systems](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Benchmark-Logo-ALLWHITE.png?width=160&height=38&name=Benchmark-Logo-ALLWHITE.png)](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/) [![Benchmark Space Systems](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Benchmark%20Logo%20Color%20Transparent%20Background.png?width=160&height=38&name=Benchmark%20Logo%20Color%20Transparent%20Background.png)](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/) - [Home](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com) - [Products](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/products) - [High-Test Peroxide Systems](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/products/high-test-peroxide) - [ASCENT Systems](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/ascent) - [Electric Propulsion Systems](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/products-electric-propulsion) - [Company](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/company) - [News](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news) - [Contact](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/contact-us) - [Home](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com) - [Products](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/products) - [High-Test Peroxide Systems](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/products/high-test-peroxide) - [ASCENT Systems](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/ascent) - [Electric Propulsion Systems](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/products-electric-propulsion) - [Company](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/company) - [News](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news) - [Contact](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/contact-us) # Electric Propulsion - [See All](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news) - [News](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/tag/news) - [High-Test Peroxide](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/tag/high-test-peroxide) - [ASCENT](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/tag/ascent) - [Electric Propulsion](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/tag/electric-propulsion) [News](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/tag/news), [Electric Propulsion](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/tag/electric-propulsion) ## [Novel Testing Methodology for Xantus Plus Dozens of Deliveries](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/xantus-novel-testing-plus-dozens-of-deliveries) Dozens of [Xantus Metal Plasma Thruster](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/products#3) (MPT) units are shipping out in H1. Under a license from [...](https://www.aasc.space/) [Read More](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/xantus-novel-testing-plus-dozens-of-deliveries) [Electric Propulsion](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/tag/electric-propulsion) ## [Metal Plasma Thruster (MPT): From Garage To Orbit in 4 Years](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/mpt-from-garage-to-orbit-in-4-years) *The following technical paper was presented by Vice President, Electric Propulsion, Kent Frankovich...* [Read More](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/mpt-from-garage-to-orbit-in-4-years) [News](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/tag/news), [Electric Propulsion](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/tag/electric-propulsion) ## [Press Release: Benchmark Electric Propulsion Thrusters on Orbit and Poised for First Fire](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/post/press-release-enchmark-electric-propulsion-thrusters-on-orbit-and-poised-for-first-fire) ### Press Release ##  BENCHMARK ELECTRIC PROPULSION THRUSTERS ON ORBIT AND POISED FOR FIRST FIRE #### Dozens of... [Read More](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/post/press-release-enchmark-electric-propulsion-thrusters-on-orbit-and-poised-for-first-fire) [News](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/tag/news), [Electric Propulsion](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/tag/electric-propulsion) ## [Xantus Metal Plasma Thruster Completes Fourth Round of Successful Testing at NASA Glenn Research Center](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/post/xantus-metal-plasma-thruster-completes-4th-round-of-successful-testing-at-nasa-glenn-research-center) # Xantus Metal Plasma Thruster Completes Fourth Round of Successful Testing at NASA Glenn Research... [Read More](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/post/xantus-metal-plasma-thruster-completes-4th-round-of-successful-testing-at-nasa-glenn-research-center) [News](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/tag/news), [Electric Propulsion](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/tag/electric-propulsion) ## [Xantus Metal Plasma Thruster Delivered Ahead of Schedule](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/post/xantus-metal-plasma-thruster-delivered-ahead-of-schedule) [Read More](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/post/xantus-metal-plasma-thruster-delivered-ahead-of-schedule) [News](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/tag/news), [Electric Propulsion](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/tag/electric-propulsion) ## [Press Release: Benchmark Space Systems Fires Up Metal Plasma and Bi-Prop Thruster Production, Realigns Senior Executive Team to Deliver on Intensifying Hybrid Propulsion System Demand](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/post/-press-release-benchmark-space-systems-fires-up-metal-plasma-and-bi-prop-thruster-production) ### Press Release ## Benchmark Space Systems Fires Up Metal Plasma and Bi-Prop Thruster Production,... [Read More](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/post/-press-release-benchmark-space-systems-fires-up-metal-plasma-and-bi-prop-thruster-production) [Electric Propulsion](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/tag/electric-propulsion) ## [Developing and Testing Propellant Flexibility for Xantus Metal Plasma Thruster System](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/post/developing-and-testing-propellant-flexibility-for-xantus-metal-plasma-thruster-system) ## Xantus MPT Technology Q&A with Vice President, Electric Propulsion, Kent Frankovich As part of our... [Read More](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/post/developing-and-testing-propellant-flexibility-for-xantus-metal-plasma-thruster-system) [Electric Propulsion](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/tag/electric-propulsion) ## [The Orbital Mechanics Podcast Interview with Chris Carella and Dr. Mahadevan Krishnan](https://www.benchmarkspacesystems.com/news/post/the-orbital-mechanics-podcast) ## The Orbital Mechanics Podcast, interview with Benchmark's [Chris Carella](https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-carella-innovate/) and [Dr. Mahadevan Krishnan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahadevan-krishnan-64722140/)... 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