ECAPS Signs Contract with Skybox Imaging for 12 HPGP Systems

ECAPS, an SSC Group company, has been awarded a contract by Skybox Imaging to supply 12 complete HPGP propulsion system modules for the SkySat constellation of high-resolution imaging and video-capable satellites.

This contract represents the largest order to date for HPGP systems and is a follow-on to the previously awarded contract for a modular HPGP system for SkySat-3, the first of Skybox’s satellites to be equipped with an orbit maneuvering capability. The 12 HPGP system modules included in this new contract are to be delivered during 2015 and 2016.

“We are pleased to incorporate ECAPS’ flight-proven HPGP propulsion system as an integral part of our constellation. The propulsion modules will enable us to support a wide range of mission orbits to meet our customers’ demands for high-temporal, high-resolution imagery and video,” said Mike Trela, Skybox VP Satellite. “Not only does this partnership reflect our continual innovations in pushing the boundaries of high-quality imaging performance within a small satellite, but our decision to leverage green propellants is also directly aligned with our culture of environmental responsibility.”

An additional key aspect of the agreement is that ECAPS will be able to offer the existing propulsion system module design, or derivatives thereof, as a “drop-in”/off-the-shelf solution for other small satellites requiring high performance propulsion at a reduced life-cycle cost.