
About ION-X
ION-X is a startup headquartered in Palaiseau, France, founded in 2021. It works in Launch Vehicles & Propulsion and Avionics & Components.
French NewSpace startup — develops ionic liquid electrospray electric thrusters for small satellites, first flown in orbit in 2025.
- Founded
- 2021
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HQBoulevard Thomas Gobert, 91120 Palaiseau, Palaiseau, France
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