AIRONTECH

AironTech Research and Development · India

Exploring the unknown. Inventing tomorrow.

We are developing Project MIRA, a new kind of electric engine that helps satellites go farther with less fuel.

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Who we are

A new engine for small satellites.

Satellites need an engine to stay in orbit, dodge debris and move to new orbits. Today small satellites must choose between a strong but fuel-hungry engine and an efficient but gentle one. We are working on an engine that aims to be strong and efficient within the limited power of a small satellite.

Project MIRA is in the research and prototype phase. Our performance numbers are targets, and we will share results as we test.

Project MIRA

How it works, in three steps.

01

Heat

A compact arcjet-style chamber heats the gas and a cathode.

02

Ionize

The hot cathode releases electrons that turn xenon gas into plasma.

03

Accelerate

A controllable magnetic field pushes the plasma out to make thrust.

Mission explorer

Earth orbit

Concept animation. Sizes and distances are not to scale, and the paths are not real trajectories. Drag to rotate. Pinch, or hold Ctrl or Shift and scroll, to zoom.

Roadmap

From lab bench to Mars.

Now: research and prototypeConcept, analysis, simulation and first prototype work.
Lab testingVacuum chamber tests to measure thrust, efficiency and cathode life.
CubeSat flight testOur first test in real space conditions.
Commercial satellitesOffering MIRA as a propulsion system for satellite makers.
Our own satellitesLow Earth orbit, geostationary orbit and lunar orbit.
MarsA long-term goal: a Mars mission launch in 2047.

These plans depend on research results, funding and partners, and the timeline may change.

Careers

Build the engine with us.

We are forming our founding team. If you want to work on real space hardware from the start, write to us. Roles we expect to need:

Electric propulsion / plasma engineer

Plasma physics, arcjets, thrusters, vacuum testing.

Apply

Power electronics engineer

Arc supplies, coil drivers, controllers.

Apply

Mechanical and vacuum systems engineer

Chambers, thrust stands, thermal design.

Apply

Simulation engineer

COMSOL, MATLAB, plasma and magnetic modelling.

Apply

Business development

Partnerships, customers, funding programs.

Apply

Research interns

Students who want hands-on space propulsion experience.

Apply

Don’t see your role? Send us your CV and tell us what you can build.

Connect with us

Let’s talk.

Engineers, students, satellite makers, investors, mentors and partners are all welcome.

founder@airontech.coTamil Nadu, India