ThrustMe
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ThrustMe develops miniaturized electric propulsion systems, including its NPT30 propulsion product designed to fit CubeSats and enable orbital maneuvers, for the satellite and new space industry. The company was spun out of Ecole polytechnique and CNRS based on plasma physics and electric propulsion research.
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Ane AaneslandCo-founderAne Aanesland holds a PhD in physics from the Arctic University of Norway and has conducted plasma physics research at Ecole Polytechnique and the Australian National University. She is co-founder and CEO of ThrustMe, which develops electric propulsion systems for satellites.
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Dmytro RafalskyiCo-founderCo-founder of ThrustMe, which develops miniaturized electric propulsion systems for satellites. The company originated from plasma physics and electric propulsion research conducted at Ecole polytechnique and CNRS.
Investors · 2
Kima Ventureslisted by Kima VenturesParis · $50K – $5M
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Frequently asked questions
- What does ThrustMe do?
- ThrustMe develops miniaturized electric propulsion systems, including its NPT30 propulsion product designed to fit CubeSats and enable orbital maneuvers, for the satellite and new space industry. The company was spun out of Ecole polytechnique and CNRS based on plasma physics and electric propulsion research.
- Who founded ThrustMe?
- ThrustMe was founded by Ane Aanesland, Dmytro Rafalskyi.
- Who are ThrustMe's investors?
- ThrustMe's investors include Kima Ventures, Urania Ventures.



