Spanish Startup Arkadia Space Revolutionizes Satellite Propulsion with €14.5 Million EIC Backing

Arkadia Space, a Spanish propulsion startup, has received €14.5 million from the European Innovation Council Accelerator as the first Spanish space company selected for the program. Their DARK system, the first hydrogen peroxide propulsion system flown in Europe, aims to replace toxic hydrazine. This funding supports commercialization and R&D, with plans for operational launch as early as next year.