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ECAPS

High-performance ADN-based propulsion systems provider

ecaps.se

Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden
Founded year: 2000
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 10–60

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Latest news about ECAPS

In short: ECAPS secured €20 million in EIB financing, launched its FAST thruster technology, and expanded operations to Japan and the ASIMOV project.

Company announcements

April 27 ECAPS

ECAPS contributes to ASIMOV project

The European Defence Fund 2025 project aims to establish Europe's first dual-use autonomous on-orbit servicing capability. Led by Leonardo, the consortium strengthens sovereign space operations.

April 24 ECAPS

ECAPS initiates establishment of ECAPS Japan

The initiative supports local assembly of 30 propulsion systems yearly, supply chain localization, and partnerships in Japan's space market. It features collaboration with Mitsuteru Sugiki as Senior Technical Advisor.

April 22 ECAPS

ECAPS appoints Brigadier General Lars Helmrich

He joins the board bringing defense procurement, aviation, and program leadership experience.

February 12 ECAPS

ECAPS marks 200 years of operational heritage in orbit

The technology enables critical mobility in space across satellite missions. ECAPS continues providing mission support from fueling to in-orbit operations.

Media coverage

February 10 Dagens industri

Swedish special fuel strengthens the defense's strategic freedom of action

Sweden's defense capability is today affected to a high degree by global supply chains and foreign export regulations. Technologies developed and produced...

10 December 2025 Dagens industri

Rocket company from Solna secures 218 million from EIB

The Swedish space and aviation technology company Ecaps develops small rocket engines and a patented, green rocket fuel. Now the company has secured a loan of 218 million kronor from...

15 October 2025 SpaceNews

ECAPS Announces Breakthrough Fast-Start Thruster (FAST) Technology

Solna, Sweden — October 2025 — ECAPS AB, Sweden's leading propulsion technology provider, has announced successful testing of its new Fast-Start Thruster (FAST) technology, a...

15 June 2005 SpaceNews

ECAPS awarded development contract for environmentally benign satellite RCS system

ECAPS, founded by Volvo Aero and the Swedish Space Corporation, has been awarded a contract by the Swedish National Space Board, SNSB, to start to...

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