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Founders

Ane Annesland - CEO

Ane Aanesland is a recognized expert in plasma physics and electric propulsion with more than 60 scientific publications. She likes “impossible” challenges and biked from Oslo to Rome in 21 days (2940 km) and ran a half-marathon in 1h42 minutes. Ane holds a PhD from the Arctic University of Norway.
Dmytro Rafalskyi - CTO

Dmytro Rafalskyi is an expert in plasma physics and propulsion. He is the author of more than 20 scientific publications, 4 patents, and more than 40 conference contributions including 5 invited talks and lectures. Dmytro enjoys playing 5 musical instruments, building RC aircrafts and biking. Dmytro holds a PhD from Kharkiv National University.

Our Story

2017

Incorporation: Founded by space propulsion experts, driven by a vision for sustainability and innovation in the new industrial space era.

To date: Expanded from a core team to over 40 employees, with plans to grow to 60 by 2025.

2020

World’s first: Achieved the first-ever in-orbit demonstration of a propulsion system fuelled by iodine - a dream since the 60s and a game changer in space propulsion.

To date: ThrustMe is the only provider of a commercially in-orbit successful iodine-based electric propulsion system!

2021

Market entry: Baselined on major EO constellations with first deliveries and launches in 2021; demonstrating safe, reliable and efficient propulsion solutions.

To date: Systems launched in 2021 have to date completed their mission successfully. Becoming the first electric propulsion system at low power to utilise all available propellant in space.

2023

Industrial scale: Established a lean industrial production line to meet growing market demand for reliable, cost-efficient propulsion solutions.

To date: Delivered over 150 systems, with 50 in orbit by EOY 2024 and currently over 3000 hours of in-space manoeuvres.

2025

Projected milestones: On track to deliver 300+ propulsion systems by 2025, meeting the growing demand for space sustainability.

Future innovation: Continuing to innovate with the development of the first fully iodine-compatible Hall thruster propulsion system, set for launch by 2026.

A diversified and highly qualified team

ThrustMe is made up of talents from diverse backgrounds and industries including research, medical devices, semiconductors and aerospace.

ThrustMe possesses expertise both in theoretical subjects such as space propulsion, analog electronics, thermo-dynamics, plasma physics, thermal engineering, chemistry, simulation as well as applied know how in experimental physics and manufacturing.

Our Golden Rules

INNOVATE RELENTLESSLY

Embrace and encourage new ideas, be bold in pushing boundaries of what’s possible.
ACT WITH INTEGRITY

Maintain trust and respect in all our interactions. Use every opportunity to strive for excellence together.
CULTIVATE KNOWLEDGE

Promote learning, knowledge sharing, self-questioning, and develop new skills with passion and curiosity.
FAIL FAST, SUCCED FASTER

Accept making mistakes, trying quickly, and learning from failures to achieve success.
COLLABORATE TO ACHIEVE

Value teamwork, support each other, and cellebrate success together.
EMBRACE DIVERSITY

Different backgrounds enrich us, broaden our views, boost problem-solving, and lead to better decisions.