Frontier Aerospace
Frontier Aerospace, headquartered in Thousand Oaks, CA, specializes in advanced rocket propulsion systems and has developed the TALOS product line optimized for low-temperature operation.
Services
Frontier Aerospace specializes in advanced rocket propulsion systems. Their expertise spans multiple areas including the development of booster rocket engine components, reaction control thrusters, deep space exploration thrusters, and attitude control propulsion systems. They offer comprehensive services in liquid rocket propulsion development, mechanical design, structural and thermal Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis, combustion device design and analysis, electromagnetic analysis, and rocket engine development and test support.
History
Frontier Aerospace was incorporated in 2014 and has since established a strong reputation in the rocket propulsion sector. The company has secured contracts and developments with major agencies such as the US Navy, NASA, and the Missile Defense Agency. This extensive history of partnerships highlights their capability and reliability in providing advanced propulsion solutions.
Funding
Frontier Aerospace received significant financial support to enhance their propulsion technologies. In 2021, they raised $5.5M in seed investment, and in 2023 secured an additional $10M in Series A funding. These investments are aimed at developing their thruster technology and scaling their manufacturing capabilities.
Projects
Frontier Aerospace has undertaken several key projects in the aerospace industry. Notably, they were selected by Astrobotic to supply all Attitude Control and Axial Thrusters for the Peregrine Lunar Lander as part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services. This project underscores their ability to deliver critical propulsion systems for lunar missions.
Products
Frontier Aerospace has developed the TALOS (Thruster for the Advancement of Low-temperature Operation in Space) product line. This includes 10-lbf and 150-lbf engines designed for low-temperature operation using MON-25 cold propellant. TALOS engines are optimized to reduce the cost of spacecraft destined for lunar, Martian, and other deep space missions.