# Benchmark Space Systems signs propulsion contract with Space Forge for in-space manufacturing

Benchmark Space Systems signed a contract with Space Forge to provide propulsion systems for the ForgeStar-1 in-space manufacturing and return demonstration mission. Benchmark also opened a manufacturing and testing facility in Aylesbury, England.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2022-05-24
- Where: Aylesbury, England, United Kingdom
- Status: announced
- Products: propulsion systems, Starling and Halcyon propulsion systems
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [Benchmark Space Systems](https://endata.com/companies/63042.md) (supplier)
- [Space Forge](https://endata.com/companies/63043.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [spacenews.com](https://spacenews.com/benchmark-space-systems-kicks-off-european-expansion-with-major-propulsion-contract-supporting-space-forges-sustainable-in-space-manufacturing-mission/), 2022-05-24: "Benchmark will provide propulsion for the first Space Forge in-space manufacturing and return demonstration mission, known as the ForgeStar-1."

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