Satellite Services Division

Extend Mission Lifespan

Maximize asset value and minimize downtime with AeroVance's advanced Life Extension Propulsion (LEP) and end-of-life disposal services. Keep your constellation operational long beyond design life.

Avg. Life Added3.5 Years
Success Rate99.9%
Deployment< 90 Days
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Comprehensive Lifecycle Management

Our Life Extension solutions address the critical needs of aging satellite assets, offering cost-effective alternatives to premature replacement while ensuring compliance with space debris mitigation standards.

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Propulsion Augmentation

Attach our PropVance™ X1 electric propulsion modules to extend station-keeping capabilities for satellites with depleted fuel reserves.

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Orbit Restoration

Precision maneuvers to return drifted assets to nominal orbital slots, restoring service quality and coverage without ground segment changes.

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Debris Mitigation

Safe end-of-life disposal services including graveyard orbit transfer and controlled atmospheric de-orbiting for full regulatory compliance.

Power Systems Retrofit

Advanced solar array extensions and battery management systems to combat degradation and maintain peak power generation.

PropVance™ X1 Module

Our flagship life extension propulsion unit is designed for rapid integration and long-duration operation in harsh LEO and GEO environments. Featuring autonomous orbit determination and closed-loop control, the X1 module can add up to 5 years of operational life to standard 3-axis stabilized satellites.

  • Plug-and-Play Interface: Standardized electrical and data connectors for minimal integration effort.
  • Low Thrust / High Efficiency: 50mN Hall-effect thrusters with specific impulse >1500s.
  • Autonomous Operation: Onboard AI manages orbit corrections without ground intervention.

Technical Specifications

Mass (Wet/Dry) 4.2 kg / 2.8 kg
Thruster Type Hall Effect (Xenon)
Thrust Output 20mN - 60mN
Specific Impulse 1500s - 1800s
Power Requirement 250W - 450W
Operational Life > 5 Years

Mission Execution Process

A streamlined workflow to minimize disruption and maximize return on investment.

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Orbital Assessment

AI-driven analysis of remaining propellant, orbital decay, and hardware health to determine extension potential.

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Custom Proposal

Engineering team designs a tailored mitigation strategy including hardware specs, timeline, and ROI forecast.

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Integration & Launch

Hardware manufacturing, rigorous testing, and deployment via our partner launch vehicle network.

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Active Extension

Autonomous rendezvous, attachment, and long-term station-keeping management by AeroVance Operations.

Case Study GEO Communications

Project Phoenix: Reviving the StarLink-4 Relay

When the StarLink-4 relay satellite experienced premature thruster failure at year 6 of an 8-year design life, AeroVance was engaged to prevent a $200M revenue loss. Our PropVance X1 module was integrated and deployed within 75 days, restoring station-keeping and extending the mission by 4 years.

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Operational Life

75 Days

Time to Deployment

$4.2M

Saved vs Replacement

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ROI Calculation
312%
Return on Investment
Propellant Efficiency 98%

Ready to Extend Your Assets?

Contact our Life Extension engineering team for a confidential mission assessment and custom ROI analysis.