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Shaken, not stirred: WaterCube fluidics components pass vibration tests! ⚙️ 🔧 Another milestone checked! ✅ In just two weeks, our team successfully completed two critical test campaigns—Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing for avionics and now vibration testing for our fluidics hardware (valves, sensors). These tests ensure that WaterCube components can withstand the harsh conditions of launch and space operations. After the test, a full functional characterisation of the components performance has been carried out to ensure that the vibrations had not degraded the hardware. Yet another proof of our ability to execute fast and deliver reliable space hardware. And hey, we’re one step closer to orbit - one vibration at a time! 🪐 A special thanks to Politecnico di Milano DAER, Mr. Paolo Rubini and Mr. Mauro Terraneo / Vicoter s.n.c. which, through our partnership with ESA BIC, enabled us to use their shaker for this test. Support from academic institutions is fundamental in driving forward deep-tech innovation in the space industry! Looking for a robust, flight-ready propulsion system? Let’s talk! Reach out at info@capsule-corp.biz 📩 #CapsuleCorporation #WaterCube #SpacePropulsion #VibrationTesting #NewSpace #Sustainability #ESABIC

Successful kick-off for the Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test campaign! 🛰️💻 In the last few days we started HIL testing to validate WaterCube’s flight software! By simulating sensor inputs and actuators, we are rigorously verifying state transitions and control laws, ensuring our system reacts precisely as intended. This achievement highlights the expertise of our avionics team, whose dedication to real-time validation is shaping WaterCube’s reliability for space. HIL testing is a crucial step toward our first in-orbit demonstration, bringing us closer to safe, efficient propulsion for small satellites. A huge "thank you" to our committed team and to Riccardo, who is executing the test so proficiently! 👨💻 If you’re passionate about avionics testing and want to be part of this journey, we are looking for a Master's thesis Avionics HW Test Engineer Intern to join our team! Reach out to us at info@capsule-corp.biz 📨 Stay tuned as we continue pushing the boundaries of miniaturized space mobility! 🚀 #SpaceTech #HILTesting #Avionics #WaterCube #Hiring #MadeInItaly

Cut costs, save time: The WaterCube revolution for Smallsat propulsion 🚀 💸 Traditional propulsion systems come with hidden costs and long delays, slowing down satellite deployment and revenue generation. WaterCube is here to change that! ✅ No need for expensive ground support equipment: Did you just buy your shiny new pressurised propulsion system and want to load it before encapsulating the satellite in the launcher? Get ready to buy an expensive, certified loading cart that can cost up to €300.000 🤯 Or buy WaterCube, which operates unpressurised, eliminating the need for such costly infrastructure! ✅ Faster time to orbit: Propulsion systems are often long-lead items, delaying satellite integration. Thanks to our proprietary, patent-pending architecture, 3D printing, and COTS components, WaterCube slashes lead time to just 3.5 months — 50% faster than competitors, time equals money has never been so true! ⌛ ✅ Lower launch costs = more accessible propulsion: As launch prices drop, loading larger amounts of propellant is no longer critical. WaterCube is the ideal fit for Cubesats (3U and up) and Smallsats (100-200 kg) as a primary propulsion system, and even for larger spacecraft requiring a secondary propulsion unit. 🛰️ 🌍 Smallsat & Cubesat propulsion should be affordable, reliable, and fast—that’s exactly what we deliver. Ready to rethink your satellite propulsion strategy? Let’s talk: info@capsule-corp.biz 📧 Featured in the image: our EM-01 and some... H2O propellant, AKA water 😜 #Smallsats #Cubesats #Propulsion #NewSpace #WaterCube #Sustainability

🎓 Attention Engineering Students: the opportunity of a Lifetime awaits! 🚀 Capsule Corporation is on the lookout for bold, driven, and talented engineering students to join us as Master Thesis candidates for two cutting-edge projects! 🔍 What’s on the table? 1️⃣ Space Propulsion Engineering Thesis Internship 👉 Title: Optimization of space propulsion components' thermo-fluidics behaviour by means of CFD analysis and iterative design. 💡 Dive into the fascinating world of spacecraft propulsion, pushing the boundaries of thermo-fluidics with advanced simulations and hands-on development. 2️⃣ Mission Analysis Engineering Thesis Internship 👉 Title: Mission analysis for Cubesats missions employing water-based propulsion systems and thruster thrust performance reconstruction. 💡 Shape the future of space missions, from trajectory optimisation to real-world thrust performance assessments. 🌟 What’s in it for you? Work with a passionate and innovative team on game-changing space propulsion technology. Gain invaluable hands-on experience in a fast-growing NewSpace startup. Set the stage for a career in the aerospace industry while contributing to sustainable and scalable space exploration. 💡 Why Capsule Corporation? We’re revolutionising Cubesats and Smallsats propulsion with WaterCube, our sustainable, miniaturised, water-based propulsion system. At Capsule Corporation, we’re not just offering a thesis project — we’re offering a chance to make history in space technology. 🛰️ 🪐 🚀 Ready to take off? Send your CV and a short note about why you're perfect for the role to info@capsule-corp.biz with the subject: 🔹 Space Propulsion Engineering Thesis (Ref. CC-J-04) Application [Name Surname] 🔹 Mission Analysis Engineering Thesis (Ref. CC-J-05) Application [Name Surname] Do not miss this incredible chance, applications close on 15/02/2025! Let's create the future of space propulsion together! #SpaceEngineering #ThesisOpportunity #Aerospace #NewSpace #WaterCube #Sustainability

🚀 Adapting to the New Rideshare Era! 🌍 Oh no! The recent SpaceX rideshare restrictions on 3D-printed pressure vessels have raised challenges for many propulsion suppliers—but not for us at Capsule Corporation! 💧 Our WaterCube propulsion system operates at very low pressure, so our main tank is not classified as a pressure vessel under regulations. This unique feature makes WaterCube compliant, reliable, and ready for launch without the regulatory hurdles others face. Want to know how WaterCube can simplify your satellite mission? Drop us a line at info@capsule-corp.biz! 📧 #WaterCube #SpacePropulsion #Innovation #MadeInItaly Ph. courtesy of SpaceX [Rideshare Payload User's Guide version 10]

🎄 Happy Holidays from Capsule Corporation! 🎄 As the year wraps up, we gathered as a team to celebrate the season with our first company-wide Christmas dinner and reflect on an amazing 2024: 🚀 May: Capsule Corporation is incorporated as "startup innovativa" in Milan, Italy. 📈 June: we entered the Takeoff Accelerator programme. 🛰️ July: Completion of EM-01 prototype design. 🔧October: We attended our first IAC in Milan, signed our first MOU and completed the manufacturing of EM-01. 💨November: EM-01 test campaign successfully concluded (thanks to ESA BIC Milan and Takeoff support) and Expo Day graduation from Takeoff. 📝December: EM-02 prototype design kickoff. Our milestones for 2025 will be even more exciting, as you can expect: ✅ EM-02 assembly & testing. ✅ Ground qualification of the first flight-worthy WaterCube. ✅ Delivery of the first flight model for in-orbit demonstration. Want to join the revolution in space propulsion? Contact us at info@capsule-corp.biz 📧 Wishing you all joyful holidays and a stellar new year! The Capsule Corporation Team 🧑🎄 #WaterCube #Sustainability #Christmas #Holiday #SpacePropulsion

We are really proud of having secured a prestigious recognition by European Space Agency - ESA during the 20th ESA Investor Forum in Frankfurt! Our CEO Francesco represented us in the pitch competition, where he presented the WaterCube project and we secured the first place 🥇 in the "Sustainability Pioneer" 🌱 category! The right recognition for our commitment to a truly sustainable, affordable and high performance space propulsion 🛰️🚀 Do not hesitate to reach out if you want to learn more! 📨 info@capsule-corp.biz #spacepropulsion #WaterCube #Sustainability

An Incredible Evening! Last night’s #DemoDay was truly special, bringing together some of the brightest minds in the #SpaceIndustry. The #panel discussion on “Next Stage in the Space Age: How #AI Accelerates Orbital Opportunities for the Space Industry” was both insightful and inspiring. Moderated by Kimberly Katina Minafra from NASA Ames Research Center, the conversation featured: Francesco Grilli, VP Product Management at Qualcomm Aniello Violetti, Space Attaché at the Embassy of Italy Pieter van Duijn, CTO at Loft Orbital Their perspectives sparked meaningful #conversations about the future of space and technology. We were equally blown away by the 14 startups that took the stage, each presenting their #innovative ideas with passion and purpose. It was a privilege to watch these #changemakers share their #vision with a room full of industry leaders and innovators. We’re grateful to everyone who joined us and made the event such a success. Follow our page to stay connected and be part of more inspiring moments like these, there’s so much more to come! Capsule Corporation, Cshark s.r.l, Deplotic, Intuos | Techstars'24, LMA srl - Aerospace Technology, Noveka, ORiS - Orbital Recharge in Space, RF Microtech, Sidereus Space Dynamics, Space 11, Tekrevolution, TITAN4, TUC.technology, VOLTA Structural Energy

🌟 What an incredible journey with Takeoff Accelerator! 🌟 We’re pleased to announce the successful completion of the Takeoff accelerator program, that culminated with an inspiring #ExpoDay on November 6th, that truly showcased our progress with WaterCube! During the event, we had the chance to: 🎤 Pitch our startup vision to a packed audience of industry leaders and investors, sharing how WaterCube is set to transform propulsion for CubeSats and Smallsats. 🛰️ Present our engineering model live - a hands-on demonstration of WaterCube’s innovative, water-based propulsion, built with scalability, sustainability, and reliability at its core. 🥂 Connect at the networking aperitivo, where we shared insights on our project’s roadmap and our mission for a more sustainable space environment. Our gratitude goes out to: - Takeoff team - Eugenia, Francesco, Mattia, Enrica, Ludovica, thanks so much for your patience and guidance; - Fellow startups: wish you all the best for your future endeavours - Delta Space Leonis S.r.l., Space 11, Alpha Impulsion, Meta Futura Aerospace, P2M, Spaider, SpaceVerse; - The industry and institutional mentors that guided us in this journey providing so many insightful ideas to further improve WaterCube - Davina from European Space Agency - ESA, Giuseppe and Andrea from Agenzia Spaziale Italiana, Dumaz Christophe and Luca from AVIO; - The Takeoff mentors - Alessandro, Tiziano, Edoardo, Francesco that brought a fresh perspective on the startups world! If you’re an investor looking to support a high-potential NewSpace project, our pre-seed round is now open 💸, and we’d love to connect with you 🤝 Let’s work together to propel WaterCube and Capsule Corporation into the future of sustainable space technology! 📧 Reach out either here, or to our CEO Francesco Marino, or drop us a message to learn more at info@capsule-corp.biz! #WaterCube #SpaceTech #TakeoffAccelerator #Startup #NewSpace #Sustainability #Cubesats #SpacePropulsion #Innovation Ph. credits: Takeoff Accelerator and Carlo Alessandro Borjas

🚀 A major Milestone achieved: WaterCube Engineering Model EM-01 test campaign completed! 🚀 Our EM-01 functional and performance test campaign has been a resounding success, marking a pivotal step forward in WaterCube’s journey towards flight readiness. Highlights from our testing include: ✅ Successful functional tests across various power and flowrate setpoints, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse operational conditions. ✅ Validated ConOps, with flawless transitions between idle, warm-up, pulsed flow and steady-state modes. ✅ Reliability and endurance tests passed brilliantly, with critical components showing no signs of failure or performance degradation, even in extended (> 1000 seconds! 💨💨) firing (or rather steaming) tests. ✅ Performance validation confirmed that the actual thrust and flowrate are precisely in line with the initial design model, showcasing WaterCube’s commitment to delivering consistent, dependable propulsion. This campaign brings us one step closer to revolutionising sustainable space propulsion. Massive thanks to our dedicated team (Francesco, Ivan, Dani, Abhronil, Athos, Lorenzo, Riccardo, Gianluigi) and all our partners and mentors who helped make this milestone possible! 🌍 Ready to power the next generation of small satellites? If you’re interested in learning more about WaterCube’s capabilities or in partnering with us, we’d love to connect. Reach out to us today! ➡️ info@capsule-corp.biz #WaterCube #SpacePropulsion #Cubesats #NewSpace #SustainableSpace #Innovation #SpaceEngineering #MadeInItaly