Generic Magnetic Propulsion (GMP) – A Propellant Free, Fully Electric Lorentz Force System for VLEO/LEO Small Satellite Mobility

GMP is a fully electric, propellant free propulsion system for small satellites. It generates thrust by driving controlled currents through air core coils that interact with the geomagnetic field, producing Lorentz force impulses without fuel, valves or plume contamination. This enables lighter, simpler and more sustainable spacecraft.

Benefits:

• GMP replaces fuel-based propulsion with an electronics-centric system.
• It simplifies integration, reduces costs, and supports sustainable operations.
• It enables long-duration VLEO/LEO missions, responsive-space deployment, and plume-free manoeuvring for sensitive payloads.
• The GMP system is inherently scalable: two coils support planar manoeuvres, while up to six coils enable full three-axis control.