CISGAM

CISGAM is a deep-tech space propulsion company developing microfluidic electrospray propulsion systems for the next generation of small satellites. Their MEMS-based electrospray thruster technology integrates propulsion and attitude control into a single compact module, enabling highly maneuverable spacecraft at scale. Founded by PhDs with deep expertise in MEMS fabrication, electrospray physics, and system integration, CISGAM is pursuing a phased commercialization strategy — from selling propulsion modules to smallsat manufacturers, to building fully integrated maneuverable satellite buses, and ultimately operating autonomous constellation services.

Small satellites are scaling rapidly (projected 100,000 by 2030), but maneuverability still depends on bulky, fragmented legacy systems not designed for the smallsat era. Separate subsystems for propulsion, attitude control, and fluid management increase mass, volume, and power demands, making satellite mobility the critical bottleneck for next-generation spacecraft.

CISGAM's MEMS-based microfluidic electrospray propulsion system integrates thousands of precisely fabricated emitters with on-chip fluid management into a single compact module — delivering 10x power efficiency, variable Isp capability for autonomous maneuvering, and modular scalability for satellites from 1–600 kg. The Genesis Electrospray Mobility Module replaces multiple fragmented subsystems with one integrated mobility layer.

Technology matured to TRL 5 with 1,450+ hours of long-duration performance testing; proprietary IP filed in 2022; $2.5M+ raised in non-dilutive academic grants; completed Techstars Space Accelerator Q4 2025; awarded DARPA EEI resources in Q3 2026; space demonstration scheduled on SpaceX Transporter-20 for Q2 2027.