Creating Technology That Propels Possible
For more than 50 years, Karman has been a preferred supplier of propulsion and launch systems for Space and Defense missions. Merging unmatched manufacturing capabilities with a wealth of engineering expertise, we produce mission-critical hardware that delivers unparalleled performance in our industry.
Our ability to engineer tip-to-tail rocket systems means we can deliver solutions that meet even the most complex mission challenges. Paired with the capacity to leverage advanced material solutions, energetics, metal and composite manufacturing processes, we ensure your mission always arrives at the best solution possible.
Propulsion Systems
We bring over 50 years of expertise in propulsion to our system designs. From tip-to-tail, ESAD to the nozzle assembly, our mature (high TRL/MRL) technologies are used to deliver reliable propulsion systems to space and defense markets. Our propulsion team supports your program from concept-to-production. We develop propulsion system designs that meet the requirements with a focus on manufacturability and in-process inspection to support high quality production at rate.
Our team has designed, qualified and delivered over 20,000+ solid propellant driven systems for the space and defense markets, including hypersonics and crewed exploration missions. This comprehensive knowledge and experience with energetic systems drives our propulsion system designs and reduces risk for your mission.
Karman Propulsion Systems:
- Rocket Motors
- Launchers
- Solid Propellant Gas Generators
- Propellant-Driven Actuation and Separation Systems
Launch Systems
Integrating mission-critical payloads onto complex platforms requires unmatched expertise and unfaltering performance to assure success. We’ve engineered, qualified and delivered over 20,000+ launch systems and integrated payloads for every major prime onto DoD platforms, a testament to the relentless delivery and assured capability we offer our customers. Our tried and tested products in this area include:
- High Voltage Electronic Systems
- Safe & Arm Systems
- Launch Canisters, composite and metallic
- Energetic Ejection Systems
- Kick Motors
- Electromechanical release/ejection
How We Do It
Our Approach
Through all-encompassing design analysis, performance evaluation, and production testing, we deliver propulsion and launch systems with assured reliability.
Concept-to-Production
No matter the requirements, our comprehensive engineering and manufacturing capabilities enable us to create technology that fully meets mission needs.
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