SmallSpark Space Systems, an award-winning rocket propulsion innovation company which is part of the Deepbridge Technology Growth EIS fund,  recently announced  it has been awarded  a multi-year contract through the Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government's Flexible Innovation Funding. 

This funding will support the development of SmallSpark’s next-generation Mission and Systems Design Suite, named Mission Management Suite ('MMS'). 

Joseph Ward, CEO & Director of Propulsion at  SmallSpark Space Systems,  commented:  

“We are thrilled to have received Welsh Government backing for MMS. The additional capital invested is going to significantly accelerate the platforms development and let us more effectively bring artificial intelligence into systems and mission design within the context of mission objectives. Our goal is to reduce some aspects of the design process by over 75%. Most importantly, we are doing this at a price that is affordable to early-stage businesses.”   

MMS, which launched its public BETA in March 2024, is a platform that streamlines space mission planning and execution for NewSpace start-ups and established businesses. It offers Mission & Systems design capabilities and incorporates SmallSparks’ Mission Driven Design Automation technologies. This process, known as 'MDDA,' allows MMS to propose space system designs, analyse real-world data, and enhance automation, aiming to empower smaller teams and reduce repetitive tasks for engineers in mission and systems design.