Cardiff, UK 20th October 2023 – SmallSpark Space Systems, a space technology startup based in Cardiff, is developing a product ecosystem to support the growing cislunar and deep-space economy. Today, the company has achieved a significant milestone by demonstrating the ability of its Digital Fusion technology to support the development of customised solid rocket motors. This is a crucial capability for the business as it aims to create a portfolio of hardware and software solutions that can provide greater agility to the space and defence markets. 

SmallSpark’s Digital Fusion technology has gained popularity in the defence sector as it enables the development of digital twins using limited experimental data. This technology also allows for objective-based design optimisation. This approach will enable smaller teams to develop complex systems in shorter timelines and will allow engineers to focus on less repetitive design iteration work. 

“We are excited to showcase the potential of our Digital Fusion technology in the defence sector, and we look forward to introducing new capabilities to our esteemed customers. SmallSpark is one of the few companies in the UK that continues to push the boundaries of innovation in solid propulsion and other experimental architectures. We are committed to supporting the UK in becoming a leader in propulsion innovation.” – Joseph Ward, CEO. 

Small Sparks’ digital fusion technology has broad applications beyond propulsion, across fields such as spacecraft design and hypersonic research. By reducing reliance on expensive real-world testing, this technology automates the enhancement of numerical models using real-world data. 

SmallSpark will be exhibiting on stand G5 at the UK Space Conference, in Belfast, between 21st-23rd November.