Is Deneb actually deployed in the real world?

Deneb is at the research stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.

Deneb is made by Impulse Space, based in Redondo Beach, California, USA, founded in 2021.

Deneb is at research stage and is not yet available for sale.

What are alternatives to Deneb?

On the DEPLOY registry, comparable space robots to Deneb include Chang'e Lander, Mira, W-Series Capsule, Astrobee.

How does Deneb compare to Chang'e Lander?

Deneb and Chang'e Lander (China National Space Administration · 4 deployments) are both space robots on the DEPLOY registry. Deneb has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.

Is Deneb a top space?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Deneb ranks in roughly the top 92% of space models tracked by the registry.

What is Deneb's maturity stage?

Deneb is at the research stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Research stage means active development without commercial deployments on file.

Where is Deneb deployed?

No verified deployments of Deneb are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.

Deneb has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.

Robot model

Deneb

67 kN LOX/methane staged-combustion engine for Helios kick stage.

Manufacturer: Impulse Space
Form factor: space
Maturity: research
Lifecycle: active
Website: impulsespace.com ↗

Overview

67 kN LOX/methane staged-combustion engine for Helios kick stage. 380+ seconds specific impulse. Restart-capable for multi-burn missions. Ox-rich staged combustion cycle.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage: research(Lab-stage only; no commercial or public deployment reported.)
Verified deployments: None on file
Sources on file: 1 source, view all

No verified deployments on file. DEPLOY tracks independently-sourced deployment evidence separately from manufacturer capability claims.

Key facts

Thrust

67 kN

Specific impulse

380+ seconds

Propellant

LOX / liquid methane

Cycle

Ox-rich staged combustion

Role

Kick-stage main engine

Specs

Isp

380+ s

Role

kick-stage main engine

Cycle

ox-rich staged combustion

Thrust

67 kN

Autonomy

n/a (component)

Propellant

LOX / liquid methane

Data & sources

Web sources

1 source backing this record.View all →

Pricing

No verified price is on record for Deneb. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

How DEPLOY tracks pricing

Deneb on the deployment map

Where Deneb is verified operating. Explore the deployment map by place and type.

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Recent activity

Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.

Verified media addedVerifiedJun 7, 2026
Hello, Solar System!
Record createdJun 7, 2026
Added to the verified registry

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Safety record

No incidents on record for Deneb.

Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.

Sources (1)

https://www.impulsespace.com/helios

Common questions

What is Deneb?: 67 kN LOX/methane staged-combustion engine for Helios kick stage. 380+ seconds specific impulse. Restart-capable for multi-burn missions. Ox-rich staged combustion cycle.
How much does Deneb cost?: Deneb's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Deneb from Impulse Space. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is Deneb actually deployed in the real world?: Deneb is at the research stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
Who makes Deneb?: Deneb is made by Impulse Space, based in Redondo Beach, California, USA, founded in 2021.
Can you buy Deneb?: Deneb is at research stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to Deneb?: On the DEPLOY registry, comparable space robots to Deneb include Chang'e Lander, Mira, W-Series Capsule, Astrobee.
How does Deneb compare to Chang'e Lander?: Deneb and Chang'e Lander (China National Space Administration · 4 deployments) are both space robots on the DEPLOY registry. Deneb has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Deneb a top space?: On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Deneb ranks in roughly the top 92% of space models tracked by the registry.
What is Deneb's maturity stage?: Deneb is at the research stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Research stage means active development without commercial deployments on file.
Where is Deneb deployed?: No verified deployments of Deneb are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.
Is Deneb safe?: Deneb has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.

Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-12

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-07-12

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: research

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: space

Sources by quality tier

1: unclassified; Unclassified source

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Recent coverage

Deneb in third-party press

Impulse Space expands Colorado presence - SpaceNews

Mar 10, 2026

Impulse Space Raises $500M Series D to Build In-Space Mobility Infrastructure for the Space Economy

Jan 1, 2026

Airbus Ventures Invests in Impulse Space’s $150M Series B Funding Round - Business Wire

Oct 1, 2024

Deneb

Overview

Key facts

Specs

Data & sources

Pricing

Deneb on the deployment map

Recent activity

Safety record

Sources (1)

Common questions

Recent coverage

In the press

Impulse Space expands Colorado presence - SpaceNews

Impulse Space Raises $500M Series D to Build In-Space Mobility Infrastructure for the Space Economy

Airbus Ventures Invests in Impulse Space’s $150M Series B Funding Round - Business Wire

USSF Funds Impulse’s Massive High Orbit Kick Stage - Payload Space

Impulse Space unveils the design specs for their new kick stage Helios engine - satnews.com

Machine-readable surfaces

Deneb

Overview

Key facts

Specs

Data & sources

Pricing

Deneb on the deployment map

Recent activity

Safety record

Sources (1)

Common questions

Recent coverage

Related space

In the press

Impulse Space expands Colorado presence - SpaceNews

Impulse Space Raises $500M Series D to Build In-Space Mobility Infrastructure for the Space Economy

Airbus Ventures Invests in Impulse Space’s $150M Series B Funding Round - Business Wire

USSF Funds Impulse’s Massive High Orbit Kick Stage - Payload Space

Impulse Space unveils the design specs for their new kick stage Helios engine - satnews.com

Machine-readable surfaces