Tag: Thrusters

  • What are Electrothermal Thrusters?

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    Electrothermal thrusters uses electric energy to heat the propellants either into a plasma or hot gas which is then expanded through a nozzle to produce thrust. Compared to both electromagnetic and electrostatic propulsion systems that propel charged ions through the use of electric and magnetic fields, electrothermal thruster relies upon thermal dynamics to propel the…

  • What is a Bipropellant Thruster?

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    A bipropellant thruster is a thruster that uses two propellants (very often liquid propellants) which are kept separately before reacting to form a hot gas to be used for propulsion. Also Read: What is a Power Processing Unit (PPU) for Thrusters? Bipropellant systems require the combustion of two (Bi) propellants. First one is a fuel and the…

  • What is a Cold Gas Thruster?

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    A cold gas thruster is a type of propulsion system which uses the expansion of pressurized gas to generate thrust. It consist of a fuel tank, a regulating valve, and a propelling nozzle. The nozzle of a cold gas thruster is generally made of a convergent-divergent shape so that it provides a required thrust in…

  • What is an Ion Thruster?

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    An Ion Thruster is a form of electric propulsion that works on the concept of ionization. This process involves the extraction of ions from the plasma to produce thrust. The ions extracted are accelerated by using electric fields that generate many ion jets together called the ion beam that produces the required thrust for the…

  • Sierra Space Completes Testing of Next Generation VR35K-A Upper Stage Engine

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    Sierra Space, a commercial space company and defense tech prime that is Building a Platform in Space to Benefit Life on Earth, announced the successful completion of the test campaign for its fully integrated VR35K-A upper stage engine, under contract with Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL), Rocket Propulsion Division, Edwards, Air Force Base in California,…

  • Astroscale Advances UK Debris Removal Mission After Mid-Term Review

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    Astroscale Ltd., the UK subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc., the market leader in satellite servicing and long-term orbital sustainability across all orbits, has completed the Mid-Term Review of the current development phase for the UK Active Debris Removal (ADR) mission with the UK Space Agency.   Through COSMIC, Astroscale’s flagship UK ADR solution, the company…

  • Dawn Aerospace Transforms Rideshare Propulsion with Advanced Nitrous-Based Technology

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    Dawn Aerospace is setting a new standard in the space industry with its innovative nitrous oxide-based propulsion systems, ideal for rideshare launches. These systems address the growing demand for scalable, safe, and efficient chemical propulsion, particularly for missions involving multiple payloads. Nitrous oxide propulsion addresses these needs by offering safer and simpler fueling processes, reduced…

  • L3Harris Propulsion Powers NASA’s Parker Solar Probe for Close Encounter with the Sun

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    NASA’s Parker Solar Probe spacecraft propelled by L3Harris propulsion will fly within 3.8 million miles of the Sun’s surface on Dec. 24, 2024. With an assist from onboard thrusters supplied by L3Harris, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is on its way to its closest encounter with the Sun, the first of at least three such passes…

  • Infinite Orbits Partners with Dawn Aerospace for France’s First GEO Servicing Mission

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    Dawn Aerospace is pleased to announce they have been selected by Infinite Orbits to provide one of the propulsion systems for the Endurance mission, France and Europe’s first satellite servicing initiative in Geostationary Orbit (GEO). This mission will extend a satellite’s lifespan, advancing Europe’s commitment to sustainable and responsible space operations. “Collaboration between companies is…

  • Trending Spacecraft Thrusters in 2024

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    Spacecraft thrusters represent the cutting edge of propulsion technology and play a critical role in space exploration by providing the necessary thrust for maneuvering, orbit adjustments, and trajectory corrections. With the increasing demand for space exploration and satellite deployment in both governmental and commercial sectors, the development and utilization of advanced thruster technologies have become…