{"id":8640,"date":"2023-05-04T17:55:26","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T09:55:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/busek-powers-the-future-of-spaceflight-with-35-years-of-experience-in-propulsion-systems\/"},"modified":"2023-05-04T17:55:26","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T09:55:26","slug":"busek-powers-the-future-of-spaceflight-with-35-years-of-experience-in-propulsion-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/busek-powers-the-future-of-spaceflight-with-35-years-of-experience-in-propulsion-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Busek Powers the Future of Spaceflight with 35 Years of Experience in Propulsion Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Busek<\/p>\n

Busek Space and Propulsion Systems, a US-based space company, is powering the future of spaceflight with its range of propulsion systems in space. Their flight heritage started in 2006 with a 200 W Hall Thruster on TacSat-2, which was the first US Hall Thruster in space. They have also pioneered in developing and deploying first electrospray thruster in space.<\/p>\n

Hall Thruster<\/p>\n

Busek develops leading edge electric propulsion thrusters to enable entirely new classes of spacecraft missions. Hall effect thrusters balance extraordinarily high specific impulse with excellent thrust-to-power for a highly efficient electric propulsion system. They have deep expertise in plasma physics and magnetic field design. Their Hall-effect thrusters offer class-leading performance, and are backed by decades of flight and test experience. <\/p>\n

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Electrospray Thrusters<\/p>\n

Electrospray thrusters are characterized by precise thrust control (on the order of nano-Newtons) and extremely efficient operation (over 80%). Proven on the LISA Pathfinder mission, electrospray thrusters are more versatile and precise than any reaction wheel system, and can achieve unprecedented stability for large observatory missions.<\/p>\n

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RF Ion Thrusters<\/p>\n

Busek\u2019s RF ion thrusters are an unprecedented iodine-fueled ion propulsion system scheduled for launch on two deep-space CubeSat missions. Iodine propellant is stored as a dense solid and eliminates the need for high-pressure and large volume tanks, while delivering high total impulse and specific impulse.<\/p>\n

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Green Propellant Thruster<\/p>\n

Using a patented monolithic catalyst, Busek\u2019s green monopropellant thruster is fueled with ASCENT. This new formulation has 10% higher specific impulse and 45% greater density than hydrazine, the most commonly used but highly toxic monopropellant. ASCENT significantly reduce handling costs and safety concerns vs. hydrazine, while delivering superior performance. <\/p>\n

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