Tag: Monopropellant Thrusters
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Sierra Space Tests New Hypergolic Rocket Engine with Continuous Throttling Capability
Sierra Space, one of the leading pureplay commercial space companies building the first end-to-end business and technology platform in space, announced that it successfully tested a new 5,500 lbf. hypergolic rocket engine that promises to become a groundbreaking addition to its engine portfolio. Employing pure hydrazine fuel and MON3 oxidizer in a staged combustion cycle,…
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Busek Delivers High-Performance Electric Propulsion Systems for Government and Commercial Space Missions
Busek is one of the leaders in the development and manufacture of high-performance in-space thrusters, sensors, and subsystems. From technology pathfinders to turnkey systems for satellite constellations, the firm’s products provide thrust for challenging government and commercial missions. Busek’s broad technology portfolio, experience across multiple space propulsion disciplines, and unique manufacturing, test, and flight expertise,…
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Orbital Propulsion Centre Introduces New 20N Monopropellant Hydrazine Thruster for Satellites
Orbital Propulsion Centre a division of the ArianeGroup renowned for spacecraft propulsion, quality, reliability, and performance has introduced a new 20N Monopropellant Hydrazine Thruster for satellites, spacecraft, and platforms The 20N Monopropellant Hydrazine thruster has a thrust range of 7.9 to 24.6N (vacuum) and an ISP of 222 to 230 sec. It is equipped with…