Supplier: ECAPS
Supply chain update:
ECAPS is bringing 4 new thruster products to market in 2025: 100 mN thruster, 5 N thruster, 22 N thruster, and bolt-on propulsion module “Orbital Force” to market in 2025.
Here’s a bit more information about each system:
🛰️ 100 mN thruster – the 100 mN thruster is in the sweet spot for 12-16U CubeSats with its high thrust-to-volume ratio – enabling high-performance, low-power propulsion making it competitive even with electric (high Isp) propulsion.
🛰️ 5 N thruster – the 5 N thruster enables high thrust delta-V maneuvers and apogee, reaction control, and proximity operations maneuvering for small-medium spacecraft.
🛰️ 22 N thruster – the 22 N thruster enables high thrust delta-V maneuvers and apogee, reaction control, and proximity operations maneuvering for medium-large spacecraft as well as kick stages and orbital tugs.
🛰️ Orbital Force – the Orbital Force “bolt-on” propulsion system is a versatile propulsion system, utilizing ECAPS’ flight-proven 1 N thruster, capable of:
- Constellation deployment and formation flights
- Drag compensation and orbit maintenance
- Orbital maneuvering and fine adjustments
- Positioning of payloads and equipment
- De-orbiting at the end of the mission
As Wilhelm Dingertz, Product Development and Commercialization Manager at ECAPS, explains:
“The propulsion system design is versatile, capable of integration with multiple present and future small satellite platforms and launchers on the market. The system is fueled with ECAPS’ flight-proven monopropellant LMP-103S which provides significantly increased performance and reduced hazards compared to monopropellant hydrazine.”
“This results in reduced handling costs and at least a 30% increase in delivered density impulse. Orbital Force can be loaded with LMP-103S and pressurized more than 10 years prior to launch without degradation, making it the ideal solution for responsive space capabilities.”
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