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  Author(s): Souvik Chatterjee, Morpheus SpacePhilipp Laufer, Morpheus SpaceWiebe Wagemans, Morpheus Space Presenter: Souvik Chatterjee, Propulsion & Mission Engineer, Morpheus Space Abstract: The in-orbit demonstration mission (IOD) from Morpheus Space, a satellite mobility provider based inGermany and USA, is the first space-based qualification test of its new Electric propulsion system, GO-2. It is hosted onboard […]

  Author(s): David Krejci, ENPULSIONAlexander Reissner, ENPULSION Presenter: Michaël Staelens, , ENPULSION Abstract: The first flight ever flight of a Field emission electric propulsion (FEEP) thruster occurred in 2018 using a ENPULSION NANO thruster. Since then, more than 200 heritage ENPULSION NANO systems, 20 higher power MICRO systems and 25 novel NANO R3/AR3 systems have […]

  Author(s): Alfio E. Vinci, ThrustMe Dmytro Rafalskyi, ThrustMe Francesco M. Bianchi, ThrustMe Heeral Bhatt, ThrustMe Thibault Dubois, ThrustMe Elena Zorzoli Rossi, ThrustMe Presenter: Alfio E. Vinci, Plasma physicist, ThrustMe Abstract: Several thousands of Earth satellites launched to date feature an onboard propulsion system based on Hall thruster technology. These devices are key characters for […]

  Author(s): Markus Brotsack, IMPACT INNOVATIONS GMBH Reeti Singh, IMPACT INNOVATIONS GMBH Ján KONDÁS, Impact Innovations GmbH Presenter: Markus Brotsack, International Sales, IMPACT INNOVATIONS GMBH Abstract: Space propulsion applications require lightweight materials that can withstand high stresses at elevated temperatures. Niobium has a very low density compared to other refractory metals but high strength, i.e. […]

  Author(s): Dr. Neta Palkovitz , Chief Legal, Policy & Sustainability Officer, General Counsel at Dawn AerospaceSindu Shankar, Legal Support Specialist Presenter: Neta Palkovitz , Dr., Chief Legal, Policy & Sustainability Officer, General Counsel at Dawn Aerospace Abstract: SmallSats and especially CubeSats have been suffering from a bad reputation with regulators worldwide. The simplified standardized […]

  Author(s): Wes Faler, Miles Space, Inc. Presenter: Brad Berkson, COO, Miles Space, Inc. Abstract: The patented Poseidon™ thrusters use pulsed electrostatic acceleration, a virtual cathode, and pressure drops to create thrust from water vapor using a novel propulsion method. No neutralizer is needed as the exhaust is inherently neutral. In-space testing shows market-leading performance: […]

  Author(s): MAHADEVAN Krishnan, Alameda Applied Sciences Corporation Presenter: MAHADEVAN KRISHNAN, president, Alameda Applied Sciences Corporation Abstract: The Metal Plasma Thruster (MPT) is a new class of electric propulsion technology suitable for CubeSats and Small Sats. The thruster uses inert, solid metal pucks as propellant. It uses 45V/~100A/~1ms pulses to convert ~10 µg/pulse of the […]

  Author(s): Angelo Genovese, Electric propulsion Engineer/Thales Deutschland Presenter: Angelo Genovese, Mr., Electric propulsion Engineer/Thales Deutschland Abstract: The business unit Electron Devices of Thales Deutschland started the development of a new electric propulsion technology, the High Efficiency Multistage Plasma Thruster (HEMPT) at the end of the 90’s. After having carried out several basic studies supported […]

  Author(s): Neta Palkovitz, Chief Legal, Policy & Sustainability Officer, General Counsel at Dawn Aerospace Josh Rodenbaugh, Head of Special Project, Space Systems Engineer Jeroen Wink, Director Presenter: Neta Palkovitz, Dr., Chief Legal, Policy & Sustainability Officer, General Counsel at Dawn Aerospace Abstract: Main Author: Dr. Neta Palkovitz The rapidly growing space economy demands innovative […]

  Author(s): Yuichi Nakagawa, Pale Blue Inc.Akira Iwakawa, Pale Blue Inc.Kazuya Yaginuma, Pale Blue Inc. Presenter: Yuichi Nakagawa, Director, Pale Blue Inc. Abstract: Hall Effect thruster is one of the most popular electric propulsion systems, and it is commonly driven by xenon or other noble gases. It has more than 1000 s of specific impulse, […]