Ivan Nizzola, Capsule Corporation srl
Capsule Corporation srl has started the development of a new water-based resistojet propulsion system for cubesats in 2024 to address the growing market demand for efficient, low cost, short lead time and miniaturised propulsion. In 2024, the first development model, EM-01, underwent extensive testing to characterise its functionality and performance.
Test results analysis demonstrated a specific impulse of up to 80 seconds and 3.0 mN thrust, nearing the nominal targets of 90 seconds and 4.0 mN respectively. Insights from these tests are driving design improvements for the next iteration, ensuring enhanced performance and readiness for market needs.