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Monopropellant Thruster for Satellite Communication Applications

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Spacecraft Thruster by Astra (1 more product)
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The ASE MAX (XENON.KRYPTON) from Astra is a Monopropellant Thruster that has a thrust of 0.05 N (KRYPTON) and 0.06 N (XENON). It can be used in small GEO spacecraft. This spacecraft thruster has a mass of 4.5 Kg (KRYPTON) and 4.5 Kg (XENON) and a specific impulse of 1800 sec (KRYPTON) and 1760 sec (XENON). It has a power consumption of 1400 W (KRYPTON and XENON). 

This magnetically shielded thruster is tuned to optimize performance with krypton propellant and is ideal for communication satellite constellations and as an enabling technology for high throughput LEO, GTO-GEO transfer, and cislunar missions.

Product Specifications

Product Details

  • Part Number
    ASE MAX (XENON.KRYPTON)
  • Manufacturer
    Astra
  • Description
    Monopropellant Thruster for Satellite Communication Applications

General Parameters

  • Type
    Monopropellant Thruster
  • Thrust
    0.05 N (KRYPTON), 0.06 N (XENON)
  • Specific Impulse
    1800 s (KRYPTON), 1760 s (XENON)
  • Propellant
    2.5 Kg (PPU)
  • Propellant Mass
    4.5 Kg (KRYPTON), 4.5 Kg (XENON)
  • Power Consumption
    1400 W (KRYPTON), 1400 W (XENON)
  • Supply Voltage
    28 to 75 V (KRYPTON), 28 to 75 V (XENON)
  • Operating Temperature
    -20 to 60 Degree C
  • Space Heritage
    Yes
  • Application
    Communication satellite constellations, orbit transfer and cislunar missions
  • Note
    Orbit : LEO, GEO

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