Home > Knowledge Base Authors: Martin Eizinger, José Gonzalez del Amo, Luca Bianchi, Davina Di Cara, Quirin Koch, David Krejci, Alexander Reissner, Kaarel Repän, Tony Schönherr Published On: May 2022 Event: 8th Space Propulsion Conference, Estoril, Portugal, SPC2022-266 Download PDF Abstract Space propulsion systems undergo thorough ground testing before being deployed in space. We report the results of a functional verification and performance characterisation test campaign of an integrated electric propulsion system for cubesats and microsats with purely electric thrust vectoring capability and no moving parts. Visualisations of the plume data obtained from Faraday cup scans show a clear, corresponding trend of the variation of the inclination and azimuth angles of the thrust vector when these are commanded. The divergence angle computed from plasma diagnostic data is 49°, independently of the achieved inclination of the ion beam. DOWNLOAD PDF Thank you for your interest in ENPULSION’s products and services! As a global market leader in electric propulsion for nano- and microsatellites, we offer you a broad range of fully integrated electric propulsion systems, as well as simulator and emulator products, and support and services to guide you from first conceptual steps to spacecraft design, integration, launch-preparation, as well as commissioning and operations, all the way to end-of life de-orbiting of your spacecraft – our expert teams are always at your side. Exclusive ENPULSION data-room If you are interested to gain access to the next layer of technical information and in-depth knowledge of our products and technology, please contact us. In the ENPULSION data-room you can find product-specific user manuals, in-depth technical guides and applicable documents, containing valuable information on handling and shipping requirements, as well as everything you need to know to get the best performance and utility out of your ENPULSION products.
