Home > Knowledge Base Authors: David Krejci, Valentin Hugonnaud, Tony Schönherr, Bryan Little, Alexander Reissner, Bernhard Seifert, Quirin Koch, Eduard Bosch Borràs, and José González del Amo Published On: October 2019 Event: Journal of Small Satellites, Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 881-893 Download PDF Abstract This manuscript discusses the on orbit data availability and system integration aspects of the ENPULSION NANO liquid metal FEEP propulsion systems. We present flight data from thrusters on LEO spacecraft, and present and discuss data availability from 142 NANO propulsion systems that were launched in the previous 4 years on 64 different spacecraft, ranging from 3 U Cubesats to > 100 kg platforms. In parallel, new propulsion systems based on FEEP technology have been developed, expanding the thrust and power range and introducing new features, as well as lessons learnt from the large space heritage of the NANO. Two of these new propulsion systems have been launched to space so far. In this work we present telemetry of NANO operation over several hundred hours as well as aggregated on orbit statistical data of the NANO including the thrusting time over all units in space which accumulated to > 3000 h of thrusting. We then discuss challenges encountered and present lessons learnt during on orbit operations, customer AIT support and ground test campaigns conducted at different facilities. 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.
