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3TU Thruster Unit

Glavkosmos
3TU Thruster Unit

Propellant - hydrazine. The unit consists of eight thermocatalytic low thrusters: 4 – main, and 4 – redundant. Thermal mode of the unit is ensured by 4 heaters (2 main and 2 redundant), a radiator, and a set of MLI. Unit temperature is monitored by means of 4 temperature sensors. Manufacturing lead

Technical specifications

Heater unit power consumption
14.6 W
Overall dimensions
344х344х185 mm
Mass
5.7 kg

About

Propellant – hydrazine. The unit consists of eight thermocatalytic low thrusters: 4 – main, and 4 – redundant. Thermal mode of the unit is ensured by 4 heaters (2 main and 2 redundant), a radiator, and a set of MLI. Unit temperature is monitored by means of 4 temperature sensors. Manufacturing lead time is given without taking into account the time needed to procure materials (4 months) and procured parts and components (6 months).

Documentation

No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.

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