Station Keeping Thruster Unit Based on Thermocatalytic Thrusters
Glavkosmos
Propellant - hydrazine. The unit consists of two thermocatalytic thrusters: 1 – main, and 1 – 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 i
Technical specifications
- Heater unit power consumption
- 14.6 W
- Overall dimensions
- 176х246х127 mm
- Mass
- 1.7 kg
About
Propellant – hydrazine. The unit consists of two thermocatalytic thrusters: 1 – main, and 1 – 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).
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