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Thrusters

TU3 Truster Unit Based on Modified Thermocatalytic Low Thrusters

  • Purpose: Spacecraft orientation and attitude control.
  • Year of release: 2013
  • Guaranteed service life (years): 5
  • Estimated production / delivery time (months): 12
  • Flight qualification of the product: Yes
  • Possibility to adapt the product to customer requirements: Yes
ParameterValue
Heater unit power consumption7.3 W
Overall dimensions232х179,5х79,5 mm
Mass1.3 kg

Propellant - hydrazine. The unit consists of three modified thermocatalytic low thrusters. Thermal mode of the unit is ensured by 3 heaters (2 main and 1 redundant), a radiator, and a set of MLI. Unit temperature is monitored by means of 3 temperature sensors.

Remark

Manufacturing lead time is given without taking into account the time needed to procure materials (4 months) and procured parts and components (6 months).