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HET Systems

Hall-effect thrusters (HETs) generate thrust by ejecting neutral plasma. HETs offer high specific impulse, boosting cost savings and data value for spacecraft. Ideal for small craft, they aid in attitude control, precision manoeuvres, and orbital longevity. Pulsar HET thrusters further enhance satellite orbital lifetimes through efficient drag compensation, diminishing launch needs, and adhere to industry standards via UK government facility testing.

Our Technology

150W 500W 1kW 3kW
Propellants Ar, Kr, Xe Ar, Kr, Xe Ar, Kr, Xe Ar, Kr, Xe
Voltage / V 230 - 400 300 - 400 300 - 400 300 - 600
Current / A 0.5 - 0.5 1.7 - 1.8 3.0 - 4.0 6.0 - 8.0
Power / W 120 - 180 500 - 700 900 - 1,600 1,800 - 4,800
Thrust / mN 5 - 13 12 - 33 24 - 68 71 - 227
Specific Impulse min / sec 1,000 - 1,300 1,300 - 1,500 1,600 - 2,000 1,900 - 2,000
Total Impulse min / MNs 0.4 - 0.5 0.5 - 0.6 6.0 - 7.0 9.0 - 10.5
Efficiency / % 50 50 50 50

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