REVOLUTIONARY PROPULSION
FUELED BY SOLID METAL
The MPT creates thrust/impulse by ionizing and discharging a very small fraction of the solid metallic puck fuel on each pulse. The absence of fluids eliminates leakage risks, pressurized containers and guarantees dependable activation after extended dormancy.
Operating with no warm up time and at a consistent 10μN/W across its power range, calculating maneuvers is made simple
SIMPLE, SCALABLE TECHNOLOGY
SOLID STATE
no fluids, valves, tanks or heaters
PULSED OPERATION
precise impulse control
MODULAR DESIGN
easily arrayed
SIMPLE POWER
no high static voltages (45V DC max)
SIZED FOR ANY MISSION
For Microsats (<150 kg) the MPT is perfectly suited as the main propulsion element for both orbit raise, station keeping and de-orbit
*Flush + Flange design shown
For Minisats (>150 kg) the MPT is the ideal complement for larger Hall / Ion engines, adding more impulse for less volume, enabling pointing and EOL
*Standard flange design shown
THRUST VERIFIED AT NASA
Developed with major NASA support through the SBIR grant program, the MPT was also thrust verified multiple times at NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC)
Publication: Journal of Propulsion & Power
EXTENSIVELY TESTED
15k+
hrs of in-vacuum operation
4 yrs
from prototype to first launch
40+
units constructed
SUPPORT THROUGH AI&T
SOFTWARE DEV SUPPORT
Our Software Development Unit (SDU) mimics in-flight operation to help your team develop CONOPS tools prior to FM delivery
HARDWARE DEV SUPPORT
Our Engineering Development Unit (EDU) recreates thermal and electrical loading to help with FlatSat and EM satellite testing
