Bi-propellant propulsion module (offered with Dawn Aerospace) for 3-6U CubeSats, delivering over 230 m/s delta-v using non-toxic nitrous oxide/propene propellant.
AAC Clyde Space PM200 Bi-Propellant Propulsion Module
Bi-propellant propulsion module (offered with Dawn Aerospace) for 3-6U CubeSats, delivering over 230 m/s delta-v using non-toxic nitrous oxide/propene propellant.
Description
The PM200 is a bi-propellant propulsion module offered in partnership with Dawn Aerospace, intended for use in 3-6U CubeSats. It allows manoeuvres of up to 230 m/s of velocity increment using non-toxic propellants (nitrous oxide and propene) in a self-pressurizing configuration. Low system complexity and zero propellant toxicity allow for simple and robust ground and on-orbit operations. The standard 1U configuration can deliver in excess of 230 m/s of delta-v to a 4 kg 3U CubeSat, using a single 0.5 N thruster with integrated thrust vector control to compensate for inherent thruster disturbance torques. It features a ready-to-fire wake-up capability and an I2C or RS422/RS485 compliant interface, and can be seamlessly integrated with AAC Hyperion's line of integrated ADCS systems for a full GNC solution. Through additive manufacturing, the system is highly customizable in delta-v, interface style, and thrust direction.
Specifications
| Nominal thrust | 0.5 N |
|---|---|
| Specific impulse (vac) | > 285 s |
| Total impulse | > 850 N.s |
| Delta-v (4 kg satellite incl. PM200) | > 230 m/s |
| Minimum impulse bit | 35 mN.s |
| Maximum impulse bit | 5 N.s |
| Repeatability (3σ) | ±5 mN.s |
| Power required (firing) | < 12 W |
| Power required (sleep) | < 0.1 W |
| Storability | > 5 years |
| Outer dimensions | 97.7 x 95.4 x 95.4 mm |
| Dry mass (excl. propellant) | 1100 g |
| Propellant mass | 310 g |
| Operating temperature | -5 to +35 °C |
