A high-performance, cost-effective water-based resistojet propulsion system offering best-in-class thrust and specific impulse for its category, designed for deorbiting and mission maneuvers.
ASCEND Propulsion System
A high-performance, cost-effective water-based resistojet propulsion system offering best-in-class thrust and specific impulse for its category, designed for deorbiting and mission maneuvers.
Description
The ASCEND Propulsion System is a high-performance, simple and cost-effective water-based resistojet propulsion system developed by Ascend Beyond Space. It stands out as best-in-class on thrust and specific impulse within its category. The system is designed for high modularity, allowing various tank sizes, thrust levels and total impulse configurations, making it an ideal solution for various deorbiting and mission manoeuvers. It falls under the company's propulsion subsystems expertise, which spans cold-gas, chemical, and electrical-based propulsion systems, including thrusters, electrical drives, fluidics, and sensors. Ascend Beyond Space positions its product range as part of a 'plug & play' ecosystem of preventive solutions for satellite end-of-life management and mission termination, addressing the legal requirement (since 2022) for responsible disposal of space assets at end-of-mission.
Specifications
| Compatible battery types | Li-ion, LiPo |
|---|---|
| Discharge method | Passive resistive |
| Command interface | Single ground command |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +85 °C |
| Compliance | IADC debris mitigation guidelines |