Propulsion — Space Hardware Marketplace

SmallSat Hybrid Propulsion Module

• Satellite classCubeSat through ESPA Grande
• Technologies availableSolar electric, liquid monopropellant, liquid bipropellant, hybrid solid-liquid
• CleanroomClass 10,000 integration and test cleanroom

Custom hybrid solid-liquid propulsion system solutions for CubeSats through ESPA Grande-class satellites, designed and integrated in-house.

H2O2/HTPB Hybrid Upper Stage

• PropellantsH2O2 (hydrogen peroxide) / HTPB
• ApplicationSmall launch vehicle upper stage
• IgnitionCustom pyrotechnic or spark ignition hardware

High-performance hydrogen peroxide / HTPB fueled hybrid rocket upper stage for small launch vehicles.

Water Hall-effect Thruster

High-power water Hall-effect thruster system for SmallSats up to 700 kg, delivering 10 mN thrust at 600 W…

PBH-100 Hall Effect Thruster

Water-fed Hall effect thruster system for MicroSats, featuring proprietary Japanese microwave cathode technology for instant startup.

PBR-50

The PBR-50 is a fully integrated water vapor propulsion system with a 10 mN thrust, designed for spacecraft…

PBR-30

The Pale Blue PBR-30 is a flight-proven resistojet propulsion system, offering up to 12 mN of thrust in…

PBR-20

The Pale Blue PBR-20 is a miniaturized 1U water vapor propulsion system, fully integrated with thruster, fluidics, electronics,…

PBR-10

The Pale Blue PBR-10 is a miniaturized 0.5U water vapor propulsion system, fully integrated with thruster, fluidics, electronics,…

PBI Water Ion Thruster

Miniaturized gridded ion thruster using water propellant, offering unprecedented total impulse in a 1U+ form factor for NanoSats…

Pocket Rocket Vacuum Arc Thruster

Fully solid-state, unpressurised vacuum arc thruster in a 45x45x25 mm package: 200 uN maximum thrust, 700 s Isp,…

DXP Electrospray Thruster

Carbon-aerogel electrospray thruster with Isp ~3,000 s for CubeSats and small satellites.

Genergo Propellant-Free Electromagnetic Propulsion System

• Propellant requiredNone — propellantless electromagnetic system
• Energy sourceElectrical energy only
• Pressurization hardwareNone required

Propellantless electromagnetic propulsion for satellites — converts electrical energy directly into thrust, no fuel required. TRL 7-8 with…

Solar Sail

Gama Space offers low-cost, reliable, and scalable solar sails designed for deep space access and various mission requirements.

Dawn Aerospace Green Chemical Propulsion Thrusters (B1, B5, B20, B200)

Dawn Aerospace offers a family of non-toxic 'green' chemical propulsion thrusters (B1, B5, B20, B200) using nitrous oxide…

WaterCube Propulsion Unit

The WaterCube Propulsion Unit is a compact, modular propulsion system for CubeSats and SmallSats, offering various configurations to…

PMD Tanks (Propellant Management Device Tanks)

• 80213-1Total Volume: 1,232 in³ / 20.2 l; Diameter: 13.33 in ID (339 mm ID); Weight: 4.00 lbm (1.8 kg); Operating Pressure: 310 psig (21.4 bar); Propellant Capacity: —; Program: CLASSIFIED; Note: C, 80213 Qualified Environments
• 80277-1Total Volume: 18,450 in³ / 302.5 l; Diameter: 32.84 in ID (834 mm ID); Weight: 32.60 lbm (14.8 kg); Operating Pressure: 250 psig (17.2 bar); Propellant Capacity: 894 lbm NTO (405.5 kg); Program: INSAT; Note: C, 80277 Qualified Environments
• 80296-1Total Volume: 3,575 in³ / 58.6 l; Diameter: 19.03 in ID (483 mm ID); Weight: 8.00 lbm (3.63 kg); Operating Pressure: 425 psig (29.3 bar); Propellant Capacity: —; Program: RCA Sat COM; Note: 80296 Qualified Environments

A family of qualified/flight-proven propellant management device (PMD) tanks from Northrop Grumman, used to store and deliver fuel…

Pressurant Tanks (Titanium and COPV)

• Construction optionsMonolithic titanium; Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessel (COPV)
• Qualified gasesXenon, Nitrogen, Helium

Monolithic titanium and composite overwrapped pressure vessel (COPV) tanks for high-pressure Xenon, Nitrogen, and Helium spacecraft pressurant storage.

Propulsion Tanks

• Tanks flown7,000+
• On-orbit failures0
• Operational heritage60+ years

Northrop Grumman offers a range of propulsion and pressurant tanks, including pressure management (PMD) tanks, diaphragm tanks, and…