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AIS-SWAG1-QUAD

Applied Ion Systems
AIS-SWAG1-QUAD

The AIS-SWAG1-QUAD is a Sublimation Warm Gas Thruster designed for CubeSats, offering 480uN of thrust and a total impulse of 12Ns, enabling significant orbital movement for small satellites.

Typed specifications9 values

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Mass
860 g
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Thrust
0.48 mN
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Envelope (L×W×H)
86x86x54 mm
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Specific impulse
20 s
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Total impulse
12 N·s
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Propellant
other
adamantane (sublimating solid, warm-gas thruster) · product page
Power consumption
20 W
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Lead time
8 months
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Propellant mass (full load)
38 g
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As published by the supplier18 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
Type
Quad Sublimation Warm Gas Thruster
Fuel
Solid Unpressurized Adamantane
Power
20 W
Thrust
480uN
Operating lifetime
7 hours
Pre-heat time
1 hour
Ramp-up time to max thrust
3 hours
Total impulse
12Ns
ISP
20s
Orbital movement (1kg 1U)
17.6 km
Orbital movement (3kg 3U)
5.9 km
Dimensions
86x86x54 mm
Mass
860 g
Fuel mass
38 g
Inputs
12 V, 5 V, GND, x1 Logic Command
Price
$12,500.00
Status
AVAILABLE
Lead time
8 WEEKS

About

The AIS-SWAG1-QUAD is a Sublimation Warm Gas Thruster, part of Applied Ion Systems’ heritage electric and chemical propulsion solutions for the PocketQube and CubeSat market. This thruster utilizes solid unpressurized adamantane as fuel and provides 480uN of thrust with a power consumption of 20W. It boasts an operating lifetime of 7 hours and a total impulse of 12Ns, with an ISP of 20s. The thruster requires a pre-heat time of 1 hour and a ramp-up time to maximum thrust of 3 hours. It is capable of providing 17.6km of orbital movement for a 1kg 1U satellite and 5.9km for a 3kg 3U satellite. The unit measures 86x86x54mm and has a fuel mass of 38g. It operates with 12V and 5V inputs, GND, and one logic command. This thruster is designed for small satellite platforms, offering a compact and efficient propulsion solution for orbital maneuvers.

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