BGT-X5 Green Monopropellant Thruster
Busek Co.
Busek's Green Monopropellant Thrusters feature a patented monolithic catalyst that is efficient yet extremely robust, with available thruster sizes ranging from 0.1N to 22N class.
Typed specifications22 values
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- Propulsion family
- chemical datasheet p.1
- Mass
- 1.5 kg system mass BOL · datasheet p.2
- Thrust
- 500 mN nom. · datasheet p.2 500 mN
- Envelope (L×W×H)
- 10x10x10cm datasheet p.2
- Specific impulse
- 220–225 s datasheet p.2
- Total impulse
- 565 N·s datasheet p.2
- Propellant
- AF-M315E (HAN) product page other ASCENT
- Supply voltage
- 12 V nom. · datasheet p.2 6–16 V
- Power consumption
- 20 W product page
- Data interface
- RS-485 datasheet p.2
- Thruster technology
- monopropellant green (ADN or HAN) green monopropellant (ASCENT) · datasheet p.1
- Volume
- 1 U 10x10x10cm external tuna can volume of 3U CubeSat launcher · datasheet p.2
- Min impulse bit
- 50 mN·s min · datasheet p.2
- Feed / tank pressure
- 27.58 bar approximately, at 500 mN / 220-225 s · datasheet p.1 31.03 bar PLPS rechargeable feed pressure via cold CO2 gas generator
- Satellite class
- CubeSat Cubesats and Smallsats · datasheet p.1
- Delta-v
- 146 m/s 4 kg CubeSat, 1U system · datasheet p.1
- Reference spacecraft mass for delta-v
- 4 kg CubeSat · datasheet p.1
- Ignition or start
- catalytic long-life catalyst reactor · datasheet p.1
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- System Power
- 20 W
- Input Voltage
- 6-16 VDC (nominal 12 V)
- Interface
- RS-422
- Propellant
- ASCENT
- Thrust
- 500 mN nominal
- Specific Impulse
- 220-225s
- Total Impulse
- 565 N-s
About
Busek develops leading edge propulsion to enable a new class of spacecraft missions with its Green Monopropellant Thrusters. These thrusters feature a patented monolithic catalyst that is efficient yet extremely robust. Available thruster sizes range from 0.1N to 22N class, with demonstrated vacuum specific impulse >230 sec. The default green monopropellant of choice is ASCENT propellant, which has 10% higher specific impulse and 45% greater density than hydrazine, a highly toxic monopropellant. Replacing hydrazine with ASCENT translates to a smaller wet mass and volume for a given mission. The stable propellant reduces transportation costs and ground handling time. Busek’s 0.5N BGT-X5 system features a novel post-launch pressurization system, allowing for unpressurized integration and launch. Rechargeable pressurization on-orbit allows for consistent performance versus traditional blow-down systems. The system uses a highly stable, ‘green’ propellant (ASCENT), which offers 10% higher specific impulse, and 45% greater density than hydrazine, a highly toxic monopropellant. Replacing hydrazine with ASCENT translates to a smaller, lighter propellant tank and lower wet mass for a given mission. The stable propellant reduces transportation costs and ground handling time, and allows for simplified storage given its lower vapor pressure. Based on system performance, operational responsiveness, size, and safety features, the BGT-X5 is the clear choice among small monopropellant solutions.
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