Iris Propulsion Module
ExoTerra Resource
Bolt-on solar electric propulsion module for rideshare small spacecraft.
Technical specifications
- Height
- < 30 cm
- Radiation tolerance
- 30 kRad TID
- Propellant
- Xenon or Krypton
- Interface
- Fits 24" Lightband
About
ExoTerra’s Iris is a bolt-on Solar Electric Propulsion Module offering best-in-class propulsion performance in a packaged solution. It enables rideshare small spacecraft to optimize mission orbits by adjusting inclination or altitude after a rideshare drop-off, reduces life cycle cost by extending mission lifetime up to 5 years, enables end-of-life deorbiting, or performs large orbit insertions. Iris mounts inside a standard 24″ Lightband and is under 30 cm total height. Electronics are radiation tolerant to 30 kRad TID and operate at sub-kilowatt levels.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.
