Hall Thruster Systems

Every Aliena propulsion system is architected as an integrated solution, allowing customers to choose from Aliena-developed subsystems or legacy components to combine the best of both in a plug-and-play propulsion system tailored to their mission. Our growing portfolio of proprietary subsystems integrates seamlessly with flight-proven heritage components, giving customers the flexibility to configure the right solution for every mission. A Hall thruster is an electric propulsion system that accelerates ions to extremely high speeds using electric fields, generating a gentle but continuous thrust that can operate for months or even years. Although the thrust is small, the exhaust leaves the engine at speeds many times faster than conventional rockets, making Hall thrusters one of the most fuel-efficient propulsion technologies ever developed for spacecraft. At Aliena, Hall thrusters are our bread and butter, with our team consolidating expertise from various international developmental programs to create a range of effective products for the market.