HIP_11 Propulsion System
ISPTech
Advanced green hypergolic H2O2 + ionic liquid multi-mode propulsion, up to 310 s Isp, 20-200 N.
Technical specifications
- Propellant
- H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide) + ionic liquid fuel
- Specific impulse (vacuum)
- Up to 310 s
- Propellant storage density (H2O2)
- Up to 1,440 kg/m3
- Propellant storage density (fuel)
- Up to 1,100 kg/m3
- Thrust variants
- 20 N and 200 N
- Operational modes
- Chemical, electrical, monopropellant
- Propellant type
- Green hypergolic
- Status
- Thrusters and systems under development
About
The HIP_11 is an advanced multi-mode propulsion system combining hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and ionic liquid fuel as a green hypergolic propellant combination. Developed by ISPTech co-founder Dr. Felix Lauck during his PhD at DLR, HIP_11 offers higher propellant storage density than conventional alternatives and a specific impulse of up to 310 seconds in vacuum. The system supports chemical, electrical, and monopropellant operational modes and is available in 20 N and 200 N thruster variants currently under development. A unique advantage is that the propellant combination can potentially be synthesized from water found on celestial bodies, opening pathways to in-situ resource utilization for deep space missions. The Exploration Company has signed a license agreement to use the HIP_11 propellant for their spacecraft.
Documentation
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