Satellite Engine
Astra Space
Astra's Satellite Engine offers superior fuel efficiency with a thrust range of ~18-25 mN, providing mission flexibility for various space applications.
Typed specifications2 values
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- Propellant
- xenon product page krypton
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- Specific impulse
- ~1,300-1,400s
- Thrust range
- ~18-25 mN
- Propellant options
- Xenon (Xe) or Krypton (Kr)
About
Astra’s Satellite Engine is a flight-proven technology designed for station-keeping, orbit raising, constellation deployment, and deorbiting missions. It boasts superior fuel efficiency with a specific impulse of ~1,300-1,400s and a thrust range from ~18-25 mN, ensuring mission flexibility. The engine offers multiple propellant options, including Xenon (Xe) or Krypton (Kr), allowing for optimization based on cost, performance, or storage requirements. This propulsion system is a key component of Astra’s offerings for responsive access to space, complementing their launch services.
Documentation
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