AFRL PUC-0.5U
Overview
The VACCO AFRL Propulsion Unit for CubeSats (PUC) is a delta-v propulsion system specifically optimized for CubeSats. The propulsion module is available in a variety of sizes from 0.14U to 1U with features that include minimal payload displacement, high delta-v, low mass, low power and a simple control interface.
Development hardware has been extensively tested including 75,000+ cold gas firings in a vacuum chamber.
The self-contained propulsion system includes an integral controller, propellant storage, propellant feed system, sensors and a 5.4 mN warm gas thruster. Reliability is ensured through simplicity of design, welded titanium construction and frictionless valve technology.
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Overview
- Name
- AFRL PUC-0.5U
- Vendor
- VACCO Industries
- Subsystem
- Propulsion Subsystem
- Component Type
- Cold Gas System
- Form Factor
- CubeSat
- Heritage
- N/A
Vendor Details
- Name
- VACCO Industries
- Website
- https://www.vacco.com/
- Founded
- 1954
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Specifications
- Subsystem
- Propulsion Subsystem
- Component Type
- Cold Gas System
- Form Factor
- CubeSat
- Vendor
- VACCO Industries
- Dry Mass
- 0.568 kg
- Average Power
- 15.0 W
- Heritage
- N/A
- Status
- In Production
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