BIT-7
Overview
Busek’s ion thrusters utilize an inductively coupled plasma (ICP) source and eliminates the use of internal cathode (life-limiting factor in DC ion engines). Busek’s thruster have been designed to use xenon propellant, but are compatible with a wide range of propellant choices, including argon, hydrogen, iodine, nitrogen, and helium gas. Key advantages include fast start-up and rapid thrust response to the input RF power. Busek is also currently developing high-efficiency RF power supply to couple with the thrusters.
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Overview
- Name
- BIT-7
- Vendor
- Busek
- Subsystem
- Propulsion Subsystem
- Component Type
- Electric Propulsion Thruster
- Form Factor
- SmallSat
- Heritage
- N/A
Vendor Details
- Name
- Busek
- Website
- http://www.busek.com/
- Founded
- 1985
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Specifications
- Subsystem
- Propulsion Subsystem
- Component Type
- Electric Propulsion Thruster
- Form Factor
- SmallSat
- Vendor
- Busek
- Dry Mass
- N/A
- Average Power
- 460.0 W
- Heritage
- N/A
- Status
- In Production
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