{"id":2072,"date":"2023-08-30T18:40:04","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T16:40:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/progresjaspace.com\/?post_type=project&#038;p=2072"},"modified":"2023-08-31T08:58:18","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T06:58:18","slug":"electrothermal-resistojet-thruster-for-nano-and-microsatellites","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/progresjaspace.com\/?project=electrothermal-resistojet-thruster-for-nano-and-microsatellites","title":{"rendered":"Electrothermal resistojet thruster for nano- and microsatellites"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Progresja Space implements the project subsized from the European Funds \u201eElectrothermal resistojet thruster for nano- and microsatellites.\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The project aims to design and bring to market an advanced propulsion system tailored for nano- and microsatellites. A unique innovation lies in the utilization of a high-temperature flow-heating element, specifically a rhenium capillary, integrated into a resistojet-type electrothermal thruster. This design minimizes heat losses, offering a compelling combination of high performance and structural simplicity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first phase, the project&#8217;s main focus is on developing and rigorously testing the 'hot-section,&#8217; essentially the core of the resistojet thruster that includes the capillary and thermal insulation. We employ an in-house developed molten-phase rhenium electrodeposition technique for manufacturing the capillary, which has reached proof-of-concept status. Alternatively, commercially available rhenium alloy capillaries may be used. The primary objective is to pinpoint any challenges and validate solutions through testing of the thruster&#8217;s laboratory prototype.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second phase encompasses the engineering of additional engine modules like fuel tanks, electronic components, and a dosing system. These modules will be consolidated into a compact form ranging from 0.25U to 1U, forming the engine&#8217;s engineering model, which will then undergo rigorous testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The third and final stage involves an in-space testing campaign, culminating in a live demonstration of the engine&#8217;s capabilities. To achieve this, comprehensive engine integration and a lift-off service (0.25U or 0.5U) will be procured as a so-called 'hosted payload.&#8217; This step is essential for reaching TRL 9, thus enabling market launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"141\" src=\"https:\/\/progresjaspace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/FE_POIR_poziom_pl-1_rgb-1024x141.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2071\" srcset=\"https:\/\/progresjaspace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/FE_POIR_poziom_pl-1_rgb-1024x141.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/progresjaspace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/FE_POIR_poziom_pl-1_rgb-300x41.jpg 300w, https:\/\/progresjaspace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/FE_POIR_poziom_pl-1_rgb-768x106.jpg 768w, https:\/\/progresjaspace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/FE_POIR_poziom_pl-1_rgb-1536x211.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/progresjaspace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/FE_POIR_poziom_pl-1_rgb-2048x282.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Progresja Space implements the project subsized from the European Funds \u201eElectrothermal resistojet thruster for nano- and microsatellites.\u201d The project aims to design and bring to market an advanced propulsion system tailored for nano- and microsatellites. A unique innovation lies in the utilization of a high-temperature flow-heating element, specifically a rhenium capillary, integrated into a resistojet-type [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2073,"parent":0,"template":"","project-category":[],"class_list":["post-2072","project","type-project","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/progresjaspace.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/project\/2072","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/progresjaspace.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/project"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/progresjaspace.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/project"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/progresjaspace.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2073"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/progresjaspace.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2072"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"project-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/progresjaspace.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproject-category&post=2072"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}