Ion thrusters with controlled thrust vector
Project description
Development, testing and implementation of modern electric motors for spacecraft. The focus is on electric motors with thrust vector control (EPT with TVC), which provide high—precision maneuvering, orbital maintenance and interorbital maneuvers. The technology makes it possible to create engines for both small and large spacecraft.
Target outcome
Creation of reliable and efficient thrust vector-controlled electric motors for small and medium-sized satellites, which will reduce the cost and enhance the functionality of the satellites. The launch of mass production of several models for different types of spacecraft by 2028.
Stage
Pre-series. BDEPT successfully passed flight tests in 2023. MTVEPT was launched into space in November 2024, and performance is being confirmed. CRST is scheduled to be launched in 2025.
Project team
- Contractor
- Advanced Propulsion System (EPS LLC)
- Partners
- Frontiers of Science Management Company
Project type
- Funding
- Venture
- Format
- R&D and manufacturing
Support you are looking for
- Инвестиционное финансирование в дальнейшую разработку и испытания новых моделей ионных двигателей
- Содействие в маркетинге, изучении рынка и продвижении
- Производственная и технологическая поддержка
- Совместная разработка спутников и их оснащение инновационными двигателями
Roadmap
CRST Launch
A new type of thrust vectoring engine in 6 directions
Testing MTVEPT
Enlarged fuel tanks, new type of RF generator
Scaling up production
Creation of serial solutions for small satellites
Commercial missions
Using thrusters to support missions with precise maneuvers
Publishing the results
Technology promotion through international conferences
Project description
Development, testing and implementation of modern electric motors for spacecraft. The focus is on electric motors with thrust vector control (EPT with TVC), which provide high—precision maneuvering, orbital maintenance and interorbital maneuvers. The technology makes it possible to create engines for both small and large spacecraft.
Target outcome
Creation of reliable and efficient thrust vector-controlled electric motors for small and medium-sized satellites, which will reduce the cost and enhance the functionality of the satellites. The launch of mass production of several models for different types of spacecraft by 2028.
Stage
Pre-series. BDEPT successfully passed flight tests in 2023. MTVEPT was launched into space in November 2024, and performance is being confirmed. CRST is scheduled to be launched in 2025.
Project team
- Contractor
- Advanced Propulsion System (EPS LLC)
- Contacts
- gravityfrontiers@yandex.ru
Project type
- Funding
- Venture
- Format
- R&D and manufacturing
Support you are looking for
- Инвестиционное финансирование в дальнейшую разработку и испытания новых моделей ионных двигателей
- Содействие в маркетинге, изучении рынка и продвижении
- Производственная и технологическая поддержка
- Совместная разработка спутников и их оснащение инновационными двигателями
Roadmap
A new type of thrust vectoring engine in 6 directions
Enlarged fuel tanks, new type of RF generator
Creation of serial solutions for small satellites
Using thrusters to support missions with precise maneuvers
Technology promotion through international conferences
CRST Launch
A new type of thrust vectoring engine in 6 directions
Testing MTVEPT
Enlarged fuel tanks, new type of RF generator
Scaling up production
Creation of serial solutions for small satellites
Commercial missions
Using thrusters to support missions with precise maneuvers
Publishing the results
Technology promotion through international conferences
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