2 Flight Propulsion Modules delivered

June 9, 2016

 

MIT SPL has delivered two propulsion modules for integration into two Cubesats scheduled for launch in fall 2016. Each of the propulsion units is equipped with 8 individual electrospray thrusters, and is capable of 2-axis attitude control as well as orbit control, in particular, controlling the relative distance between the two satellites.

 

Flight propulsion modules upon delivery