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主題: CubeSats 微衛星的迷你推進器Fenix propulsion system
作者: peter2018-08-02 12:49:07
http://m.esa.int/spaceinimages/Images/2018/07/Fenix_propulsion_system


Italian tech company D-Orbit 開發的CubeSats 微衛星的 推進器


https://www.universetoday.com/139727/look-at-this-adorable-pen-sized-booster-perfect-for-tiny-satellites/

(https://www.universetoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Fenix_node_full_image_2.jpg)

The Fenix propulsion system, a concept for a CubeSat booster developed by Italian tech company D-Orbit. Credit: D-Orbit


The thruster prototype itself measures only 10 cm long and 2 cm wide (~4 by 0.8 inches) and contain solid propellant that is triggered by a simple electrical ignition system. The boosters are designed to be placed at each corner of a 10 x 10 x 10 cm CubeSat, or can be doubled up for added thrust. Thanks to their lightweight and compact size, they do not take up much instrument space or add significantly to a CubeSat’s weight.