Speaker
Description
InSpacePropulsion Technologies (ISPTech) is a spin-off from the German Aerospace Center’s (DLR) Institute of Space Propulsion in Lampoldshausen. The Institute has more than a decade of experience in green propellant research and green propulsion hardware development. Based on this knowledge, in-house thruster and propulsion hardware development was pushed forward. Currently, two promising technologies are commercialised by the DLR spin-off ISPTech: the HyNOx bipropellant technology, based on nitrous oxide and hydrocarbon fuels, as well as the HIP_11 technology, based on hydrogen peroxide and ionic liquid hypergolic fuels. Both technologies provide significant advantages by using green propellants in terms of reduced hazards and environmental impact compared to conventional propulsion solutions.
The presentation will give an overview on the qualification status of ISPTechs HyNOx CubeSat propulsion modules. The 4U and 1U modules are well suited for different orbit manoeuvres including a reliable and controlled de-orbiting. The modules are designed as a plug-and-play solution with scalable tanks. Therefore, propulsion modules can be derived providing de-orbit capabilities for larger satellites. Further concepts for controlled de-orbiting solutions will be presented.
