Sep 30, 2024
In the last few decades, the space industry has developed rapidly. In 2024 alone, space companies have launched nearly 15 times more satellites than in the past decade. Today, there are many new types of space systems and satellite constellations around the Earth, the Moon, and beyond. Their deployment, support while in orbit, and other…
Jul 31, 2024
Introduction In recent years, the space industry, especially in the realm of commercial exploration, has been developing rapidly. The key drivers of this progress are the ambitious plans for deep space research and a wide range of new opportunities for commercial providers. To ensure these missions’ success, companies must choose propulsion systems that can provide…
Jul 15, 2024
Space Electric Thruster Systems (SETS), a Ukrainian space propulsion company, has been contracted to deliver its ST-25 Hall Thrusters to South Korea’s EPS Tech, a leading producer of satellite electrical power systems (EPS). According to the contract, SETS will produce two ST-25 Hall Thrusters for EPS Tech in the coming months. The ST-25 is a…
May 24, 2024
Xenon, krypton, and argon are known as noble gases, which are distinguished in chemistry for their non-reactivity with other substances. They are used in various industries, and their properties also allow their wide application in space-related technologies. Xenon is the most commonly used noble gas in space missions due to its high efficiency as a…
Mar 07, 2024
In response to the escalating demand for intermediate and high-power thrusters for large satellites, SETS is proud to present its latest innovation – the 1.5 kW ST-100 Hall-Effect Thruster designed for a wide range of spacecraft applications. Its powerful capabilities allow a spacecraft to maintain orbital parameters, perform orbital manoeuvres, operate on geostationary satellites, and…
Jan 05, 2024
SETS, a provider of electric propulsion systems based on Hall thrusters, has successfully tested the SPS-25 space propulsion system in orbit. After precise testing and system checks, the ground control team activated the propulsion system to correct the EOSAT-1 satellite’s orbit. Data received indicates that it is operating successfully.
Apr 27, 2021
ABSTRACT: Results of development and experimental tests of Hall thruster ST-40 are presented. Structurally, the thruster consists of an anode unit and two heatless hollow cathodes. The magnetic system is made in the form of four electromagnets (central and three external) and magnetic poles for providing the required configuration of the magnetic field. The magnetic…
Apr 27, 2021
ABSTRACT: Results of development and experimental tests of Hall thruster ST-25 are presented. With the purpose of decrease of input electric power in the magnetic system of the thruster a permanent magnet is applied. The permanent magnet is located at the base of the central magnetic core. The permanent magnet provides most of the magnetic…
Apr 21, 2021
ABSTRACT: The Xenon Feed System is an essential part of any electric propulsion system. The life cycle of the feed system is largely determined by lifetime of the valves and the amount of working substance in tank. Whereas the amount of working substance is selected based on the requirements for each specific mission valve parameters…
Jan 28, 2021
Source: The Universe, Space, Tech, #3 (178) 2020 The problem of garbage management is a global challenge for humankind not only on Earth but also in space. Thousands of fragments of rockets and spacecraft threaten satellites and astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS). Removal of these piles of garbage is expensive and technologically complicated….
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