Center Innovation Fund: JPL CIF
Four Thruster Microfluidic Electrospray Propulsion (MEP) Cubesat Board Demonstration, Year 2
Project Description
A cubesat Microfluidic Electrospray Propulsion (MEP) system module prototype will be designed, built and demonstrated. This system is under development to deliver >1000 m/s of delta-V to a three unit cubesat with less than 80 grams of solid indium propellant. It will include 4 prototype MEP thrusters and a power processing unit with a dry mass less than 100 grams.
More »Anticipated Benefits
This technology will enable highly controllable Cubesats with extraordinary delta-V capability for defense satellite and interplanetary probes.
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) | Lead Organization | FFRDC/UARC | Pasadena, California |
| ETH Zurich | Supporting Organization | Academia | Zurich, Outside the United States, Switzerland |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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