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Operational Demonstration of the MPS-120 CubeSat High-impulse Adaptable Modular Propulsion System
Project Description
Aerojet is developing the MPS-100 CubeSat Modular Propulsion Systems product line to satisfy the CubeSat market need for commodity propulsion systems capable of providing delta-V (DV) >200 m/s. Aerojet has made significant investments over the last three years to develop technology for the flagship product, MPS-120 CubeSat High-impulse Adaptable Modular Propulsion System (CHAMPS), a 1U miniature hydrazine propulsion system. This project will demonstrate an Additive Manufactured MPS-120 CHAMPS that enables a 20x DeltaV increase over State of the Art CubeSat cold gas propulsion systems.
Paper (2012): Mission Applications of the MRS-142 CubeSat High-Impulse Adaptable Monopropellant Propulsion System (CHAMPS) More »
Paper (2012): Mission Applications of the MRS-142 CubeSat High-Impulse Adaptable Monopropellant Propulsion System (CHAMPS) More »
Anticipated Benefits
This miniaturized propulsion technology, providing a 20x increase over current state-of-the-art cold gas systems, will benefit the commercial space industry and future NASA missions.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. | Lead Organization | Industry | El Segundo, California |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Washington
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