200W HALL THRUSTER SYSTEM, FALCONSAT-5 (LAUNCHED 2010, SUCCESS)
The Space Plasma Characterization Source was delivered to USAFA for the FalconSat-5 mission. This integrated unit
consists of cold ammonia gas, 200-800W Hall Effect Thruster, high speed plasma probe, neutral source, propellant
management system, power processing unit (PPU), instrument electronics and digital control interface unit (DCIU). The
SPCS was launched in December 2010.
The SPCS was designed, fabricated, tested and delivered 18 months ATP.
consists of cold ammonia gas, 200-800W Hall Effect Thruster, high speed plasma probe, neutral source, propellant
management system, power processing unit (PPU), instrument electronics and digital control interface unit (DCIU). The
SPCS was launched in December 2010.
The SPCS was designed, fabricated, tested and delivered 18 months ATP.
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