"It now seems that we have witnessed a paradigm shift where prolifereaged LEO and the demand for shorter lived smallsats that keep closer pace with technology advancements far outpaces the demand for big GEO satellites built to last decades. That is why we built the LT class of thrusters."
The 5N LT design enabled cheaper and faster manufacturability whilst still maintaining high performance. This thruster is designed for small satellite applications where their primary function would be orbit insertions, breaking maneuvers, and de-orbiting. The 5N LT thrusters have a specific impulse (Isp) of >260 seconds and delivered total impulse of up to 12,500 Ns.
| ATTRIBUTE | 5N LT Thruster |
|---|---|
| TRL | 6 (Engineered for Flight) |
| Thrust Range | 1 - 6 N |
| Specific Impulse | > 260s |
| Heater Power | <35 W |
| Total Impulse | > 12,500 Ns |
| MIB | < 0.7 Ns |
| Mass (w/o valve) | < 250 g |