Propulsion Systems

Rubicon is developing a line of SmallSat propulsion systems that leverage our line of ASCENT thrusters. The hardware and our experience was garnered through our work with NASA and AFRL SmallSat propulsion programs.

Sprite Propulsion System

Phantom Propulsion System

Comparison Chart

ATTRIBUTE SPRITE PHANTOM
TRL / PMI 5 / E 4 / D
Total Impulse >1200NS >9000NS
Wet Mass  <2.2kg
Voltage 5V / 12V 5V / 12V
Pressure (BOL) 275 PSIA < 100 PSIA
Power 2 - 16 W 50W (Preheat)
< 15W (Maneuvering)
Thrust 0.15 - 0.05 N 0.3 - 0.5 N
Comm RS-422 / RS-485 RS-422