SpIRIT Technology – Neumann Space Thruster
The Neumann Space propulsion system is a lightweight solar-electric ion thruster. It is adjustable, efficient and scalable from CubeSats to large spacecraft. It uses Neumann Space’s patented Centre-Triggered Pulsed Cathodic Arc Thruster (CT-PCAT) technology to convert a solid conductive fuel rod into plasma and produce thrust, using a range of conductive fuels.
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