High Efficiency Multistage Plasma Thruster (HEMPT) for Satellites and Constellations

HEMPT EV0, HEMPT 3050-C

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Thales provides cutting-edge satellite electric propulsion solutions with the EV0, 3050, and 3050-C thrusters. Delivering cost-effective, high-performance operation, we ensure orbit raising, precise orbital control and versatile mission capabilities, supporting the ever-growing demands of satellite missions globally.

Strengths

Reliability

Proven expertise with 85% of technology and 80% of processes reused from Travelling Wave Tubes (TWT), backed by advanced testing facilities to ensure dependable performance.
Flexibility

Adjustable design for high thrust or lower thrust operation, provides excellent throttling capability, and offers versatile mounting options through its modular architecture. Flexibility is also ensured as HEMPT technology is compatible with several propellants (Xenon, Krypton and Argon) without any design change.
Cost-Efficiency

A cost-efficient alternative to Hall Effect Thrusters (HET), featuring a highly fuel-efficient and lightweight design, significantly reducing operational costs.

Each space exploration mission is unique, but to be powerful and flexible they all need highly reliable propulsion technologies. Missions are embarked upon with specific goals, but regardless of whether they are scientific, technological or commercial, their satellites need propulsion thrust to drive them forward and lead the mission to success.

Each space exploration mission is unique, but to be powerful and flexible they all need high quality propulsion technologies. Missions are embarked upon with specific goals, but regardless of whether they are scientific, technological or commercial, their satellites need propulsion thrust to drive them forward and lead the mission to success.

Features

Designed to operate efficiently across a broad power ([200 – 700 W] for EV0 thruster, [700 – 1500 W] for 3050-C thruster) and voltage range ([300 – 800 V] for EV0 thruster, [400 – 1000 W] for 3050-C thruster). Compatible with Krypton, Xenon and Argon propellants without any design change for cost-effective propulsion, ensuring high ISP and long lifetime.