Enpulsion
Enpulsion is an Austrian space propulsion company.
What is FEEP?
“Field Emission Electric Propulsion (FEEP) is a type of electric propulsion that uses electrostatic fields to extract and accelerate ions from a liquid metal propellant, producing thrust. It is known for its extremely precise thrust control, making it ideal for applications that require high-precision positioning in space.”
View in the company profileWhat is Indium and are there any issues with handling, storage, or launching it on a spacecraft?
“Indium (In) is a soft, silvery-white metal with atomic number 49. It is commonly used in electronics, semiconductors, and coatings due to its excellent conductivity. Indium is non-toxic, nonreactive and nonradioactive, making it a safe and easy to handle.”
View in the company profileWhat are the typical applications of FEEP?
“FEEP thrusters can be used for precise spacecraft maneuvers, including station-keeping, orbit raising, formation flying, collision avoidance, and drag compensation. Their high precision and controllability make them ideal for missions requiring fine attitude adjustments.”
View in the company profileWhat is the difference between an Alpha and Gamma emitter?
“Alpha (α) emitters provide the best balance between price, performance, and guaranteed delivery times. This is the perfect solution for commercial constellation applications.”
View in the company profileAre ENPULSION's products subject to ITAR?
“No, all our products are ITAR-free.”
View in the company profileWhat is a typical lead-time?
“ENPULSION offers some of the fastest lead times in the satellite propulsion industry.”
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