Chemical Thruster Systems

Monopropellant and bipropellant thruster systems from 0.5 N to 500 N. Qualified to ECSS-E-ST-35 standards at DLR Lampoldshausen test facilities.

Chemical bipropellant thruster on dark background showing nozzle and valve assembly
Technical Specifications

Performance Parameters

All specifications are nominal at standard ambient conditions unless otherwise noted. Mission-specific performance maps available on request.

CHT-5 Monopropellant

ParameterValue
Thrust (vacuum)5 N ± 3%
Specific Impulse220 s (N₂H₄)
PropellantHydrazine (N₂H₄)
Feed Pressure14 – 22 bar
Min. Impulse Bit0.05 N·s
Operating Temp.-10 °C to +50 °C (cat bed)
Mass (dry)0.32 kg
Valve Power22 W (holding: 4 W)
QualificationECSS-E-ST-35C

CHT-20B Bipropellant

ParameterValue
Thrust (vacuum)20 N ± 2%
Specific Impulse305 s (MMH/NTO)
PropellantMMH + NTO (O/F = 1.65)
Feed Pressure10 – 18 bar
Min. Impulse Bit0.2 N·s
Operating Temp.-40 °C to +120 °C
Mass (dry)0.74 kg
Valve Power2 × 30 W (pulse)
QualificationECSS-E-ST-35C
Performance Envelope

Isp vs Thrust Map — Chemical Family

Thrust (N) Isp (s) 0.5 5 20 100 250 500 150 200 250 310 Monopropellant (N₂H₄) Bipropellant (MMH/NTO)
Programme Record

Flight Programmes Using This Family

LEO Observation Platform — CHT-5 AOCS
Technology Demonstration Satellite — CHT-20B Transfer Manoeuvre
Commercial Relay Satellite — Dual CHT-100 Apogee Kick
ECSS-E-ST-35C Qualification Completed 2023

Full programme details available under NDA. Contact ISPTech engineering for qualification documentation packages.

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Detailed datasheets, performance maps, and qualification documentation available for qualified customers. Submit a request to our engineering team.