Propulsion Systems

With decades of experience and a commitment to excellence, we design, develop, and manufacture propulsion systems that power missions

Versatile Space Propulsion

Our propulsion systems portfolio offers a wide range of solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of space missions

Standardised Propulsion Module

Generic bolt-on propulsion module for a simple and efficient way of adding HPGP to the spacecraft

  • Purpose of CPS: delta-V, constellation phase management, drag make-up, orbit maintenance, collision avoidance

    Lifetime: +5 years

    Propellant: LMP-103S

    Propellant mass: 18.6 kg

    MEOP: 22 bar(a)

    Blowdown ratio: 4:1

    Total impulse / dV: Spacecraft mass dependent. ~40 kNs / 270 m/s for 150 kg spacecraft.

    Total number of thrusters / thrust: 4x 1N, 4x 5N

    Number of concurrent thruster firings: 4

    Number of pulses: >60,000

    SSF: >45 minutes

    SSF Isp: 2200 Ns/kg at BOL

Constellation Module

Standardized propulsion modules for constellations requiring volume-efficient solutions

  • Purpose of CPS: Constellation phase management, drag make-up, orbit maintenance, collision avoidance

    Lifetime: 3 years (+8 years actual)

    Propellant: LMP-103S

    Propellant mass: 10.3 kg

    MEOP: 22 bar(a)

    Blowdown ratio: 4:1

    Total impulse / dV: ~21 kNs / 180 m/s

    Total number of thrusters / thrust: 4x 1N

    Number of concurrent thruster firings: 4

    Number of pulses: >60,000

    SSF: >45 minutes

    SSF Isp: 2200 Ns/kg at BOL

Bespoke Propulsion Systems

Unique integrated solutions for sinale / small-series spacecraft requiring high performance and optimized design

  • Purpose of CPS: delta-V, orbit maintenance, rendezvous and proximity operations

    Lifetime: 5 years

    Propellant: LMP-103S

    Propellant mass: 5 kg

    MEOP: 22 bar(a)

    Blowdown ratio: 4:1

    Total impulse / dV: ~13 kNs / 100 m/s

    Total number of thrusters / thrust: 2x 1N

    Number of concurrent thruster firings: 2

    Number of pulses: >60,000

    SSF: >45 minutes

    SSF Isp: 2200 Ns/kg at BOL

Applications

Our propulsion systems are used in a wide range of applications, including:

  • Satellite Deployment

  • Spacecraft Maneuvering

  • Space Exploration Missions

  • De Orbiting

  • Constelation phase management

Success Story

ECAPS has successfully deployed 19 Constellation Module Systems in collaboration with Planet, facilitating a range of applications including agriculture, energy and infrastructure, forestry and land use, defense and intelligence, maritime operations, and governmental initiatives.

Key Customer and Partners

Quality Assurance

At ECAPS, quality is our top priority. Our propulsion systems undergo rigorous testing and quality assurance processes to ensure they meet the highest standards of reliability and performance. We're proud to be ISO certified, demonstrating our commitment to quality and excellence.

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