Design of a Micro-Propulsion Subsystem for a PocketQube
Sevket Uludag (TU Delft - Clean Room)
V. Pallichadath (Astrodynamics & Space Missions)
S. Speretta (Space Systems Egineering)
Silvana Radu (Space Systems Egineering)
Nikitas Chronas Foteinakis (Space Systems Egineering)
Antanas Melaika (Student TU Delft)
Angelo Cervone (Space Systems Egineering)
E. K.A. Gill (TU Delft - Space Engineering)
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Abstract
This papers gives an insight on different sub topics related to a micro-propulsion subsystem for a PocketQube. First, PocketQubes will be introduced and then Delfi-PQ will be presented, providing an overview of the mission for which this micro-propulsion system will be used. Step by step, the paper will explain the subsystem, its challenges, mechanical aspects, electronics aspects and future work. In the long term, these miniaturized micro-propulsion systems might play an important role for micro satellites for attitude control, low-altitude orbital maintenance, formation flying, orbital transfer and several other potential applications.