The emergence of electrothermal water-based propulsion for CubeSats - with SteamJet Space Systems
A conversation about the performance, applications, and trade-offs of electrothermal water-based propulsion technologies for CubeSats and smallsats.
Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (media.transistor.fm) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.
Show Notes
In this episode we speak to Marco Pavan, CEO and co-founder of satsearch member SteamJet Space Systems.
SteamJet Space Systems is a small satellite propulsion system manufacturer based in the UK specializing in electrothermal water-based propulsion for CubeSats.
In the podcast we discuss:
- The current maturity level of electrothermal water-based propulsion technologies
- Missions and maneuvers suited to flying water-based thrusters
- How water compares with other green propellants
- Future applications for this technology, such as in-orbit servicing and satellite de-orbiting
You can find out more about SteamJet Space Systems here on their satsearch supplier hub.
And if you would like to learn about the space industry and our work at satsearch building the global marketplace for space, please join our weekly newsletter.
[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]