ContactBusek Co, Inc | 11 Tech Circle, Natick, MA 01760 | 508.655.5565Home | ContactFirst 3-electrode μPPT in Space, FalconSat-3 (launched in 2007, successful ops)The basic micro-pulsed plasma thruster configurationwas created and patented by the AFRL in response tothe Air Force’s need for efficient, low-mass propulsiveACS for small spacecraft.The hardware and design were transitioned to Busek foradvanced engineering and flight hardware developmentunder the IHPRPT program, a collaboration of Air Force,NASA and industry. The resulting three-axis MPACS(Micro Propulsion Attitude Control System) was built,tested and delivered for launch in 2007. Four of these units have successfully flown on theUSAFA FalconSat-3 satellite. The micro-pulsed plasmathrusteris a rugged, precision propulsion technology that has continued development and miniaturization at BusekCo, Inc. More...Flight ProgramsFalconSat-3 spacecraft (photo courtesy Colonel Timothy Lawrence)Micro Propulsion Attitude Control System (MPACS)Home >> Flight Programs >> FalconSat-3Launch, 03 Sept 2007Cape Canaveral Home |Download Flight Programs BrochureFalconSat-3 Press ReleaseTacSat-2 Press Release
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First 3-electrode μPPT in Space, FalconSat-3 (launched in 2007, successful ops)
The basic micro-pulsed plasma thruster configuration
was created and patented by the AFRL in response to
Flight Programs
FalconSat-3 spacecraft (photo courtesy
Colonel Timothy Lawrence)
Micro Propulsion Attitude Control System
(MPACS)
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Launch, 03 Sept 2007
Cape Canaveral
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