Contact Busek Co, Inc  |   11 Tech Circle, Natick, MA 01760   |  508.655.5565 Home  |  Contact First US Hall Thruster in Space, TacSat-2 (launched in 2006, successful ops)   On December 16, 2006 the AFRL TacSat-2 satellite was launched with Busek’s 200W Hall  Thruster for primary propulsion.  This thruster is the first US-designed and US-built Hall  thruster in space and represents a significant milestone not only for Busek but also for the  US space industry as a whole.    The primary objective was to demonstrate improved  microsat manoeuvrability.  Plume measurements and  on-board diagnostics verified performance. Flight Programs Launch, 16 Dec 2006 Wallops Island Assembly Test Fixture including propellant storage and feed system BHT-200 thruster and BHC- 1500 cathode Thruster and cathode under test in vacuum Home  >>  Flight Programs  >>  TacSat-2 Home  | Download Flight Programs Brochure FalconSat-3 Press Release TacSat-2 Press Release