Home  | Contact Busek Co, Inc  |   11 Tech Circle, Natick, MA 01760   |  508.655.5565 Home  |  Contact Space Plasma Characterization Source (SPCS), FalconSat-5 Payload, launched December 2010. About Us  Busek Co. Inc. is an engineering focused space propulsion company that  provides a wide range of thrusters, electronics, research and complete  mission and system engineering support.  More... CAPABILITIES Electric Propulsion Systems Busek is a recognized leader in electric propulsion R&D and delivery of flight hardware.  More... Power Management Solutions We provide a complete suite of power management, data handling and interface electronics.  More... Test and System Engineering Our leading-edge R&D creates a solid foundation in a complete array of test and engineering services.  More... Research & Development Busek will apply its years of leading edge development and work with you to create custom solutions.  More... System Support Whether it’s a propulsion for resolving gravitational waves or a rugged power converter, Busek will support your project every step of the way.  More... FalconSat-5 TECHNOLOGIES Hall Effect Thrusters 1,000 - 3,000s ISP (12mN - 1,000mN) Electrospray Thrusters 150 - 1,500s ISP (0.005mN - 20mN) Electrothermal Thrusters 80 - 250s ISP (1mN - 10mN) Ion Thrusters 1,200 - 3,800s ISP (0.07mN - 11mN) micro Pulsed Plasma Thrusters 400 - 500s ISP (0.04mN-s - 0.15mN-s) Cathodes 1/8-inch - 1-inch diameter Propellant-less carbon nanotube-based Valves 0.001mL/min - 10mL/min Busek provides all necessary support hardware and electronics for each technology FLIGHT PROGRAMS Lisa Pathfinder TacSat-2 FalconSat-3