MEMS Microthruster Digital Propulsion System
MEMS Digital Propulsion Microthrusters Have Advantages
Digital Propulsion Concept is Refined Through Three Hardware Builds
MEMS Digital Propulsion Microthrusters Prototype Have Modular Design
Top Dice Contains Diaphragms and Nozzles
Middle Dice Contains Propellant Plenum
Bottom Dice Contains Several Heater/Ignitor Variants – 1A
Bottom Dice Contains Several Heater/Ignitor Variants – 1B
Bottom Dice Contains Several Heater/Ignitor Variants – 1C
Bottom Dice Contains Several Heater/Ignitor Variants – 1D
Thrust Stand Components Have Been Fabricated
Prototype Digital Propulsion System Has No Umbilicals
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