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The Applied Ion Systems AIS-VAT1-PQ Micro Vacuum Arc Thruster is designed for 1.5P PocketQubes to 1U Cubesats.

It is available in both 2.5W and 5W, with a total impulse of 0.13Ns.

The VAT1-PQ utilizes Solid Bismuth as a fuel allowing the lowest ignition voltage, easy triggering, and operation over a wider range of burning voltages. It weighs approximately 56 grams.

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Last updated: 2024-08-27

AIS-VAT1-PQ Micro Vacuum Arc Thruster

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