Satellites and subsystems > Orbit determination and control > Satellite and CubeSat thrusters > Multipurpose Gas-fed Methane Oxygen (Methalox) 500N Engine
Key highlights
- Fuel/Oxidizer: GCH4/GO2
- Propellant Supply Temperature: 220 – 300 K
- Nominal Thrust (vacuum, @ expansion ratio 200): 500 N
- Thrust Range: 250 – 700 N
- Combustion Efficiency (@ design point): > 95 %
- Specific Impulse (@ design point): > 340 s
- Ignition System: Torch (Resonance/Spark)
- Mass (without expansion nozzle): < 4 kg
- Number of Cycles (tested): > 150
- Single Burn Duration (tested): > 1800 s
Applications
- RCS
- OCT
- OTV
- Landers
Key features
- Re-ignitable
- Regeneratively cooled
- Additively manufactured
- Adaptive, compact design
Customization
- Flight qualification (in-house testing capability)
- Geometry and design thrust adaption
- Valve integration
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Last updated: 2026-02-06
Multipurpose Gas-fed Methane Oxygen (Methalox) 500N Engine
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