Satellites and subsystems > Orbit determination and control > Satellite and CubeSat thrusters > HyNOx 4U CubeSat Propulsion Module
Key highlights
- Green, affordable and easily available propellants: N2O + C2H6
- Simple system architecture – self-pressurized system
- Thrust level can be controlled by propellant temperature control
- Thermal steady-state operation of the thruster allows significant deltaV from a single maneuver
- Pulse mode operation allows for precise attitude control
- ITAR free and REACH compliant
- Cold-start capable
- Main propulsion with HyNOx-1 thruster (z-direction): 0.5-2 N, depending on propellant conditions
- 900 Ns impulse bit in one continuous firing demonstrated at vacuum facilities
- Roll, pitch and yaw via 4 attitude control thrusters with redundant thrust capability in z-direction via attitude control thrusters (supplied by independent isolation valve)
- HYNOX-1 Thruster operatable in cold gas mode as back-up option
- Propellant tanks can be heated
Key features
- Green, affordable and easily available propellants: N2O + C2H6
- Simple system architecture – self-pressurized system
- Thrust level can be controlled by propellant temperature control
- Thermal steady-state operation of the thruster allows significant deltaV from a single maneuver
- Pulse mode operation allows for precise attitude control
- ITAR free and REACH compliant
- Cold-start capable
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Last updated: 2026-06-18
HyNOx 4U CubeSat Propulsion Module
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