Satellites and subsystems > Orbit determination and control > Satellite and CubeSat thrusters > 1N Green Chemical Thruster
Key highlights
Thruster One is a 1N green chemical thruster using N2O/C2H6, designed for precise maneuvers in small satellites. It's the core of Liftero’s BOOSTER system and available as a standalone unit for custom propulsion setups.
Key features
- > 90% efficiency
- Proven in ambient & vacuum conditions
- Vacuum specific impulse over 290 s
- Unmatched thermal performance
- Steady-state capacity
- Negligible thermal impact on the satellite
- Long burns possible
Flight heritage
- ORBASTRO-TR5, SpaceX Transporter-13, Q1 2025 (operational)
Testing & qualification
- AIAA S-080-2018
- SMC-S-016
- SpaceX RPUG
Export control
- ITAR-free
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Last updated: 2026-02-17
Technical specs
propellant type
nitrous oxide (N2O)
ethane (C2H6)
ethane (C2H6)
specific impulse
273 to 294 s
thrust
1 N (nominal)
0.49 - 1.42 N (range)
0.49 - 1.42 N (range)
minimum impulse bit
24 mNs (bi-propellant)
6 mNs (cold-gas)
6 mNs (cold-gas)
longest continuous firing
20 min (demonstrated in vacuum)
power
ignition: 40 W @ 200 ms
firing: 2 - 4 W
firing: 2 - 4 W
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