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TM-50

Engine · Russia

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TsNIIMash electric/xenon rocket engine. Development. Hall effect thruster with anode layer, designed for satellite orbital raising. Taken to engineering model stage.

Thrust 100 to 250 mN, power requirement 20 to 50 kW, specific impulse 3000-7000 seconds, efficiency 75%.

Electrical Input Power: 50.00 kW.

Country
Russia
Propellants
Electric/Xenon
Agency
TsNIIMash