First successful thruster test in new space-grade vacuum chamber
We successfully operated our thruster and cathode on oxygen and nitrogen in our new vacuum chamber, confirming system readiness. The chamber’s lower pressure levels offer a more space-representative environment, enabling precise hardware testing.
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Oct 2, 2024
In a late night testing session last Friday, we successfully operated our thruster and cathode entirely on oxygen and nitrogen in our large vacuum chamber, presented last week, for the first time.
This marks more than just the readiness of our upgraded facility - it confirms that all systems and electronics are fully operational and performing exactly as expected. The new chamber's significantly lower pressure levels provide a much more space-representative environment, allowing us to conduct even more accurate and reliable tests of our hardware.
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