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Early thruster prototype for satellites by Magdrive

Early thruster prototype for satellites by Magdrive

2024
Early thruster prototype for satellites by Magdrive

Early thruster prototype for satellites by Magdrive

2020
Early thruster prototype for satellites by Magdrive

Early thruster prototype for satellites by Magdrive

2022
This is a prototype of the power system for the Magdrive thrusters, called 'Operation Get it Up.' This is the 'brain' of the thruster. This is a model of the flight unit that launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in 2023. The pre-launch installation and integration with the spacecraft was successful, however, they were not able to communicate with the satellite that the power system was on so no data could be collected on how it functioned in space. In addition to testing the electrical system, the cathode arc thruster (CAT) was also tested. This element was developed by the University of Southampton.

Power system prototype for Magdrive thruster

2022
Metal propellant thruster prototype developed by Magdrive. Called, 'Look what you made me do'. This prototype was smaller and faster than the previous version. The control system was better designed and it demonstrated a successful scaling down from 4 units in the previous version to 2 units. This prototype showed a signifiant improvement in terms of speed, size and efficiency.

Early thruster prototype for satellites by Magdrive

2023