TunaCan Thruster
The most compact resistojet for Small Satellites and CubeSats
► High thrust
► Safe & Green
► Low power consumption
The TunaCan propulsion unit is the only system in the market that can be entirely installed in the “tunacan” volume available in many CubeSat deployers, which is located outside the main CubeSat structure. With a very compact size and low power consumption, the system is specially designed for 3U and 6U CubeSats.
Support all your satellite needs
Constellation management
Position and maintain each satellite of your constellation.
Satellite life extension
Extend your satellite lifetime to maximize your mission ROI.
Orbit optimization and maneuvers
Optimize your satellite orbit after launch.
Collision avoidance
Raise or lower your satellite orbit to avoid collisions with other space objects.
De-Orbit
De-orbit your satellite at the end of your mission to avoid space debris and international penalties.
Ideal for 1U – 6U
TunaCan Thruster is a fully contained propulsion unit with fuel tank and electronics
| System size (with tank and electronics) | Ø 80 x 80 mm |
| Tunacan shape factor | can be installed in the tunacan volume in CubeSat deployers |
|---|---|
| Water as main propellant | pressure <1 bar |
| Total Impulse | 219 Ns |
| High Thrust | >6 mN |
| Low power consumption | < 20 W |
| Fuel mass | 130 g |
| Wet mass | 540 g |
| Specific impulse | 172 s |
| Flight heritage | Q2’21 (SpaceX via Momentus) |
| Technical Readiness Level | TRL7 |
Get a free Engineering Model for integration testing
Contact us to receive a free Engineering Model of the TunaCan Thruster. Test the mechanical and electrical integration of the Thruster with your satellite platform for a hassle-free mission.
Range of solutions
| TunaCan Thruster |
|---|
| The best solution for 1-6 U CubeSats |
| The Thruster can be installed entirely in the tunacan volume located outside the CubeSat structure |
| Thrust: 6 mN Power: 20 W Tot Impulse: 219 Ns Dimensions: Ø 80 x 80 mm |
| TRL7 Heritage Q2’2021 |
| Thruster with external Water Tank |
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| For larger CubeSats and Small Satellites |
| The water tanks can be manufactured according to the customer needs, to optimize size and volume |
| Thrust: 6 mN Power: 20 W Tot Impulse: 1000 Ns per 1U Dimensions : >1U |
| TRL5 Heritage Q4’2021 |
| Attitude Control Thruster |
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| For Small, Medium and Large Satellites |
| The multiple thrusters provide attitude control to the satellite, with a much higher efficiency than cold gas thrusters |
| Thrust: 1 – 6 mN Minimum Impulse Bit: 10 mNs Dimensions: TBD |
| TRL4 Heritage 2022 |
Typical Applications
Propulsion capabilities are essential nowadays to efficiently deploy and operate CubeSat constellations, however, they are also necessary to maintain altitude on very low orbit missions and avoid collisions with other space objects. Please take a look at the application examples for the 400 km orbit:
For 3U (5kg)
| Product | Initial Orbit | Total Impulse | Life-time | Orbital Change | Orbit Phasing | Collision avoidance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Propulsion | 400 km | 0 Ns | 1.6 years | No | No | No |
| TunaCan Thruster | 400 km | 200 Ns | 4.3 years | ±70 km | 0° to 360 | Yes |
For 6U (10kg)
| Product | Initial Orbit | Total Impulse | Life-time | Orbital Change | Orbit Phasing | Collision avoidance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Propulsion | 400 km | 0 Ns | 1.6 years | No | No | No |
| TunaCan Thruster | 400 km | 219 Ns | 3 years | ±35 km | 0° to 360 | Yes |
| Thruster with External Water Tank | 400 km | 1000 Ns (1U Water Tank) | 8.3 years | ±170 km | 0° to 360 | Yes |
Please get in touch for a free consultation based on your mission requirements.
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SteamJet Team
SteamJet is an international team dedicated to reach new heights in space innovations. The team members has skills and experience in Physics, Fluid-dynamics, Vacuum Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Small Satellite design, Electrical Engineering, Coding, Innovation Project Management, Business Development.
MARCO PAVAN
CEO, co-founder
PAVEL SAVIN
CBDO, founder
VICTOR AGAFONOV
CFO, founder
VLADIMIR FEDOROV
CTO, co-founder
GLEB PHILIN
Production Leader, co-founder
IVAN TIMOFEEV
Prototyping Engineer, co-founder
