The VACCO / ECAPS CubeSat Hybrid ADN Delta-V / Reaction Control System is a high performance micro propulsion system (MiPS) specifically designed for CubeSats.
The Hybrid ADN MiPS is a self-contained subsystem that can be scaled from 0.5U to >1U. A single axial high-thrust, high specific impulse (Isp) ADN thruster delivers up to 1,036 N-sec of total impulse using only integral propellant.
The smart feed system automatically provides closed-loop thrust vector control during delta-v burns. Reliability is ensured through simplicity of design, welded titanium construction and frictionless valve technology.
Features
- Smart, self-contained propulsion system
- 1,036 N-sec total impulse / 206 m/s delta-v assuming 5.3 kg CubeSat
- One 100 mN ECAPS ADN thruster
- Four 10 mN cold gas ACS thrusters
- Low Power:
- <15 watts during hot-fire
- <0.055 watts in standby mode
- Reliable, frictionless valves
Hybrid ADN Delta-V / RCS System Data Sheet 
Operating Parameters
| Max Operating Pressure | 244 psia | Internal Leakage | 3.0 scc/hr | Cycle Life | 900,000 firings | Dry Mass | 1,093 grams |
| Proof Pressure | 366 psia | External Leakage | 1.0 x 10 -6 scch | Total Delta-V Impulse | 1,036 N-sec | ADN Propellant Mass | 528 grams |
| Burst Pressure | 610 psia | Operating Temperature | 0°C to +50°C | Total RCS Impulse | 69 N-sec | ACS Propellant Mass | 176 grams |
| Delta-V Thrust | 100 mN | Non-Operating Temperature | -10°C to +60°C | RCS Minimum Impulse Bit | <0.1 mN/sec | Total Mass | 1,797 grams |
| ACS Thrust | 10mN | Vibration | 23 Grms | Operating Voltage | 9 to 12.6 vdc |
Performance characteristics are based on customer requirements. As such, they are not representative of component capabilities or limitations.
Envelope Drawing
Electrical Schematic
