Last night I ran the second ignition test of the AIS-EPPT1 micro pulsed plasma thruster! For this test the thruster was modified for unconventional triggering to the anode with great success. During prior testing, it was observed that the igniter … Continued
It’s a privilege to be featured in the new HackSpace Magazine column written by Drew Fustini, which mentions my work through AIS in developing low-cost open source electric propulsion systems for nanosats. It is also exciting to be mentioned alongside other amazing … Continued
Nanosats and High Failure Rates I am very excited to have participated in this newly released deep-dive 5-part interview with JS Sweeney and the amazing BlackShip.One team! I had a fantastic time answering some incredibly multi-faceted questions on EP and my work through AIS … Continued
Nanosat Propulsion in LEO I am very excited to have participated in this newly released deep-dive 5-part interview with JS Sweeney and the amazing BlackShip.One team! I had a fantastic time answering some incredibly multi-faceted questions on EP and my work through AIS developing … Continued
Recently I completed the first ignition test attempt of the AIS-EPPT1 micro pulsed plasma thruster. this test revealed quite a bit of interesting challenges ahead with utilizing 3D printed housings for PPTs, with some surprising results, and some successful firing! … Continued
Presenting the first prototype of the next gen series of ultra-low cost open-source pulsed plasma thrusters for nanosats and picosats at AIS – the AIS-EPPT1, fully assembled, checked, and ready to go for the upcoming ignition test! The thruster electronics … Continued
The One Man Space Propulsion Company I am very excited to have participated in this newly released deep-dive 5-part interview with JS Sweeney and the amazing BlackShip.One team! I had a fantastic time answering some incredibly multi-faceted questions on EP and my … Continued
How Electric Propulsion Will Change Nanosatellite Mission Profiles & Applications I am very excited to have participated in this newly released deep-dive 5-part interview with JS Sweeney and the amazing BlackShip.One team! I had a fantastic time answering some incredibly multi-faceted questions … Continued
In my prior post on the sixth ignition test of the AIS-ILIS1 ionic liquid electrospray thruster, I reviewed the most recent ignition test of the ILIS1, which has been the most successful test to date, truly breaking multiple boundaries in … Continued
In my previous post, I reviewed the fifth ignition test of the AIS-ILIS1 ionic liquid electrospray thruster, which ended up being my biggest leap forward yet. In this post, I review the details of the next test for the thruster, … Continued