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Busek BHT-100

Busek’s BHT-100 is a compact Hall-effect thruster for small spacecraft. Its magnetic shielding is intended to reduce erosion of the discharge channel. The manufacturer offers it with the associated power processing, controls and propellant management equipment. Published lifetime projections are design expectations rather than demonstrated orbital service.

Identity

Aliases
BHT-100BHT100
Domains
spaceflight
Identity Level
model
Kind
electric-thruster
Name
Busek BHT-100
Status
active

Details

Description
Busek’s BHT-100 is a compact Hall-effect thruster for small spacecraft. Its magnetic shielding is intended to reduce erosion of the discharge channel. The manufacturer offers it with the associated power processing, controls and propellant management equipment. Published lifetime projections are design expectations rather than demonstrated orbital service.
Propellants
xenoniodine

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Creation Time
October 17, 2026 at 13:57:24 UTC
Updated Time
October 17, 2026 at 13:57:24 UTC

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  • Accessed Date
    2026-10-17
    Note
    Manufacturer reference supports product identity, propulsion principle and stated application. Current catalogue availability does not establish flight heritage.
    Publisher
    Busek
    Title
    Busek BHT-100 — manufacturer product reference
Busek BHT-100 - AeroVia