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Busek BHT-1500

Busek’s BHT-1500 is a Hall-effect thruster distinguished by a centrally mounted cathode. The manufacturer describes applications on small and medium satellites, including orbit raising and geostationary station keeping. Its catalogue describes ground test results; this record does not infer a spacecraft installation or flight history.

Identity

Aliases
BHT-1500BHT1500
Domains
spaceflight
Identity Level
model
Kind
electric-thruster
Name
Busek BHT-1500
Status
active

Details

Description
Busek’s BHT-1500 is a Hall-effect thruster distinguished by a centrally mounted cathode. The manufacturer describes applications on small and medium satellites, including orbit raising and geostationary station keeping. Its catalogue describes ground test results; this record does not infer a spacecraft installation or flight history.
Propellants
xenonkryptoniodine

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Creation Time
October 17, 2026 at 13:58:00 UTC
Updated Time
October 17, 2026 at 13:58:00 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-1500 — manufacturer product reference