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ENPULSION NANO

ENPULSION NANO is an integrated field-emission electric propulsion system using indium. NASA identifies IFM Nano as its former name and describes a package incorporating the thruster head, propellant storage and power processing. The agency records a demonstration on a Planet Flock spacecraft, making this a documented small-satellite propulsion product.

Identity

Aliases
IFM NanoEnpulsion Nano FEEPENPULSION NANO
Domains
spaceflight
Identity Level
integrated-system
Kind
electric-thruster
Name
ENPULSION NANO
Status
unknown

Details

Description
ENPULSION NANO is an integrated field-emission electric propulsion system using indium. NASA identifies IFM Nano as its former name and describes a package incorporating the thruster head, propellant storage and power processing. The agency records a demonstration on a Planet Flock spacecraft, making this a documented small-satellite propulsion product.
Developers
Manufacturers
Propellants
indium

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Creation Time
October 17, 2026 at 14:03:54 UTC
Updated Time
October 17, 2026 at 14:35:06 UTC

Other

Sources
  • Accessed Date
    2026-10-17
    Note
    Agency survey supports the named product and stated application. Lifecycle is unknown because the survey does not establish current production or retirement status.
    Publisher
    NASA
    Title
    4.0 In-Space Propulsion — State-of-the-Art of Small Spacecraft Technology