Small Satellite Propulsion System Utilizing Liquid Propellant Ullage Vapor

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15/184,854
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Device or Machine

A novel approach provides a small satellite propulsion system that uses vapor to generate thrust for the small satellite. The vapor naturally sits on top of liquid propellant(s), which are stored within a propellant tank. The vapor may flow from the propellant tank and through a membrane to interact with a reacting surface to generate thrust.

Keywords: small sat, propellant, fuel
International Class: F02K9/58, F02K9/42, F02K9/54, F02K9/60