One of Southampton University’s hidden gems is its abundance of vacuum chambers, and what better a way for us to use them than with a Hall effect thruster!
Hall effect thrusters are renowned for their high efficiency, making them an ideal choice for in-space application, such as the propulsion of various satellites. Take a look at some of the images below to see how we developed our very own Hall effect thruster.
CAD rendering of our Hall effect thruster
CFD simulation of our Hall effect thruster
FEMM simulation of our Hall effect thruster
We used SLS 3D printing to make an anode ring
The final product!
The all-important verification before testing!
Starting in February 2024, the Electric Propulsion team have worked amazingly well in design, verification, manufacturing, and assembly of our Hall effect thruster, taking just 6 months from the first meeting to the finished product!
Testing of the Hall effect thruster at Southampton University’s in-house facilities will take place in October/November 2024