Propulsion Subsystem
AssemblyBipropellant chemical system for orbit raising plus electric thrusters for station-keeping. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Propulsion Subsystem
6 top-level lines as of r34388| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liquid Apogee Engine 2 parts | communications-satellite-apogee-engine | 1× | 1 | 0 | assembly |
| 2 | Ion Thruster 3 parts | communications-satellite-ion-thruster | 4× | 4 | 0 | assembly |
| 3 | Propellant Tank | communications-satellite-propellant-tank | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 4 | Xenon Tank | communications-satellite-xenon-tank | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 5 | Propellant Valve 2 parts | communications-satellite-prop-valve | 8× | 8 | 0 | assembly |
| 6 | Propellant Feed Lines | communications-satellite-prop-line | 1× | 1 | · | part |