Descent Propulsion
AssemblyThe braking system: throttleable engines burn storable bipropellant from pressurized tanks to slow the lander through powered descent and hover. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Descent Propulsion parts and their functions
8 top-level parts · 55 parts in total · full bill of materials below| # | Part | Qty | What it does |
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| 1 | Descent Engine 5 parts | 4× | Throttleable main engines |
| 2 | RCS Thruster | 12× | Attitude-control thrusters |
| 3 | Fuel Tank | 1× | Fuel tank |
| 4 | Oxidizer Tank | 1× | Oxidizer tank |
| 5 | Helium Tank | 2× | Pressurant tanks |
| 6 | Propellant Valve | 8× | Propellant valves |
| 7 | Propellant Line Set | 1× | Feed lines and manifolds |
| 8 | Pressure Regulator | 2× | Pressure regulators |
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Bill of materials for Descent Propulsion
8 top-level lines · 13 rows shown · 55 parts total · indented to 3 levels| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
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| 1 | Descent Engine 5 parts | plnd-descent-engine | 4× | 4 | 7 | assembly |
| 1.1 | Thrust Chamber | plnd-thrust-chamber | 1× | 4 | · | part |
| 1.2 | Injector | plnd-injector | 1× | 4 | · | part |
| 1.3 | Engine Valve | plnd-engine-valve | 2× | 8 | · | part |
| 1.4 | Gimbal Actuator | plnd-gimbal-actuator | 2× | 8 | · | part |
| 1.5 | Igniter | plnd-igniter | 1× | 4 | · | part |
| 2 | RCS Thruster | plnd-rcs-thruster | 12× | 12 | · | part |
| 3 | Fuel Tank | plnd-fuel-tank | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Oxidizer Tank | plnd-oxidizer-tank | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 5 | Helium Tank | plnd-helium-tank | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 6 | Propellant Valve | plnd-prop-valve | 8× | 8 | · | part |
| 7 | Propellant Line Set | plnd-prop-line | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 8 | Pressure Regulator | plnd-pressure-regulator | 2× | 2 | · | part |
Where the descent propulsion is used
1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assemblyUsed in 1 assembly
Sourcing: possible vendors
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🇨🇳JLCPCB
jlcpcb.com ↗
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Shenzhen, CN | PCB fabrication | 100 pcs | 2–4 wks |
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🇨🇳PCBWay
pcbway.com ↗
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Shenzhen, CN | PCB fab & assembly | 100 pcs | 2–4 wks |
| scc.com.cn ↗ | Shenzhen, CN | PCB manufacturer | 100 pcs | 2–4 wks |
| shogini.com ↗ | Mumbai, IN | PCB manufacturer | 100 pcs | 2–4 wks |
| venture.com.sg ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 100 pcs | 2–4 wks |