Propulsion
Propulsion
Propulsion
TIE is a Krypton Optimized Gridded Ion Thruster leveraging heritage designs developed by NASA for the DS-1 and DAWN missions.
TIE is a Krypton Optimized Gridded Ion Thruster leveraging heritage designs developed by NASA for the DS-1 and DAWN missions.
TIE is a Krypton Optimized Gridded Ion Thruster leveraging heritage designs developed by NASA for the DS-1 and DAWN missions.
Overview
In partnership with Desert Works Propulsion, Turion space developed the Turion Ion Engine (TIE-20), a Gridded Ion Thruster (GIT) poised to disrupt the electric propulsion market. The TIE–20 Thruster is raising the bar and surpassing expectations—leveraging the advantages of a Gridded Ion Thruster and the higher thrust density of a Hall-Effect Thruster to deliver a superior system: longer lifetime, high specific impulse, and heightened reliability.
Overview
In partnership with Desert Works Propulsion, Turion space developed the Turion Ion Engine (TIE-20), a Gridded Ion Thruster (GIT) poised to disrupt the electric propulsion market. The TIE–20 Thruster is raising the bar and surpassing expectations—leveraging the advantages of a Gridded Ion Thruster and the higher thrust density of a Hall-Effect Thruster to deliver a superior system: longer lifetime, high specific impulse, and heightened reliability.
Overview
In partnership with Desert Works Propulsion, Turion space developed the Turion Ion Engine (TIE-20), a Gridded Ion Thruster (GIT) poised to disrupt the electric propulsion market. The TIE–20 Thruster is raising the bar and surpassing expectations—leveraging the advantages of a Gridded Ion Thruster and the higher thrust density of a Hall-Effect Thruster to deliver a superior system: longer lifetime, high specific impulse, and heightened reliability.
Overview
In partnership with Desert Works Propulsion, Turion space developed the Turion Ion Engine (TIE-20), a Gridded Ion Thruster (GIT) poised to disrupt the electric propulsion market. The TIE–20 Thruster is raising the bar and surpassing expectations—leveraging the advantages of a Gridded Ion Thruster and the higher thrust density of a Hall-Effect Thruster to deliver a superior system: longer lifetime, high specific impulse, and heightened reliability.
Our Propulsion
Our Propulsion
Our Propulsion
Our Propulsion
Turion Ion Engine (TIE-20)
Turion Ion Engine
(TIE-20)
Turion Ion Engine
(TIE-20)
The TIE-20’s propulsion system is a high-efficiency, low-thrust ion drive engineered for precise orbital maneuvers and extended mission duration in low Earth orbit and beyond.
Power level
Operational mode
Operational
Mode
Thrust, Isp
500 kW
High thrust mode
High efficiency mode
20.1 mN, 2,150 s
16.5 mN, 2,589 s
1,500 kW
High thrust mode
High efficiency mode
52.0 mN, 3,278 s
39.9 mN, 4,265 s
Key Features
Explore the standout features that make our technology exceptional, designed to enhance performance, flexibility, and efficiency for every mission.
Key Features
Explore the standout features that make our technology exceptional, designed to enhance performance, flexibility, and efficiency for every mission.
Key Features
Explore the standout features that make our technology exceptional, designed to enhance performance, flexibility, and efficiency for every mission.
Key Features
Explore the standout features that make our technology exceptional, designed to enhance performance, flexibility, and efficiency for every mission.
Maximum Lifetime Impulse
Delivers superior total impulse to extend spacecraft operational life for long-duration missions.
Peak Power Efficiency
Engineered for maximum thrust-per-watt performance, optimizing energy use in power-constrained environments.
Cost-effective Delta-V
Achieves industry-leading mission delta-V per dollar, significantly reducing propulsion-related mission costs.
High fuel efficiency
Minimizes propellant consumption through optimized ion beam dynamics for extended mission range.
Modular payload hosting
Supports long-term, reliable thrusting and precise orbital adjustments throughout mission duration.
Carbon-based longevity
Incorporates life-extending carbon components to minimize erosion and enhance engine durability.
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Maximum Lifetime Impulse
Delivers superior total impulse to extend spacecraft operational life for long-duration missions.
Peak Power Efficiency
Engineered for maximum thrust-per-watt performance, optimizing energy use in power-constrained environments.
Cost-effective Delta-V
Achieves industry-leading mission delta-V per dollar, significantly reducing propulsion-related mission costs.
High fuel efficiency
Minimizes propellant consumption through optimized ion beam dynamics for extended mission range.
Modular payload hosting
Supports long-term, reliable thrusting and precise orbital adjustments throughout mission duration.
Carbon-based longevity
Incorporates life-extending carbon components to minimize erosion and enhance engine durability.
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Maximum Lifetime Impulse
Delivers superior total impulse to extend spacecraft operational life for long-duration missions.
Peak Power Efficiency
Engineered for maximum thrust-per-watt performance, optimizing energy use in power-constrained environments.
Cost-effective Delta-V
Achieves industry-leading mission delta-V per dollar, significantly reducing propulsion-related mission costs.
High fuel efficiency
Minimizes propellant consumption through optimized ion beam dynamics for extended mission range.
Modular payload hosting
Supports long-term, reliable thrusting and precise orbital adjustments throughout mission duration.
Carbon-based longevity
Incorporates life-extending carbon components to minimize erosion and enhance engine durability.
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Maximum Lifetime Impulse
Delivers superior total impulse to extend spacecraft operational life for long-duration missions.
Peak Power Efficiency
Engineered for maximum thrust-per-watt performance, optimizing energy use in power-constrained environments.
Cost-effective Delta-V
Achieves industry-leading mission delta-V per dollar, significantly reducing propulsion-related mission costs.
High fuel efficiency
Minimizes propellant consumption through optimized ion beam dynamics for extended mission range.
Modular payload hosting
Supports long-term, reliable thrusting and precise orbital adjustments throughout mission duration.
Carbon-based longevity
Incorporates life-extending carbon components to minimize erosion and enhance engine durability.
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Benefits
Our propulsion system delivers high efficiency, lightweight design, and low maintenance for powerful, eco-friendly performance across any platform.
Benefits
Our propulsion system delivers high efficiency, lightweight design, and low maintenance for powerful, eco-friendly performance across any platform.
Benefits
Our propulsion system delivers high efficiency, lightweight design, and low maintenance for powerful, eco-friendly performance across any platform.
Benefits
Our propulsion system delivers high efficiency, lightweight design, and low maintenance for powerful, eco-friendly performance across any platform.
Optimized for Krypton
Eliminate supply chain headaches and the cost burden imposed by Xenon.
Optimized for Krypton
Eliminate supply chain headaches and the cost burden imposed by Xenon.
Optimized for Krypton
Eliminate supply chain headaches and the cost burden imposed by Xenon.
Optimized for Krypton
Eliminate supply chain headaches and the cost burden imposed by Xenon.
Unrivaled Total Impulse
Delivers order of magnitude improvements on total impulse relative to existing commercial options, maximizing mission maneuverability.
Unrivaled Total Impulse
Delivers order of magnitude improvements on total impulse relative to existing commercial options, maximizing mission maneuverability.
Unrivaled Total Impulse
Delivers order of magnitude improvements on total impulse relative to existing commercial options, maximizing mission maneuverability.
Unrivaled Total Impulse
Delivers order of magnitude improvements on total impulse relative to existing commercial options, maximizing mission maneuverability.
Wide Power Throttling Range
First generation PPU operates efficiently between 300-1,500 Watts.
Wide Power Throttling Range
First generation PPU operates efficiently between 300-1,500 Watts.
Wide Power Throttling Range
First generation PPU operates efficiently between 300-1,500 Watts.
Wide Power Throttling Range
First generation PPU operates efficiently between 300-1,500 Watts.
Low-Risk Technology
Leverages flight proven heritage design elements from multiple NASA deep space missions where failure was not an option.
Low-Risk Technology
Leverages flight proven heritage design elements from multiple NASA deep space missions where failure was not an option.
Low-Risk Technology
Leverages flight proven heritage design elements from multiple NASA deep space missions where failure was not an option.
Low-Risk Technology
Leverages flight proven heritage design elements from multiple NASA deep space missions where failure was not an option.
Flexible Operations
Operate in high thrust mode or high efficiency mode for maximizing mission flexibility.
Flexible Operations
Operate in high thrust mode or high efficiency mode for maximizing mission flexibility.
Flexible Operations
Operate in high thrust mode or high efficiency mode for maximizing mission flexibility.
Flexible Operations
Operate in high thrust mode or high efficiency mode for maximizing mission flexibility.
Optimized for Sustained Maneuverability
Superior efficiency and Isp make GITs perfect for missions requiring long-duration, high-performance maneuvering.
Optimized for Sustained Maneuverability
Superior efficiency and Isp make GITs perfect for missions requiring long-duration, high-performance maneuvering.
Optimized for Sustained Maneuverability
Superior efficiency and Isp make GITs perfect for missions requiring long-duration, high-performance maneuvering.
Optimized for Sustained Maneuverability
Superior efficiency and Isp make GITs perfect for missions requiring long-duration, high-performance maneuvering.
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Accelerating mankind's galactic destiny
Our integrated hardware and software architecture position Turion as the foundational infrastructure for expansion into the solar system.
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Accelerating mankind's galactic destiny
Our integrated hardware and software architecture position Turion as the foundational infrastructure for expansion into the solar system.
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