The XIPS-25, or 25-cm Xenon Ion Propulsion System, is a gridded ion thruster manufactured by L-3 Communications. XIPS-25 engine is used on Boeing 702 class satellites for station-keeping as well as orbit-raising.
Specifications ParameterLow PowerHigh PowerPower ControllerTotal Input Power (W)22004500Bus Input Voltage (V)100100PPU efficiency (%)9294Ion thrusterTotal Input Power (W)20674215Thrust (mN)79165Specific Impulse (s)34003500Electrical Efficiency (%)8787Mass Utilization Efficiency (%) 8284Beam Voltage (V)12151215Beam Current (A)1.433.01References:
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