IHI: Ordered propulsion device from JAXA: Martian Moons Exploration Agency (MMX)
-Cooperate with Mars satellite exploration-
IHI Aerospace:
We have received an order from Mitsubishi Electric for a propulsion device for the MMX spacecraft.
The order amount is not disclosed.
The performance of the propulsion device and the supply record to artificial satellites of domestic and overseas manufacturers were evaluated.
IHI Group:
In addition to this propulsion device
Observation equipment for MMX and
Sample return capsule front heat shield, etc.
Participating in development.
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Martian Moons Exploration Program (MMX): Received an order for spacecraft propulsion equipment
～ IHI Contributes to Mars Return Mission ～
September 29, 2020
IHI Aerospace:
JAXA Martian Moons eXploration
We received an order for the spacecraft propulsion device from Mitsubishi Electric, which is in charge of MMX development.
MMX spacecraft:
Outbound module that puts a spacecraft into the orbit around Mars,
Return module for activities on Mars and return to Earth,
With an exploration module that explores near Mars
has been constructed.
Spacecraft propulsion device:
It is installed in the outbound / inbound module.
It is used for acceleration / deceleration and attitude control to put the spacecraft into orbit.
Propulsion device ordered this time
Thrust 500N class two-component (hydrazine fuel and oxidizer) large thrust engine,
A small engine with a thrust of 22N (20 units) for attitude control,
Propulsion tank that can discharge only liquid in weightlessness
It is composed of such as.
IA delivery record:
Artificial satellites from domestic and overseas manufacturers,
To the H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV),
We supply a large number of propulsion devices.
The performance and achievements of the satellite propulsion device were evaluated, and it was decided to install it on the MMX spacecraft this time.
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