Propulsion Lab
Website Aerojet
Aerojet Rocketdyne
Major propulsion contractor with high-power Hall thruster development.
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Outreach Questions (1)
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DraftWhat is the current AEPS thruster lifetime test status, and what performance data exists for 100+ kW class Hall thruster arrays?
Project Dyson transport vehicles require 100+ kW solar electric propulsion. AEPS at 12.5 kW is the nearest flight-qualified system. Understanding the scaling pathway from 12.5 kW to 100+ kW is critical for fleet sizing and mission profile planning.
Related: rq-0-16, rq-0-19
Created: 2026-02-13
Question Status
draft 1
Contacts
Electric Propulsion Division
High-Power EP Development
AEPS program for 13+ kW Hall thrusters