Product Name: Solar Electric Propulsion
Manufacturer Name: L3Harris Technologies
Product Description: L3Harris is a global leader in solar electric propulsion (SEP), specializing in the development, qualification, and flight of advanced electric propulsion systems that support a wide range of civil, defense, and commercial missions. With over 600 electric propulsion thrusters successfully deployed on more than 250 satellites, L3Harris’s SEP technology significantly reduces launch mass and costs while enhancing payload capacity and extending satellite mission lifetimes. Notable products include the XR-5 Hall thruster, which powers both commercial and government satellites, and the Advanced Electric Propulsion System (AEPS), designed for NASA’s lunar Gateway. L3Harris is also pioneering next-generation systems like NEXT-C, which was demonstrated during NASA’s DART mission, showcasing the company’s commitment to enabling future crewed deep space exploration missions to the Moon and Mars.
Country: United States
Status: Published
Main Category: Product Directory | Engines / Propulsion / Power Systems
Sub-Categories: SATELLITES AND SPACE TEHCNOLOGIES (AERO) | TACTICAL TOOLS (LAND) | SOFTWARES (LAND) | AIR DEFENCE PRODUCTS
