The ENPULSION NEO thruster is the next step in FEEP technology evolution. By stepping up the number of ion emission sites by an order of magnitude compared to previous electrospray thrusters it allows high power and high thrust operation. The ENPULSION NEO thruster carries over the simplicity, ease of integration and unmatched impulse density of ENPULSION’s products.

Development and qualification of the ENPULSION NEO thruster is supported by the European Space Agency through the ARTES program. Qualification of the thruster system is scheduled to start early 2025.

It builds on lessons learned from more than a hundred ENPULSION thrusters already in space. With no fluidic control system or external tanks, the ENPULSION NEO integration is as simple as bolting the thruster head and electronics on their respective panels and connecting the harness. The ENPULSION NEO is designed to fit within a 15 inch ESPA class separation ring.