Micro-propulsion research; challenges towards future nano-satellite projects

The Space Systems Engineering department at the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering is hard at work miniaturizing satellite subsystems to accommodate the growing use of small satellites. One of the challenges the department has taken on is research into micro-propulsion. The limitations that come with small satellites make research in this !eld such a challenging adventure. An inside look at micro-propulsion research shows precisely which challenges are faced and which projects are underway