Technology · PROPULSION
HIGH-EFFICIENCY PROPULSION
Increase delta-v capability for in-space transport without proportional propellant mass growth.
RESEARCHTRL 3
01Current research
Thruster efficiency characterisation and thermal limits under sustained operation.
02Readiness
TRL 3 — Experimental Validation
TRL 1
Fundamental Research
TRL 2
Technology Concept
TRL 3
Experimental Validation
TRL 4
Laboratory Prototype
TRL 5
Relevant Environment Testing
TRL 6
Advanced Prototype
TRL 7
Operational Demonstrator
TRL 8
Production Ready
TRL 9
Operational
03Potential applications
Orbital transfer
Cislunar logistics
Deep-space probes
04Record
NameHIGH-EFFICIENCY PROPULSION
CategoryPROPULSION
DivisionLSO AEROSPACE
StatusRESEARCH
Technology readinessTRL 3
Data classLSO PROGRAM DATA