TILE PROPULSION
Propulsion, Reinvented
for New Space
We removed the heavy tanks, toxic propellants, external cathodes and ionization chambers found in conventional electric propulsion systems and created a new ion thruster: the Tiled Ionic Liquid Electrospray (TILE) Engine.
TILE Advantages
Unmatched Efficiency
The highest thrust to power ratio on the market. Devote more space and power for your critical payloads.
Scalable Manufacturing
Using commercial manufacturing processes, TILE can be mass produced for constellations with short lead times and low costs.
Modular Flexibility
The modular design can be flexibly configured to meet your mission needs. Aggregate units to multiply thrust, or distribute components across the spacecraft.
Seamless Integration
Propulsion control integrates easily with your existing mission control software. Access health monitoring and diagnostics with a user-friendly interface.
Extreme Resiliency
Thruster chip arrays are fault tolerant and eliminate common points of failure. No external cathodes, no plasma and no reactive emissions.
Multi-Mode Compatibility
Increase resiliency by combining the high thrust of chemical propulsion with the high efficiency of TILE, all with the same ionic liquid propellant.
Safe Propellant
Ionic liquid is an inert, inexpensive, non-toxic and non-explosive source of propulsion. It’s stored in a low pressure container to further reduce risk.
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Tailored For Your Mission
TILE can be flexibly configured to meet your performance requirements. Aggregate TILE units together in powerful arrays, or distribute them across your satellite surfaces for extra agility.