ISRO to launch electric-propelled satellite in December 2024

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Isro is set to launch its first electric propulsion-led spacecraft , significantly reducing satellite mass.
 

https://www.indiatvnews.com/science/isro-to-launch-electric-propelled-satellite-in-december-2024-chairman-somanath-2024-10-28-959231

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Electric propulsion thrusters are said to be a groundbreaking development for ISRO, as they are going to reduce the satellite's overall weight and fuel requirements. Typically, a four-tonne communication satellite carries around two tonnes of liquid fuel, which is used to maintain its orbit. However, with the new electric propulsion system (EPS), the fuel needed is drastically reduced to just 200 kg.

This makes the satellite significantly lighter while maintaining the power of a traditional four-tonne satellite.

 

 

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/indias-first-home-grown-electric-propulsion-satellite-to-be-launched-in-dec-isro-chief/articleshow/114665755.cms

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Delivering the Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture at Akashvani, Somanath said Technology Demonstrator Satellite (TDS-1), which will be steered in space to its desired orbit with electric propulsion rather than fuel-run thrusters, is ready. “TDS-1 and Isro's first spacecraft docking experiment (SPADEX), which will help in setting up India's own space station in future, are ready and will be launched in Dec.”