Engine

Saiph

A vacuum-only thruster designed to be used in groups for in-orbit power.

Engine Info

In Service
Ethane
Specifications
Sea-Level
Vacuum
Number of Chambers
0
Chamber Pressure
290
Performance
Sea-Level
Vacuum
Thrust (kN)
No Data
0
No Data
Specific Impulse (km/s)
No Data
290
No Data

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Additional Background

In addition to its use as the main engine on Impulse Space's Mira, it is also planned for use on Vast's Haven-1 station module.

Used On

Spacecraft
Launchers
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Company

Development History

In development since 2022, and qualified in May 2023.

Service History

  • Used on Impulse Space's first operational Mira mission.

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