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218 Litre


Propellant Tanks for Spin Stabilised Satellites

Propellant tanks for satellites, space probes and AOCS systems

 

For almost 40 years Astrium space propulsion have been producing propellant tanks for scientific and commercial satellites, orbital platforms, space probes, launch vehicle roll control systems and upper stage attitude and orbital control systems.

Tank types include surface tension tanks, diaphragm tanks, bladder tanks and propellant tanks for spin stabilised spacecraft.

 

 218 litre Propellant Tank For Spin Stabilised Spacecraft T 11/0

218 litre Propellant Tank For Spin Stabilized Spacecraft T 11/0

Volume (net)

Propellants

MEOP

Proof pressure

Burst pressure

Mass

Pressurant gas

Geometry

Interface fixation

Materials

- pressure vessel

- suspension/ports

Heritage

218 litres

Hydrazine (N2H4)

22.0 bar

27.5 bar (1.25 x MEOP)

33.0 bar (1.5 x MEOP)

11 kg

Helium or nitrogen

Spherical

3 equatorial suspension tabs.

 

Ti6AlV st (3.7164.7)

Ti6AlV st (3.7164.1)

Meteosat second generation.

More Information
PDF Brochure
PDF Brochure - Propellant Tank T11-0

 

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