Space is becoming increasingly congested, contested, and competitive. Traditional propulsion systems can no longer meet the evolving demands of the satellite industry. With the rapid expansion of satellites in orbit and the rise in space debris, managing constellations has become more complex. Meanwhile, the growing threat from hostile nations calls for space assets that are not only resilient but also agile—capable of evading danger and countering adversaries with precision.
In this new era of space, extending satellite lifetimes is no longer a luxury but a business imperative. Maximizing ROI and achieving long-term success depends on the ability to keep satellites operational, secure, and performing at their peak.
The key to this future? Advancements in Field Emission Electric Propulsion (FEEP)—an innovative space mobility solution that is more capable, adaptable, and accessible than ever before, unlocking the next frontier in satellite operations.
Overview of GO-2
The GO-2 Electric Propulsion System has an array of 40 independent thrusters, with individual power supplies and heaters, ensuring unparalleled reliability.
Key Features:
Metal Propellant: The GO-2 system utilizes a fully contained solid metal propellant, requiring no moving parts, chemicals, or pressurization. These properties enable easy transport and integration.
Scalable Design: The architecture of the GO-2 system is modular on several levels, allowing for seamless adaptation to diverse mission needs, and offering scalability for large constellations and demanding operations. The architecture allows for multiple systems to be stacked together, which is ideal for larger satellites with higher propulsion needs.
Reliability through Redundancy: Engineered with a high redundancy to maximize operational lifetime and reliability, even in the most challenging space environments.
Benefits & Advantages:
GO-2 provides high-efficiency electric propulsion via FEEP technology, delivering substantial total impulse in a small, lightweight package.
40 individually controllable emission sites ensure precise thrust control over extended thrust periods.
Low power draw, lightweight, highly efficient, allows for maximum return on investment to the satellite mission.
The system is fully contained with no external tanks or PPUs, connecting to the satellite through a single interface for both power and communication.
Simple operations in three easy steps allow for ease of use to the operator.
Modular design enables stacking for higher thrust, total impulse, and advanced maneuvers, while the solid metal propellant eliminates the need for moving parts, pressurization, or risk of chemical leakage.
GO-2 is mass-produced for off-the-shelf availability, features built-in redundancy for robust operation, and includes advanced firmware with both basic and detailed control options.
Building on Morpheus’s existing in-space heritage, GO-2 is ITAR-safe, requires no special regulatory approvals, and leverages the proven performance of more than 12 first-generation Morpheus FEEP systems already in orbit.
Spaceflight is undergoing an evolution, driven by the rapidly changing and increasingly congested, contested, and competitive nature of space. The next generation of space exploration will demand propulsion solutions that are not only highly efficient and reliable but also cost-effective—innovations capable of meeting the emerging technological shifts and the escalating demands of the industry.
Morpheus Space’s GO-2 FEEP based electric propulsion system delivers this performance with its reliable, modular, and highly efficient design.
Discover how the GO-2 can propel your mission
In our next technical blog, we will dive into the redundant and reliable design that makes the GO-2 stand out. Stay tuned...
