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T4i is a spin-off of Padua University born in March 2014 and focuses on innovative engines to open unexplored mobility forms to small satellites and unlimited windows to access space. T4i key solutions are electric and chemical propulsion systems for in-space and launcher applications. In the specific: an innovative cost-effective, robust, complete and flexible 1.5U electric propulsion module, REGULUS, suitable for micro and nano satellite platforms, and three chemical propulsion systems (mono-propellant, hybrid and bi-propellant motors) based on highly stabilized hydrogen peroxide. These cover different in-space applications for low-cost satellite platforms as well as small upper stages, micro launchers, sounding rockets and gas generators applications.
These solutions are the concretization of a vision born more than a decade ago, while T4i’s team was still part of the Research Group of the University of Padua, about the necessity of the market for simple, versatile, customizable and cost-effective propulsion systems.
Year of establishment:
2014
Number of employees:
FROM 20 TO 49 EMPLOYEES
Annual turnover:
between 2.5 and 5 million Euro
Reference year of turnover:
2022
Export turnover:
0
Activities:
Shipyards for metal and non-metal construction (excluding seats on ships)
Manufacturing of aircraft, space vehicles and related devices nec
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Company:
T4I Technology for Propulsion and Innovation S.P.A.
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VIA ALTINATE 125
City:
PADOVA (PD)
Zip Code:
35121
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ELECTRIC THRUSTER: REGULUS
REGULUS is an electric propulsion unit for nano, microsats and cubesats carriers (from 6U to 150 kg). REGULUS core technology is the Magnetic Enhanced Plasma Thruster (MEPT). Its robustness and reliability are a key, as it does not require grids, cathodes immersed in plasma and neutralizers. Moreover, REGULUS is versatile (very low delta development activities in case of specific customizations) and can work with different propellants. The current qualified version works with Iodine, resulting in a compact and unpressurized tank. Conceived to be “Plug & Play” to avoid difficult integration procedures within the satellite platform, REGULUS is built with standard data, power and mechanical interfaces and without relying on space-grade qualified components to reduce its recurring costs. REGULUS has been developed following ESA ECSS Space Engineering Standards. REGULUS is now TRL8 and will reach TRL9 in September 2020.
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CHEMICAL MOTOR: MONO PROPELLENT
Simple, Versatile and Cost Effective mono-propellant hydrogen peroxide propulsion systems to provide mobility to satellite platforms and nanosatellite deployers providing up to 50 N of thrust.
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CHEMICAL MOTOR: BI PROPELLANT
Simple, Versatile and Cost Effective bi-propellant hydrogen peroxide-kerosene propulsion systems to provide mobility to satellite platforms and microsatellite deployers providing up to 300 N of thrust.
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CHEMICAL MOTOR: HYBRID PROPELLANT
Simple, Versatile and Cost Effective Hybrid Rocket propulsion systems to provide mobility to satellite platforms and large deployers in a range between 100 N to 10 kN of thrust.