Cannae is preparing for another demonstration of our superconducting thruster technology in May. Here is a picture of our assembled thruster and test apparatus. The thruster is under vacuum and ready for cryogenic operation.
Cannae is preparing for another demonstration of our superconducting thruster technology in May. Here is a picture of our assembled thruster and test apparatus. The thruster is under vacuum and ready for cryogenic operation.
On-orbit service assembly and manufacturing (OSAM) is perfectly suited for thruster systems which do not require on-board propellant. Read more about the program here: https://spacesecurity.wse.jhu.edu/2021/11/10/space-force-launches-orbital-prime-to-develop-osam-systems/ and https://executivegov.com/2021/11/space-force-announces-funding-program-for-orbital-technologies/ Stay tuned for more news and updates from Cannae.
Below is a link to a Popular Mechanics article on DARPA’s funding of research into electromagnetic drives requiring no on-board propellant. Cannae’s satellite program is mentioned in the article https://www.popularmechanics.com/space/rockets/a24219132/darpa-emdrive/
Cannae Inc. continues thruster testing and development. We are in the process of securing funds for our satellite demonstration. Cannae anticipates launching a cubesat mounted version of the Cannae thruster in 2019. Keep posted.
Our media partner House Industries has a display at the Henry Ford Museum, in Dearborn, MI. In the display are featured artifacts, images and design work for the Cannae Inc. thruster project. In this image, you can see a copper … Continue reading