Major Force Engine

MFE

First ignition planned early 2027 | Qualification 2029

High-thrust Hall propulsion for small and medium satellite platforms. Engineered for missions that demand the highest delta-v in Aliena's portfolio

Testing of MEERCAT - the hollow cathode that supports MFE

Preliminary datasheet

Discuss early access

Specifications

System power

Thrust

Specific impulse

Total impulse

Propellant

Satellite class

Ignition cycles

Communication interface

Power interface

Cathodes

kW-class

~ 80 mN

~ 1,500 s

> 1 MNs

Kr / Xe

Small to medium

> 10,000

Open for discussion

1 x MEERCAT HC

Available as a standalone thruster unit | Interface and engineering support included for integration with existing high-power propulsion architectures

MEERCAT supports ignition and discharge maintenance of MFE. Development complete