01 / SYSTEM ACTIVE
PROPULSION
Converting stored energy into controlled velocity.
APPLICATION
Deep-space transfer
EXAMPLE MISSION
ORBIT 07 / Mars network
INTERACTIVE SYSTEM DIAGRAM / CLICK A STAGE
FUEL
Stored chemical or electrical energy
COMPONENTS
Fuel tanks · ion grids · combustion chamber · nozzle
HOW IT WORKS
Each stage closes a feedback loop: measure, decide, act, and verify. The system is designed to remain useful when communication with Earth is delayed.
STATUS
NOMINAL
ENERGY SYSTEM / LIVE FLOW
SOLAR
PANELS→BATTERY→POWER
BUS→SYSTEMS
PANELS→BATTERY→POWER
BUS→SYSTEMS
124 kW available · 78 kW distributed · reserve 42%
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM / 4.2 AU
Laser signals cross the network in both directions. Select a node to inspect it in a future mission console.