Iodine Satellite

[1] iSat will also demonstrate advanced power management and thermal control capabilities developed for spacecraft of its size.

The thruster then ionizes the vapor and accelerates it via magnetic and electrostatic fields, resulting in high specific impulse.

[1] The satellite has full three-axis attitude control capability by using momentum wheels and magnetic torque rods to rotate.

In the early 2010s, there was an emerging and rapidly growing market for small satellites, although they are often significantly limited by primary[clarification needed] propulsion.

[4] This demonstration flight will address not just propulsion, but the process to integrate commercial off the shelves components as well as custom designed components,[3] opening affordable options of utilizing iodine propulsion systems for national security and for NASA's Discovery class missions.