Applications
Space Programs We Support
From geostationary communications satellites to 1U CubeSats — EW JET's qualified thermal hardware serves the full spectrum of space programs.
Program Type 01
GEO Satellites
Communications & Broadcast
Geostationary satellites operate at 35,786 km for mission lives of 15 years or more with no maintenance access. EW JET's AL-NH₃ heat pipes provide passive, high-reliability thermal control for communications, broadcast, and relay payloads.
- 15+ year mission life design
- Vacuum-compatible AL-NH₃ system
- ESA/ECSS qualified hardware
- Custom geometry for bus integration
Imaging & Earth Observation
High-resolution imaging payloads generate significant waste heat from focal plane assemblies and processing electronics. EW JET's thermal straps and radiator panels maintain precise temperature control to protect optical performance.
- Focal plane thermal management
- Payload bus heat pipes
- High-emissivity radiator panels
- Thermal strap for optical decoupling
Program Type 02
LEO Satellites
Remote Sensing & SAR
LEO satellites experience rapid thermal cycling from −100°C to +100°C per orbit. EW JET's heat pipes handle these extremes while PCM thermal boards absorb peak heat during SAR and high-power transmit cycles.
- Rapid thermal cycling tolerance
- PCM boards for pulsed SAR loads
- Lightweight aluminum construction
- TASA qualified supply chain
Communications Constellations
LEO broadband and IoT constellations demand cost-effective, repeatable thermal solutions across large quantities. EW JET's standardised heat pipe formats and panel assemblies support volume production requirements.
- Volume production capable
- Standardised interface formats
- Consistent qualification across batches
- Thermal design documentation support
Program Type 03
CubeSat & SmallSat
1U – 3U CubeSat Platforms
EW JET's honeycomb panel radiators are designed in 1U, 2U, and 3U formats compatible with standard CubeSat face panels. A single panel serves as both structural face sheet and thermal radiator — reducing mass and part count.
- 1U / 2U / 3U standard formats
- Dual structural + thermal function
- Integrated AL-NH₃ heat pipe network
- Optimised for CubeSat mass budgets
SmallSat Programs (100kg class)
For 50–200kg class smallsats, EW JET provides custom heat pipe assemblies and panel radiators designed to the specific thermal architecture — from early concept sizing through flight hardware delivery.
- Custom thermal architecture design
- Heat pipe + strap + radiator integration
- From prototype to flight unit
- Short lead-time production
Featured Product
Honeycomb Panel Radiator — 1U / 2U / 3U
Structural + thermal panel for CubeSat and SmallSat programs
Program Type 04
Scientific Instruments
Scientific and Earth observation instruments carry sensitive detectors that must be maintained at precise temperatures while being isolated from structural vibration. EW JET's thermal straps and custom heat pipe assemblies address both requirements.
Detector Cooling
Thermal straps conduct heat away from focal plane detectors while decoupling them mechanically from heat sources and structural loads.
Optical Bench Stability
Precise thermal management of the optical bench prevents thermo-elastic distortion from affecting pointing accuracy and image quality.
Pulsed Instrument Loads
PCM thermal boards absorb heat from radar, LiDAR, and active sensors operating in high-power bursts without active cooling.
AI Infrastructure — Technology Transfer
EW JET's space-grade AL-NH₃ heat pipe technology has been adapted for AI GPU server cooling by our industry partners. If you are interested in heat pipe cooling for AI infrastructure, we can connect you with the right partner. [Partner details to be added]