HAWTHORNE, Calif., July 9, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Phase Four, a leading provider of next generation
electric propulsion solutions for satellites, proudly announces the
signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Redwire Space
(Redwire). This partnership aims to build and deliver Hall Effect
Thrusters (HETs) to both government and commercial markets,
enhancing the company's capabilities and expanding our product
offerings.
Based on the NASA-designed and tested H71M Hall Effect Thruster,
the two companies will manufacture a family of propulsion systems
spanning a range of input power and propellants. Dubbed the
"Valkyrie System", Phase Four and Redwire will provide new
solutions and more choice to a very under-supplied market. The
Valkyrie system will have multiple desired features, including
being re-programmable post launch; provide multiple set-points such
that satellite operators can optimize based on their mission
requirements; and share extensive telemetry, allowing operators to
extend satellite life expectancy and manage fuel consumption.
The addition of a Hall Effect Thrusters product line is the
natural next step in expanding Phase Four's in-space propulsion
offerings, which already includes the proprietary radio-frequency
Maxwell product line; air-breathing, very low-earth orbit
propulsion systems; and propellant-agnostic multi-mode systems. In
addition to an expanding hardware product line, Phase Four also
offers its in-space propulsion services, including propulsion
planning and consultation work; propellant acquisition and
logistics services; leak and pressure testing; and fill
operations.
Steve Kiser, CEO of Phase Four,
noted "Partnering with Redwire marks a significant milestone for
Phase Four. This collaboration aligns with our mission to innovate
and deliver high-performance propulsion solutions for government
and commercial customers, with a particular focus on Space
Development Agency missions. We are excited to integrate our design
talent and product technologies with Redwire's extensive and broad
space expertise to enhance the future of space exploration."
"We are excited to partner with Phase Four to deliver optimal
in-space propulsion technology that is critical across many of
today's national security programs," said Redwire's President of
Space Systems Adam Biskner.
"Leveraging both company's expertise, this partnership will address
the challenges faced by the propulsion supply chain and help
support reliable and high value production for the
market."
This agreement reflects both companies' view that the market for
such thrusters will continue to be robust for the foreseeable
future. Combining Phase Four's technical prowess in the in-space
propulsion area with Redwire's overall command of the space system
market creates a stable and reliable domestic supplier for a range
of high-quality Hall Effect Thrusters. For product specifications
and more, please visit
www.redwirespace.com/capabilities/valkyrie-thrusters/.
About Phase Four
Phase Four is a disruptive provider of next generation in-space
electric propulsion (EP) solutions. The company was founded in 2015
to address the demands of the rapid proliferation of satellite
constellations and to accelerate the advancement of its
radio-frequency thruster (RFT). Phase Four is now a full-spectrum
in-space electric propulsion provider of both hardware and
services, teaming with a variety of constellation operators and
satellite bus manufacturers to optimize mission effectiveness and
control costs through creative exploration of propulsion solutions.
Learn more at www.phasefour.io.
About Redwire
Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW) is a global space infrastructure
and innovation company enabling civil, commercial, and national
security programs. Redwire's proven and reliable capabilities
include avionics, sensors, power solutions, critical structures,
mechanisms, radio frequency systems, platforms, missions, and
microgravity payloads. Redwire combines decades of flight heritage
and proven experience with an agile and innovative culture.
Redwire's approximately 700 employees working from 14
facilities located throughout the
United States and Europe
are committed to building a bold future in space for humanity,
pushing the envelope of discovery and science while creating a
better world on Earth. For more information, please
visit www.redwirespace.com.
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