DESERT WORKS PROPULSION

The first + only provider of electric propulsion
expertise as a service. 

The Spacecraft Electric Propulsion Market is expanding rapidly, but technical expertise remains limited and concentrated in government labs. We’re here to change that.

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Partner with Industry Leaders for An Unmatched Competitive Edge

We develop advanced solutions for space exploration and electric propulsion, from novel technologies to hardware design and manufacturing complexities.

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In-House Testing Capabilities

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Fabricating Thruster Solutions

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Excellence Crafted for Your Vision

WORLD-CLASS EXPERTISE

IN ELECTRIC PROPULSION

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Desert Works Propulsion is the trusted name in electric propulsion, bringing over 180 years of collective expertise to the forefront of enhanced mission performance.

Our legacy is one of innovation and success, and we’re not done yet. See our achievements.

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DISCOVER OUR LATEST EP

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Desert Work Propulsion’s
Innovative EP Technology

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ANNULAR ION ENGINE

The scalable AIE technology revolutionizes electric propulsion with superior thrust density and thrust-to-power ratio, surpassing traditional ion and Hall-effect thrusters.

Turion Ion Engine-20 (TIE-20) by Desert Works Propulsion, a high-performance Gridded Ion Thruster designed for advanced satellite propulsion, showcasing its cutting-edge design and high thrust density.

TIE-20 SYSTEM

The TIE-20 is an advanced Gridded Ion Thruster that offers extended lifetime, high specific impulse, and improved reliability, establishing a new standard in electric propulsion.

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IONPRO™ Series

The patent-pending IONPRO™ Series ushers in a new era in engine design with its modular construction for reconfigurability and optimized missions, offering a cost-effective solution.

OUR CLIENTS 
+ PARTNERS

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SUSTAINABLE SPACE SOLUTIONS

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NASA GLENN
RESEARCH CENTER

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INNOVATIVE
INTERPLANETARY MISSIONS

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AEROSPACE DESIGN +
MANUFACTURING

WHO WE WORK WITH

Startups

Leveraging our years of seasoned industry experience, we help startups surpass the competition while saving them valuable time and resources.

Established Organizations

Using our first-hand knowledge of the intricacies of government and corporate entities, we help leaders continue to innovate at the forefront of their fields.