Our Services
Desert Works Propulsion is the first and only provider of spacecraft electric propulsion expertise as a service.
Teaming up with industry leaders not only saves you the time and resources of building an in-house team but also provides an unmatched competitive edge through our expertise, unattainable with internal resources.
WHAT WE CAN
DO FOR YOU
From hardware design dilemmas to manufacturing complexities, we’re your partner every step of the way.
The Desert Works Propulsion team is committed to pushing the boundaries of EP technology and discovering unique solutions to complex space propulsion challenges for our clients.
Unlocking Possibilities
in Space Propulsion
In the pursuit of interstellar achievements, speed is crucial. We're your key to outpace competitors in the space domain.
Cost Effective Tests and Evaluations
We just completed a new state of the art testing facility to offer clients cost-effective, novel testing capabilities.
Fabricating Thruster Solutions
Our team excels in analyzing, designing, and manufacturing thruster components and assemblies, and provides
high-voltage test support equipment.
Excellence Crafted for Your Vision
Our mission is to offer incomparable consultation and support in the development of electric propulsion thrusters and systems.
The Desert Works Propulsion Difference
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
We excel in devising new, innovative solutions for our clients. Present your specific requirements or challenges to us, and we will develop a customized solution aligned with your business’s needs.
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Our team excels in the analyses, design, and manufacturing of thruster components and assemblies.
EP thruster and propulsion system design, fabrication, and assembly
Gridded-Ion, Hall-effect, Magnetoplasmadynamic, Pulsed-plasma, Arcjets, and Resistojets
Novel patent-pending concepts, operating from a few watts to hundreds of kilowatts
EP power processor unit development
Design and fabrication of plasma diagnostics, power electronics, and high voltage test support equipment
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Our new, state-of-the-art testing facility for product development allows us to support customer needs using cost-effective, novel test approaches.
In-house, new state of the art testing facility
Our new, state-of-the-art in-house testing facility for product development allows us to support customer needs using cost-effective, novel test approaches.
Test support equipment development
Thruster power electronics
Data acquisition and control systems
Plasma diagnostics
Thrust stands
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Tailored consultation and assistance tailored to your specific needs, including formulating test protocols, overcoming manufacturing challenges, and refining operational concepts.
Proposal preparation and execution for propulsion technology development.
Requirements definition and technician support for implementing vacuum facilities.
Research and analysis of chemical thrusters.
Flight implementation support, encompassing development of flight sequences and algorithms, modeling of chemical and EP system-spacecraft interactions, and mission operations support.
Investor consultation to evaluate the viability of new and emerging propulsion technologies.
Customer discovery support.
Novel Solutions to Complex Propulsion Challenges
Our team works with each client to develop advanced concepts tailored to their business goals. In 2023, we engineered a design modification for conventional ion engines, resulting in a remarkable 40% increase in thrust density. This pioneering achievement is slated for integration in an engine design for a U.S. Government customer.
See more of our innovative solutions and find out what we can do for you.