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Phase Four Reinvents Electric Propulsion With MaxwellEL SEGUNDO, Calif., June 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Phase Four today introduced Maxwell, the first turn key plasma propulsion solution for small satellites. Maxwell combines a complete propellant management system and Phase Four's proprietary RF (radio frequency) plasma thruster into a compact form factor. Designed with ease of integration and operation in mind, Maxwell expands what's possible for small satellites and rises to the challenge of next generation spacecraft constellations. It combines simplicity with the powerful performance of complex traditional electric engines. In an industry first, Maxwell eliminates bulky high voltage components and electrodes, simultaneously reducing cost and removing supply chain barriers that have long plagued traditional satellite engines. "We believe that customers shouldn't have to choose between thrust and efficiency when it comes to propulsion. Maxwell provides the best of both worlds, delivering simple plug and play delta-V," said Beau Jarvis, Phase Four CEO. "Maxwell will enable rapid ROI for low Earth orbit small sat constellations looking for 4-6 year operational lifetimes." POWERFUL ENGINE INSTANTANEOUS STARTUP ROBUST, FLEXIBLE INTERFACE SMALL, LIGHTWEIGHT PACKAGE PRICING AND AVAILABILITY Maxwell will be formally unveiled at the Small Satellite conference in Logan, Utah. Mark your calendars: 9:30am Mountain time on August 6, 2019 at Utah State University's Eccles conference center in room 203. To learn more, please visit phasefour.io/maxwell Media Contact: [email protected] View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/phase-four-reinvents-electric-propulsion-with-maxwell-300875976.html SOURCE Phase Four |