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  • Stories from the Supply Chain: Falcon Exodynamics

    Stories from the Supply Chain: Falcon Exodynamics

    Encouraged by initial test results using atmospheric air as propellant in Phase Four’s RF thruster (RFT), and inspired by air-breathing…
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    Phase Four
    Apr 13, 2020
    The Case for Alternative Propellants

    The Case for Alternative Propellants

    Traditional electric propulsion systems today rely on xenon and krypton. These gases are easily ionized and have heavy atomic masses —…
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    Jason Wallace
    Mar 31, 2020
    Meet Phase Four’s New VP of Advanced Development

    Meet Phase Four’s New VP of Advanced Development

    Today, I’m thrilled to share that Jason Wallace has been appointed Phase Four’s Vice President of Advanced Development. In this new role…
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    Beau Jarvis
    Feb 5, 2020
    Introducing the Phase Four megaconstellation engine

    Introducing the Phase Four megaconstellation engine

    What’s different for today’s new megaconstellations?
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    Beau Jarvis
    Nov 21, 2019
    What’s in a power processing unit?

    What’s in a power processing unit?

    Traditionally, spacecraft engineering is structured with propulsion engineers focusing on maximizing thruster performance while systems…
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    Umair Siddiqui
    Oct 23, 2019
    Stories from the Supply Chain: Saint-Gobain

    Stories from the Supply Chain: Saint-Gobain

    Cozy up with a pumpkin spice latte, we’ve got a new story from the supply chain. This month, we’re spotlighting ceramics powerhouse…
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    Laura Overly
    Oct 23, 2019
    Stories from the Supply Chain: The RAM Company

    Stories from the Supply Chain: The RAM Company

    Space missions are typically known for incredibly complicated supply chains — NASA, for example, worked with nearly 4,000 suppliers to get…
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    Phase Four
    Aug 7, 2019
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