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New Mexico – December 10, 2024 – Desert Works Propulsion, leading provider of electric propulsion (EP) expertise as a service, proudly announces the launch of DW-1, its state-of-the-art vacuum test facility. Located in New Mexico, DW-1 is now fully operational, offering a highly cost-effective testing environment for electric propulsion thruster cathodes and components, supporting both internal development and client projects.
Designed, built, and implemented in-house, the rocket engine test facility represents a significant milestone for Desert Works Propulsion, which completed the project at just a quarter of the cost of purchasing a turnkey system. This achievement underscores the company’s dedication to delivering innovative, cost-efficient solutions that lower the barriers to electric propulsion technology.
“DW-1 represents our dedication to breaking barriers in electric propulsion,” said Michael Patterson, Founder and Chairman of Desert Works Propulsion. “Not only does this facility accelerate our own development efforts, but it also offers clients an affordable, high-performance solution to advance their electric propulsion innovations. Looking ahead, we’re positioned to execute the design and assembly of custom vacuum test facilities that deliver unmatched value and cutting-edge capabilities for future partners.”…