Quantum Space Advances Orbital Mobility With Phase Four Technology Acquisition

Quantum Space has acquired Phase Four’s multi-mode propulsion assets to boost its capability to deliver highly maneuverable, persistent and cost-efficient platforms for national security, civil and commercial applications.

“It gives us the agility, resilience, and efficiency required to serve the most demanding national security missions, support civil science objectives, and meet commercial customers where they are headed,” Kerry Wisnosky, CEO of Quantum Space, said Monday about the strategic acquisition. “Mission areas such as Golden Dome, maneuverable [geostationary orbit] and life extension, all will benefit—this is about providing unmatched space mobility.”

Quantum Space’s Agreement With Phase Four

Quantum Space expects Phase Four’s multi-mode propulsion system to expand its Rangers spacecraft’s rapid maneuvering capabilities to support missions, such as station-keeping, phasing and refueling. Phase Four’s technology allows a single propulsion system to operate in both chemical and electric modes, combining high thrust with high efficiency. It would enable missions from low Earth orbit to cislunar space.

The acquisition also includes Phase Four’s integration and test facility in Los Angeles, California, located minutes away from the Space Systems Command. According to Quantum Space, the facility features a large high-bay integration area, environmental test chambers, a clean room, machine shops and a mission development laboratory.

The facility will further accelerate the development and delivery of the Ranger spacecraft fleet and propulsion technologies.

“PhaseFour has always set out to deliver propulsion systems that bridge the gap between traditional chemical performance and electric efficiency with our innovative radio frequency propulsion technology,” commented Steve Kiser, CEO of Phase Four. “Partnering with Quantum Space ensures that this technology scales and finds its way into the missions that matter most—defense, science, commercial infrastructure.”