Beyond Gravity is to bring to market a new ultra-light propulsion pointing mechanism with high maneuverability for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations. The new two-axis mechanism aims to address what Beyond Gravity sees as key industry demands for reduced mass, rapid delivery, and flexible integration. Beyond Gravity announced the new product, June. 3.
APPMAX2-XS is a next-generation electric propulsion pointing mechanism designed specifically for small satellites operating in LEO. The mechanism weighs less than seven kilograms, and the time from order to delivery will be less than six months. Beyond Gravity is based out of Zurich, Switzerland.
The mechanism is part of Beyond Gravity’s APPMAX (Advanced Electric Propulsion Pointing Mechanism) family. APPMAX2-XS leverages commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components and industrialized production processes to enable scalability and cost efficiency.
“Our new mechanism is true a New Space enabler. We see a lot of potential for our new mechanism especially in Europe and the United States. Fast availability, low mass, and competitive cost are critical factors for constellation operators. This mechanism directly addresses those priorities,” Dominik Inschlag, director of Marketing & Sales for Beyond Gravity, said in a statement.
