Boeing is developing a family of small satellite prototypes, called Phantom Phoenix, that can quickly and affordably be manufactured and configured for specific missions.
Sharing a common architecture, flight software and simplified payload integration options, the satellites could perform missions ranging from intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance to planetary science.
"Our customers need greater mission flexibility from smaller satellites that can be built more affordably, and delivered more quickly, without sacrificing quality," said Boeing Phantom Works President Darryl Davis.
"Building upon the success Boeing has had with expanding our 702 satellite family, we've rapidly developed a line of satellites to address the market between large geosynchronous spacecraft and nanosatellites."
The Phantom Phoenix prototypes have three configurations:
+ Phantom Phoenix -- 500 to 1,000 kg mid-class; designed for single and dual launch.
+ Phantom Phoenix ESPA -- 180 kg ESPA-class; attaches to a common interstage adapter allowing for the launch of more than one satellite at a time. Up to six small satellites could be deployed during a single mission, reducing launch costs.
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