Closer to Earth,
Smarter in Space
Innovative coatings that reduce drag and environmental impact in low orbit.
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Crowded, costly and increasingly constrained.
Drag vs Performance
Satellites above 450km avoid drag but lose valuable performance.
Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO)
Altitudes <450 km offer huge benefits but is blocked by limited lifetime due to drag.
Cost Efficient
Current fixes (propulsion, large arrays) add cost, mass, and risk.
The VLEO Opportunity
Higher Resolution
at Lower Cost
Ultra-Low Latency & Higher Bandwidth
Tactical ISR &
Resilient Orbits
VLEO is Self-Cleaning & Sustainable for Satellites
Up to 30% drag reduction
Proven in space – twice
Satellite for Orbital Aerodynamics Research (SOAR) &
International Space Station materials facility
Atomic oxygen resistance extends lifetimes
Patent pending WO2022/069749
Earth Observation
Higher-resolution imagery at lower cost
Communications
Low latency, high bandwidth & spectrum efficiency.
Defence & SDA
Resilient orbit, ISR advantage
Market Growth
$17bn → $220bn investments by 2027
Drag reduction coatings cut propellant & power demand (SWaP-C)
Lifetime extension lowers replacements giving savings of $259M–$771M/year at constellation scale
Atomic oxygen resistance gives resilience & reliability.
Enables broader economic viability of premium EO & low-latency comms services.