Astradyne develops and manufactures deployable space structures using its proprietary FRET (Flexible, Reinforced Electronics with Textile) technology, which enhances flexible printed circuit boards with textile materials for reliable distributed sensing. The company’s SOLARCUBE solar panels are 30% smaller and 50% lighter than existing solutions, providing three times the power output, addressing the energy production bottleneck in complex space missions.
Funding
$540K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Energy production limitations are a significant impediment to more complex and profitable space missions, constraining the capabilities and duration of satellite operations. Existing solar panel solutions are often bulky and heavy, which increases launch costs and limits the power available for onboard systems.
Solution
Astradyne addresses the energy bottleneck in space missions with its SOLARCUBE solar panels, which leverage proprietary FRET (Flexible, Reinforced Electronics with Textile) technology. This technology integrates flexible printed circuit boards with textile materials, enabling reliable distributed sensing and enhanced durability. SOLARCUBE panels are designed to be smaller and lighter than traditional solutions while providing a significant increase in power output. The textile-based substrate allows for a deployable, plug-and-play solar array that is faster to procure and cheaper to acquire.
Target Audience
The primary customers are satellite manufacturers, space agencies, and organizations involved in complex space missions requiring efficient and reliable power solutions.
Features
- Proprietary FRET technology enhancing flexible printed circuit boards with textile materials
- Deployable, plug-and-play solar array design for easy integration
- Textile-based substrate enabling high-performing and durable solar arrays
- 30% smaller and 50% lighter than existing solar panel solutions
- Double the power output at the same mass and volume
- 60% less weight at the same power output
- 90% lower price at the same power output