LASAR provides an orbiting service that uses a high‑power, space‑qualified laser on its LASARsat platform to deorbit space debris and restore power to disabled satellites.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Space debris and malfunctioning satellites pose collision risks that can damage operational assets and limit the longevity of space missions. Existing removal methods often require costly, on‑site interventions or large ground‑based lasers with limited precision, making large‑scale cleanup impractical.
Solution
LASAR deploys a dedicated laser‑equipped satellite (LASARsat) that can be commanded from the ground to target and neutralize orbital debris or restore power to stranded satellites. The onboard high‑energy laser delivers precise, non‑contact energy pulses that either impart sufficient momentum to deorbit debris or activate onboard systems of a disabled satellite. By operating entirely from orbit, the service eliminates the need for ground‑based infrastructure and reduces the time between detection and intervention. Data from onboard sensors guide the laser in real time, ensuring accurate targeting while minimizing collateral effects. The platform supports multiple engagements per mission, enabling scalable cleanup and satellite recovery for a range of orbital altitudes.
Target Audience
Primary customers are satellite operators, constellation managers, and governmental space agencies that require debris mitigation and on‑orbit asset restoration services.
Features
- High‑power, space‑qualified laser capable of delivering controlled energy pulses to objects ranging from small debris to larger defunct satellites
- Integrated guidance and tracking suite that uses optical and radar sensors to lock onto targets with centimeter‑level accuracy
- Dual‑mode operation: deorbiting mode imparts momentum to lower perigee, while recovery mode supplies directed energy to restart satellite subsystems
- Autonomous mission planning software that optimizes engagement sequences to maximize the number of objects serviced per orbit
- Secure ground‑segment interface for operators to upload target lists, monitor engagements, and receive post‑mission analytics
- Designed for compatibility with existing space traffic management and collision‑avoidance frameworks