NewOrbit designs and operates satellites at Ultra Low Earth Orbits (180 km), utilizing a proprietary air-breathing ion thruster to maintain long-term operations while minimizing drag. This technology enables high-resolution imaging, faster data transmission, and improved climate forecasting, all while addressing the issue of space debris with a natural de-orbit period of less than one month.
Funding
$27.8M 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.
ALAVCDKI+4Founders
Product
Problem
Satellites in conventional Low Earth Orbits (LEO) contribute to the growing problem of space debris, with a natural de-orbit period exceeding 15 years. High atmospheric drag at Ultra Low Earth Orbits (ULEO) has historically prevented long-term satellite operations, limiting the potential for improved Earth observation and data transmission.
Solution
NewOrbit designs and operates satellites in Ultra Low Earth Orbits (ULEO) at an altitude of 180 km, a third of the altitude of conventional LEO satellites. The company's proprietary air-breathing ion thruster technology enables long-term operations in ULEO by using atmospheric particles as propellant to counteract drag. Satellites in ULEO can capture sharper images, transmit data faster due to shorter signal paths, and access new layers of atmospheric data. The lower orbit also offers a sustainable solution to space debris, with a natural de-orbit period of less than one month.
Target Audience
NewOrbit's primary customers include organizations requiring high-resolution Earth observation data, improved climate and weather forecasting, and high-speed satellite internet, as well as those concerned with sustainable space operations.
Features
- Air-breathing ion thruster technology that uses atmospheric particles as propellant
- NEO1 satellite platform designed to meet the requirements of Ultra Low Earth Orbit with a lifetime of more than 5 years
- High-resolution imaging capabilities, achieving 0.2m native image resolution
- High-speed data transmission with 1.1 Gbit/s downlink speed
- Access to new atmospheric data for more precise climate and weather forecasting
- Reduced space debris impact due to a natural de-orbit period of less than one month
- Flexible satellite platform capable of accommodating a wide range of commercial and scientific missions