Orbotic Systems provides an integrated Mission Assurance Stack for spacecraft, combining real‑time environmental sensing (WIND), onboard hazard prediction (ARGUS), passive attitude control (SmartFins), and a propellant‑free deorbit drag device (D3). This layered, fault‑tolerant architecture enables autonomous risk mitigation, orientation control, and precise end‑of‑life disposal, extending mission life and improving safety for commercial, civil, and defense satellite operators.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Spacecraft operating in low Earth orbit face increasing risks from space debris, variable space weather, and limited onboard capability for autonomous maneuvering and end‑of‑life disposal, which can jeopardize mission success and orbital sustainability.
Solution
Orbotic Systems delivers an integrated Mission Assurance Stack that combines in‑situ environmental sensing, onboard threat assessment, passive maneuvering, and propellant‑free deorbit technology. The WIND sensor suite provides real‑time ion and neutral density data for space‑weather awareness. ARGUS processes this data onboard to predict emerging hazards and recommend actions. SmartFins (passive maneuvering) and the Deorbit Drag Device (D3) enable orientation control and controlled orbital decay without propellant, reducing system complexity while extending mission life. Together, these layers form a fault‑tolerant architecture that protects assets from launch through re‑entry, ensuring reliable operation in an increasingly contested orbital environment.
Target Audience
Primary customers are satellite operators and mission managers for commercial, civil, and defense spacecraft seeking autonomous risk mitigation, attitude control, and end‑of‑life disposal capabilities throughout the mission lifecycle.
Features
- WIND ion‑neutral density sensor delivering real‑time space‑weather measurements for situational awareness
- ARGUS onboard analytics platform that predicts debris collision risk and recommends mitigation maneuvers
- SmartFins passive attitude control system that adjusts spacecraft orientation using aerodynamic forces
- D3 Deorbit Drag Device, a propellant‑free drag modulation system for precise orbital decay and targeted re‑entry
- Integrated cloud‑based mission dashboard for operators to monitor sensor data, risk assessments, and control commands
- Modular architecture allowing each layer to provide standalone value while synergizing for full‑mission assurance