Phinix Orbital Systems develops active debris removal (ADR) technologies to capture and deorbit hazardous objects, safeguarding operational satellites and preventing the Kessler Syndrome. Its flagship Persephone satellite is designed to remove large debris pieces, while the smaller Demeter demonstrator validates core ADR capabilities on early missions.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Space debris, including defunct satellites, rocket stages, and collision fragments, increasingly threatens operational spacecraft and risks triggering the Kessler Syndrome—a cascade of collisions that could render orbital regions unusable.
Solution
Phinix Orbital Systems builds active debris removal (ADR) satellites that capture and deorbit hazardous objects, directly mitigating collision risk and preserving orbital capacity. The flagship Persephone satellite is engineered to engage large debris pieces, while the Demeter demonstrator validates core capture and deorbitation technologies on early missions. By offering end‑of‑mission deorbitation services, Phinix provides commercial and governmental operators with a practical remediation pathway that complements existing debris‑mitigation measures, enhancing the long‑term sustainability and safety of space activities.
Target Audience
Primary customers are satellite operators, launch service providers, and governmental space agencies that require debris remediation or end‑of‑mission disposal services to protect their assets and comply with sustainability mandates.
Features
- Persephone ADR satellite capable of rendezvousing with and removing massive debris objects from low Earth orbit
- Demeter demonstrator satellite that tests and validates net‑capture and deorbitation subsystems on operational missions
- Net‑Capture Module employing a deployable net to securely capture debris of various shapes, sizes, and masses
- Integrated propulsion and guidance system for controlled deorbit burns, ensuring safe re‑entry of captured objects
- Autonomous navigation and collision‑avoidance algorithms to operate safely in congested orbital environments