Rhea Space Activity (RSA) develops secure navigation and communication technologies for lunar and deep space operations, integrating existing deep space technology with advanced research. The company addresses the need for reliable infrastructure to support U.S. and allied missions in increasingly complex extraterrestrial environments.
Funding
$750K 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.
NFounders
Product
Problem
The increasing complexity and volume of lunar and deep space missions require reliable navigation and communication infrastructure, especially in cislunar space where reliance on Earth-based systems can be limiting and costly. Current dependence on the NASA Deep Space Network (DSN) can lead to oversubscription and high operational expenses.
Solution
Rhea Space Activity (RSA) develops autonomous navigation and secure communication technologies designed for lunar and deep space environments. RSA's core offering, the Jervis Autonomy Module (JAM), enables spacecraft to determine their position and maintain desired trajectories independently of the NASA DSN through celestial navigation. By using onboard cameras and algorithms to identify celestial objects, JAM reduces reliance on Earth-based tracking, lowers operational costs, and enhances mission autonomy. This technology supports both U.S. and allied missions, providing resilient and cost-effective solutions for navigating and communicating in complex extraterrestrial environments.
Target Audience
RSA's primary customers include government space agencies, defense organizations, and commercial entities involved in lunar and deep space exploration, particularly those seeking to enhance mission autonomy and reduce reliance on terrestrial infrastructure.
Features
- Jervis Autonomy Module (JAM): A self-contained cubesat module for autonomous navigation in cislunar and deep space.
- Celestial Navigation: Utilizes onboard cameras and algorithms to determine spacecraft position based on celestial objects.
- Resonant Trajectory Design: Development of specific orbital trajectories that minimize propellant usage for station-keeping.
- Lunaspatial Intelligence (LUNINT): Monitoring of human activity on and around the moon using a constellation of Jervis-type cubesats.
- Secure Communication Technologies: Development of communication systems for reliable data transfer in deep space environments.
- Electric Propulsion System: Enables station-keeping maneuvers and trajectory adjustments for Jervis-1 cubesats.