Solaris operates solar‑powered suborbital gliders at 60‑70,000 ft that hover over a target for months, streaming continuous live video, radar and hyperspectral data to deliver real‑time intelligence for disaster response, border monitoring and defense.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Current satellite constellations provide only brief, intermittent snapshots of a region, leaving critical gaps in coverage that can delay detection of fast‑moving events such as wildfires, floods, border incursions, or emerging threats. These gaps limit real‑time situational awareness for disaster response, security agencies, and defense operators.
Solution
Solaris operates solar‑powered suborbital gliders at 60‑70,000 ft that can hover over any location for months, delivering continuous live video, radar, and hyperspectral data. The platform supports hot‑swap sensor modules, including the only all‑mode SAR capability, enabling all‑weather, day‑and‑night imaging over thousands of square kilometers. Integrated AI processes the data stream in real time to automatically detect changes, threats, and anomalies, surfacing actionable intelligence within minutes. The persistent edge‑of‑space coverage is offered at a cost lower than a single satellite snapshot, providing resilient ISR, navigation, communications, and C3 layers for customers. Data feeds directly into existing command, mapping, and decision‑making systems, ensuring seamless operational integration.
Target Audience
Primary customers are government agencies and commercial operators responsible for disaster response, border security, and defense intelligence who require persistent, high‑resolution surveillance over wide areas.
Features
- Solar‑powered suborbital glider with multi‑month endurance, capable of station‑keeping at 60‑70,000 ft
- Continuous live video streaming covering thousands of square kilometers, day/night and all‑weather
- Modular sensor suite with hot‑swap capability, including radar SAR, hyperspectral, thermal, ELINT, AIS/VDES, and MPLDS
- Unique all‑mode SAR operation on a suborbital platform, enabling high‑resolution radar imaging through canopy and cloud cover
- AI‑driven detection engine that identifies changes, threats, and anomalies in minutes and generates real‑time alerts
- Direct data integration via APIs into existing command, mapping, and decision‑support systems
- Low‑cost design compared to traditional satellite snapshots, offering scalable coverage for large areas