Solstorm provides end-to-end active removal services for spent space assets using propellantless de-orbiting technology, which simplifies spacecraft design while ensuring mission reliability. The company addresses the growing issue of space debris, promoting long-term sustainability in the orbital environment for research and commercial activities.
Funding
$100K 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.
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Problem
The increasing amount of space debris poses a significant threat to current and future space missions, increasing the risk of collisions and hindering the long-term sustainability of orbital activities. Traditional de-orbiting methods often rely on propellant, adding weight and complexity to spacecraft design.
Solution
Solstorm offers end-to-end active removal services for defunct space assets, utilizing a propellantless de-orbiting technology to simplify spacecraft design and enhance mission reliability. Their approach ensures the safe and controlled removal of space debris, promoting a sustainable orbital environment for research, human spaceflight, and commercial activities. Solstorm's systems are designed to reduce the weight and complexity associated with traditional de-orbiting methods, offering a more efficient and reliable solution for managing space debris.
Target Audience
Solstorm's primary customers include space agencies, satellite operators, and commercial space companies seeking sustainable solutions for managing space debris and ensuring the long-term viability of their orbital assets.
Features
- Propellantless de-orbiting technology for safe and controlled removal of space assets
- Mission design software to optimize de-orbiting strategies
- Systems designed to reduce spacecraft weight and complexity
- End-to-end active removal services for comprehensive debris management
- Nimbus satellite launching in 2025 to demonstrate commercial waste disposal