The startup develops modular actuator technology that enhances satellite agility and flexibility, enabling them to capture data from multiple angles and scan larger areas. This technology increases the volume and quality of data collected, providing satellite operators with more valuable insights for decision-making.
Funding
$3.1M 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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Product
Problem
Current satellite technology limits the ability to rapidly reorient and scan targets, resulting in missed data collection opportunities and reduced responsiveness to dynamic events. Traditional satellite agility is constrained by the capabilities of reaction wheels, which offer limited torque and speed for re-targeting.
Solution
Veoware provides next-generation actuator technology, including micro Control Moment Gyroscopes (CMGs) and high-torque reaction wheels, designed to enhance satellite agility and maneuverability. These modular and scalable systems enable satellites to perform rapid re-targeting, multi-strip imaging, and multi-point imaging, significantly increasing data collection frequency and coverage. Veoware's CMGs offer up to 10x higher torque compared to traditional reaction wheels, allowing for faster and more precise attitude control. The company's solutions are designed for easy integration with existing attitude control systems, offering a turnkey approach to improving satellite performance and maximizing revenue opportunities for satellite operators. Veoware's technology also reduces micro-vibrations, which is particularly beneficial for optical communication and precise Earth observation.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes Earth observation satellite operators, space situational awareness providers, and telecommunications companies seeking to enhance satellite agility, increase data collection, and improve communication resilience.
Features
- Micro Control Moment Gyroscopes (CMGs) for 50-500kg spacecraft, offering 10x higher torque than reaction wheels
- High-torque reaction wheels for 12-200kg satellites, designed for long-lasting performance and low micro-vibrations
- Modular and scalable designs for customizable cluster solutions
- Plug-and-play integration with existing attitude control systems (AOCS)
- Software for steering CMG clusters
- Low power consumption due to constant flywheel speed in CMGs
- Standardized products with lean and stable supply chain
- Solutions for multi-strip imaging, multi-point imaging, and stereo imaging
- Technology de-risked through multiple development contracts with the European Space Agency (ESA)