Max Arshavsky
CEO
Zenno Astronautics
The startup develops supermagnets and propulsion systems specifically for small satellites, enhancing mission lifespans and reducing space debris. By providing advanced space exploration software, the company aims to improve the commercial viability of the space market.
- Aerospace
- Hardware
Updated 21 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
$6.5MRaised 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.
Funding rounds are not available yet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Current satellite attitude control systems often rely on fuel-based thrusters or reaction wheels, which have limitations in terms of fuel consumption, accuracy, power cost, and operational uptime. These limitations can lead to increased mission costs, reduced lifespan, and potential inaccuracies in satellite positioning and maneuvering.
Solution
Zenno provides superconducting magnetic torquers that offer a fuel-free and highly accurate alternative for satellite attitude control. Their Z01 Supertorquer product line replaces traditional magnetic torque rods and reaction wheels, enabling precise satellite positioning and interactions. By utilizing superconducting electromagnets, Zenno's technology allows satellites to maneuver autonomously and efficiently, reducing reliance on Earth-based resources and maximizing commercial value. The Z01 Supertorquer delivers a dipole moment range of 5-25,000 Am2, offering a flexible size and a shorter profile compared to existing technologies.
Target Audience
Zenno's primary customers are commercial and public sector spacecraft manufacturers, particularly those focused on small satellites and space stations requiring precise and efficient attitude control systems.
Features
- Superconducting magnetic torquers for fuel-free satellite attitude control
- Z01 product line designed for spacecraft with a mass of 50 kg and up
- Dipole moment range of 5-25,000 Am2
- 4-8x better Am2/kg compared to traditional systems
- 3-7x shorter profile than existing technologies
- Flexible size options, including pancake or tuna can shapes
- Z01 CREW variant for space station attitude control, generating up to 20 Nm of torque in LEO