What Happened
Spanish Startup Tackles Very Low Earth Orbit Challenge
Spanish startup Kreios Space has partnered with NanoAvionics to conduct the first very low Earth orbit (VLEO) demonstration of its air-breathing electric propulsion (ABEP) technology. The mission, set to launch in 2027, will validate the performance of the ABEP thruster and capture high-resolution images. Kreios’ technology is designed to collect atmospheric gases to serve as propellant for electric thrusters, enabling long-term missions in VLEO at lower costs. This development was first reported by SpaceNews.