Atlanta-based Atomic-6 launches Space Armor
From its HQ in Marietta, Georgia, Atomic-6 is looking to protect astronauts and satellites from high-velocity crashes.
Author: Atomic-6 Inc.
New Space Debris Shield Could Suit up in novel Space Armor
“We took the shot at making a tile and were blown away by the test results.”
Space Armor To Challenge Traditional Metal Shielding On Satellites
The composite shielding designed to protect spacecraft from debris impact was developed by Atomic-6 under a U.S. Space Force Small Business Innovation Research contract
Startup’s Retractable Solar Arrays Could Aid Orbital Servicing
ARLINGTON, Virginia — Georgia-based startup Atomic-6 recently won a $2 million Space Force contract to mature and flight qualify its Light Wing retractable solar array technology that could not only power satellites but also enable on-orbit servicing. The ability to repair or refuel spacecraft on orbit is a major focus for the Space Force and […]
US startup’s retractable solar panels help satellites navigate dangerous orbits
With the increasing risk of space collisions, retractable solar arrays can reduce the risk for satellites flying near orbital debris.
Georgia startup’s solar tech can power spacecraft. It won a key contract.
The array is essentially like a solar panel on Earth, but instead of being a stiff fixture mounted on a roof or other structure, it is a series of flexible carbon fiber panels attached to a tube that can furl and unfurl like a party noisemaker. The panels fold like an accordion when not deployed. […]
Space Force to fund development of Atomic-6 solar power for satellites
Composite materials startup Atomic-6 secured a $2 million agreement with the U.S. Space Force to mature its solar power array for military satellite applications, the company announced July 2.
Atomic-6 Wins $2M DoD Contract For Solar Array Tech
Atomic-6 won a $2M contract from SSC to continue development of its Light Wing solar array, which collapses to enable RPO and stealth missions.
Atomic-6 Secures $3.8M TACFI for Space Armor™
Atomic-6 secures a TACFI award to advance Space Armor™, lightweight shielding tiles designed to protect space assets from debris and kinetic energy threats, with first flight testing underway.
Atomic-6 Secures Development Contract with Starpath Robotics for Deployable Lunar Boom
Atomic-6 partners with Starpath Robotics to develop a deployable composite boom for lunar solar power systems, advancing cislunar infrastructure for a multiplanetary future.