OUR TECHNOLOGY

The true enabler of VLEO missions.

VLEO specialist

Our satellite platform is designed for sustained operation in Very Low Earth Orbit. It delivers high efficiency and long lifetimes, more than 7 years, in orbits that can extend below 200 km, even under the harsh near-atmospheric conditions.

Plasma Thruster

Our proprietary engine is an Air-Breathing Electric Propulsion system that collects atmospheric particles and converts them into plasma to generate continuous thrust.

Streamlined Platform

Due to the specific conditions of the orbit at 200 km, our platform is unprecedented. Its aerodynamics, materials and structure are tailored to such operational conditions.

Perfecting VLEO MISSIONS.

From early plasma thruster prototypes to the full satellite platform, Kreios Space has advanced its VLEO technology through years of research, development, testing and iteration; each step completing advancements and improving performance, efficiency, and reliability.

2021
K-1 Thruster
First helicon plasma thruster prototype developed and tested in laboratory conditions, validating ignition and plasma generation methods.
First helicon plasma thruster prototype developed and tested in laboratory conditions, validating ignition and plasma generation methods.
2023
K-2 Thruster
Second-generation prototype integrated with the intake system and tested in vacuum. Demonstrated stable operation and extended run time.
Second-generation prototype integrated with the intake system and tested in vacuum. Demonstrated stable operation and extended run time.
2024
K-3 Thruster
Third-generation model, proved with multiple gases, power levels, and mass flow rates. Highest Isp, efficiency, and thrust achieved.
Third-generation model, proved with multiple gases, power levels, and mass flow rates. Highest Isp, efficiency, and thrust achieved.
2025
Kreios - 1
Development of the 1st satellite model that will be tested in-orbit. Satellite integration and certification for the launch.
Development of the 1st satellite model that will be tested in-orbit. Satellite integration and certification for the launch.
2026
Kreios - 2
Development of the 2nd satellite model. Fully tailored with reliability and subsystems improvements.
Development of the 2nd satellite model. Fully tailored with reliability and subsystems improvements.
2027
Launch of Kreios-1
Launch of 1st satellite model: Kreios-1.The first-ever ABEP-based VLEO mission.
Launch of 1st satellite model: Kreios-1.
The first-ever ABEP-based VLEO mission.
2028
Launch of Kreios-2
Launch of 2nd satellite model: Kreios-2.First multi-year VLEO commercial mission.
Launch of 2nd satellite model: Kreios-2.
First multi-year VLEO commercial mission.

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