Our proprietary engine is an Air-Breathing Electric Propulsion system that collects atmospheric particles and converts them into plasma to generate continuous thrust.
Air-intake
The intake system captures atmospheric particles at altitudes between 150–400 km. Designed for maximum efficiency, it compresses the rarefied air by up to 100×, creating a stable flow for the thruster ionization. Image taken at VKI during a test campaign.
Plasma Thruster
The collected air is ionized into plasma and accelerated by our Helicon Plasma Thruster. This continuous propulsion counteracts aerodynamic drag, keeping satellites in stable Very Low Earth Orbits for +10 years. Image taken at IRS during a test campaign.
THE TRUE ENABLER OF VLEO MISSIONS.
Thruster Type
Helicon Plasma Thruster
Propellant
Atmospheric Air
Operational Orbit
150–300 km
Lifetime
+10 years
Perfecting the VLEO platform.
From early prototypes to the latest K-3 model, Kreios Space has advanced its VLEO technology through years of testing and iteration — each step improving performance, efficiency, and reliability.
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