A novel protective technology called ‘Space Armor’ is emerging as a potential shield against space debris, offering new defense options for both satellites and astronauts in orbit. This innovative ...
According to the company, Space Armor can handle impacts of over 4.35 miles per second (7 km/s) with far less debris being produced. Variants include a lighter, thinner armor that can handle 90% of ...
Space Armor shields are manufactured by Atomic-6. WASHINGTON — Portal Space Systems, a defense-focused space startup developing long-endurance maneuvering satellites for national security missions, ...
WASHINGTON — Atomic-6, a composite materials manufacturer based in Marietta, Georgia, believes it has found a lighter, more resilient alternative to traditional satellite shielding. Following ...
Composite Space Armor tiles introduced by advanced mobility composites company Atomic-6 (Marietta, Ga., U.S.) have been selected by space operator Portal Space Systems (Bothell, Wash., U.S.) to be the ...