Kreios Space, founded in 2021, is a Spanish startup focused on developing air-breathing electric propulsion (ABEP) systems for satellites, allowing them to operate in Very Low Earth Orbits (VLEO). Their ABEP thruster uses atmospheric air and solar energy, eliminating the need for conventional fuel. This technology enables satellites to orbit closer to Earth, enhancing Earth observation and telecommunications capabilities while reducing mission costs and space debris. Kreios Space aims to perform an in-orbit demonstration in 2026.
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The latest funding round brings Kreios Space’s total funding to over €10 million.
The funds from the recent round will finance the launch of Kreios Space's two initial test satellites and the first in-orbit demonstration of an ABEP engine.
Kreios Space's CEO Adrían Senar states that using ABEP allows for performance improvements of three to sixteen times while maintaining the same cost as in low Earth orbit (LEO).
Kreios Space's technology offers images up to three times clearer than current alternatives, along with direct broadband connectivity.
Kreios Space is targeting economic benefits of VLEO for civil and commercial use cases.
Kreios Space's team consists of 17 people and is supported by European investors and experts from organizations such as Thales, JAXA, and ESA.
Adrian Tejedor is the CEO of Kreios Space.
SpaceQuest Ventures has invested in Kreios Space.
Kreios Space will receive support and mentorship from SpaceQuest Ventures’ bespoke accelerator program.
The investment from SpaceQuest Ventures will allow Kreios Space to accelerate the development of its ABEP technology.
Kreios Space is developing an electric propulsion system for satellites called ABEP (Air-Breathing Electric Propulsion).
SpaceQuest Ventures is positioned to help Kreios Space bring its electric propulsion system to market faster.