Zenno Astronautics is a New Zealand-based space-tech company specializing in superconducting magnet technology for space applications. They are a developer of innovative satellite attitude control components, specifically superconducting magnetic torquers like the Z01 SuperTorquer, offering precise, fuel-free satellite positioning. Zenno partners with organizations like ANA Trading, Mitsubishi Electric, and Faraday Factory to develop and deploy their technologies, aiming to enable sustainable space exploration and reduce reliance on Earth's resources. Their products are intended for commercial and public sector spacecraft manufacturers.
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ANA Trading Co., Ltd. has signed memoranda of understanding with New Zealand startups Zenno Astronautics and Dawn Aerospace New Zealand.
Zenno Astronautics secured a contract from Germany’s Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovation (SPRIND) to develop autonomous satellite operation software.
Zenno’s technology enables spacecraft to perform docking, in-orbit assembly, and satellite servicing without consumable propellants.
Zenno Astronautics aims to establish a permanent presence in Europe through its entity in the Space Area Munich.
Zenno Astronautics is developing AI-assisted control algorithms and virtual simulation environments for precise close-proximity operations (CPO).
The project titled 'Autonomous Fuel-Free Agility in Space' integrates artificial intelligence with Zenno’s superconducting magnetic technology, known as the Supertorquer.
The systems developed under the contract will utilize Zenno’s flight-proven software algorithms for real-time, closed-loop control of spacecraft interactions.
During the project, Zenno will validate its universal CPO solution within a virtual environment.
Unlike traditional systems, Zenno’s hardware utilizes compact superconducting magnets for fuel-free maneuvering.
Zenno Astronautics develops applications of superconductivity in space, including radiation shielding and plasma control.
Zenno will demonstrate superconducting magnet technology for fuel-free control authority and precision interactions during close operations with Starburst-1.
Zenno's payload will utilize the world’s most powerful magnetic actuator ever built and flown to space for the Starburst-1 mission.
The collaboration between experts of Faraday Factory and Zenno Astronautics is essential for bringing tangible results.
The collaboration between Faraday Factory and Zenno aims to enhance superconductor performance to improve operational margins, reduce mass, increase energy efficiency, and shorten system activation times.
The refinements from the collaboration are expected to benefit Zenno's key products such as the Z01 Supertorquer, a superconducting attitude-control system that uses magnetic torque for spacecraft maneuvering.
Sebastian Wieczorek, co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Zenno Astronautics, stated that the Mirai tape could materially boost Supertorquer performance by delivering faster response and stronger magnetic dipole in a compact, efficient form factor, enabling greater maneuverability in space.
Faraday Factory will supply Zenno with advanced high-temperature superconductor (HTS) tapes, including the new Mirai superconducting tape unveiled in July 2025.
Global Brain joined the Zenno Astronautics investment round and is one of the largest venture capital firms in Japan with more than $2,000,000,000 under management.
Zenno Astronautics became the first company to take an HTS magnet system to space in December 2023.
Faraday Factory Japan is cooperating with Zenno Astronautics to advance space capabilities using HTS-based technologies.