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FibreCoat from Germany and Lofith Composites from Spain are developing a new composite for satellite panels that aims to be lighter and stronger than conventional materials.
FibreCoat's material called FibRaShield offers up to 60% better radiation protection for in-space electrical components compared to aluminum shielding.
FibreCoat and Lofith Composites plan to demonstrate their thermoplastic material aboard an unnamed satellite for a year-long test in orbit next year.
FibreCoat secured €500,000 ($579,000) in funding after winning first prize at the INNOspace Masters’ competition held by DLR in September.
FibreCoat has developed a composite that can absorb radar waves, making spacecraft essentially invisible to radar detection.
During the demonstration, FibreCoat and Lofith will track the new material’s ability to shield against in-space radiation and withstand temperature swings in space.
FibreCoat closed a nearly €20M ($23.1M) Series B round in December to begin focusing on materials for space and defense applications.
FibreCoat CEO Robert Brüll stated that their technology is ready for use in space.
The new composite material combines FibreCoat’s expertise in coating fibers with metals and plastics and Lofith’s thermoplastic tape, which is 50% lighter and 30% stronger than aluminum.
FibreCoat raised close to €20 million in a Series B round from NewSpace Capital, Goose Capital, Nova Saint-Gobain, 212 NexT, Otto Krahn New Business, Convergent Ventures and TiE.
FibreCoat was founded in Germany in 2020 and has been developing its technology since 2014.
FibreCoat raised nearly €20 million (about $21,000,000) in a Series B funding round announced on 2024-12-04.