NASA Awards Viridian Space Contract For VLEO Control Surface Design

Viridian Space has simulated two VLEO satellite bus configurations: a “flagpole design” and “tadpole design.”  Credit: Viridian Space

Viridian Space has simulated two VLEO satellite bus configurations: a “flagpole design” and “tadpole design.”

Credit: Viridian Space
NASA has awarded Viridian Space a small contract to simulate and design satellite control surfaces for maneuvering a spacecraft in very low Earth orbit (VLEO). The University of Washington's Space Propulsion and Advanced Concepts Engineering Laboratory will work alongside the company as the project...
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Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

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