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ORION:
Orbital Removal, Inspection, Observation Network



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The ORION project deploys a dual-phase satellite constellation for maximum versatility.

This design combines
high-resolution VLEO operations with long-term LEO monitoring and in-orbit servicing.

1.

Satellites will operate in VLEO for at least 5 years

using electric propulsion for orbit maintenance and providing high-precision Earth Monitoring (<1 m resolution).

Advanced Hybrid Propulsion enables multiple LEO missions per satellite

for In-Orbit inspection and Maintenance (IO&M) and Active Debris Removal (ADR).
2.

The constellation transitions to LEO

for a 10-year Earth observation phase (<5 meters resolution).

This design combines
high-resolution VLEO operations with long-term LEO monitoring and in-orbit servicing.

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The ORION project deploys a dual-phase satellite constellation for maximum versatility.

This design combines high-resolution VLEO operations with long-term LEO monitoring and in-orbit servicing.

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Unlocking
The Hybrid Potential

Where do
hybrids fall short?
Performance challenges explored

Low Specific Impulse

  • Less efficient combustion due to mixing limitations between solid fuel and liquid/gas oxidizer.
  • 50% less than liquid propulsion

SOLVED

O/F Ratio Control

  • Maintaining optimal oxidizer-to-fuel ratio throughout the burn is challenging due to varying fuel regression rates.
  • Less precise control compared to liquid engines.

SOLVED

Regression Rate of Solid Fuel

  • Lower burn rate of solid fuel can lead to lower thrust-to-weight ratios.
  • Mixing and flame dynamics are less controlled than in liquid engines.

SOLVED

Performance challenges explored

Show me the magic

The Future of Hybrid Fuel Design

Multi-material 3D printing is a transformative technology for hybrid rocket propulsion.

By offering unprecedented design freedom and the ability to tailor material properties at a microstructural level, it enables the creation of high-performance solid fuels with complex geometries optimized for specific mission requirements.

This technology is crucial for overcoming the limitations of traditional hybrid engine designs and unlocking new levels of efficiency, thrust control, and mission versatility.

Our research in this area is focused on exploring the full potential of multi-material printing with advanced biopolymers to pave the way for the next generation of hybrid propulsion systems.

Show me the full potential