Atomic-6, a leader in advanced mobility composites, has launched Space Armor™ tiles—an innovative protection solution for spacecraft and astronauts. These tiles offer a unique combination of orbital debris shielding and radio frequency (RF) permeability, ensuring vital communications while protecting against high-speed space debris.
Solving the Space Debris Challenge
Satellites and astronauts face constant threats from millions of debris particles traveling at over 7 km/s. At these speeds, debris can cause catastrophic damage to spacecraft. Traditional protective measures, like metallic Whipple shields, often block important communications and produce harmful secondary debris when impacted. Atomic-6’s Space Armor™ tiles solve this issue by providing debris protection without compromising RF signal integrity or creating additional debris.
The First RF-Permeable Orbital Debris Shield
Space Armor™ tiles are the first RF-permeable debris shields, allowing spacecraft to maintain essential communications while withstanding hypervelocity impacts. Unlike conventional metallic shields, Space Armor™ tiles prevent fragmentation and minimize the risk of secondary debris, thus addressing the growing concern of “The Kessler Syndrome”—a cycle of space debris collisions.
Two Protection Levels for Varying Needs
Atomic-6 offers two scalable protection options:
- Space Armor™ Lite: Designed for Low Earth Orbit (LEO), it withstands debris impacts up to 3mm, covering over 90% of LEO debris.
- Space Armor™ Max: Built for extreme conditions, this version protects human space stations from debris up to 12.5mm.
Both options are lightweight, easy to install, and reduce mission risks, making them suitable for both manned and unmanned missions.
Availability and Request for Quotes
Space Armor™ tiles are now available for both government and commercial satellite protection. Atomic-6 is accepting requests for quotes for tailored solutions.
With this development, Atomic-6 continues to provide cutting-edge protection solutions alongside its Light Wing™ solar array, supporting military, commercial, and space station missions.
In a world of rising space threats, Space Armor™ tiles offer a critical layer of defense, ensuring that spacecraft and astronauts remain safe in orbit.
