Kreios Space to Launch World's First Air-Breathing Satellite Thruster for VLEO

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9 August 2026 at 8:14 pm

Kreios Space to Launch World's First Air-Breathing Satellite Thruster for VLEO

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Summary

Spanish company Kreios Space plans to launch the world's first satellite using air-breathing electric propulsion (ABEP) to operate in very low Earth orbit (VLEO). This technology, which uses scooped-up air for thrust, aims to enable longer and more efficient satellite operations by counteracting atmospheric drag without traditional fuel.

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