On earth we have land – in space we need surface area

Land is the basis for activities on earth, Astrix provides the equivalent for space – surface area. Deployed with simplicity, low mass, and from a very small folded size. The Astrix  inflatable deployment system gives (virtually) unlimited surface area and a platform for multiple products including solar arrays, radiators, antenna, drag sails, heat shields.

Astrix produces inflatable deployable components for spacecraft of all sizes

Inflation and rigidization is 20x more space efficient and 4x more mass efficient. In addition, inflation negates the drawbacks of silicon solar cells, leading to powerful, affordable arrays with a strong supply chain (the world’s best simultaneous $/W and mass-per-watt ratios). Drag sails, antennas and other deployables are available. This technology has flight heritage.

Astrix’s novel deployment method makes surface area abundant

Our deployment technology drastically increases the deployable area on spacecraft. The novel deployment method provides 20x the surface area and decreased mass.

Removing a major solar array bottleneck

The increased deployable area more then negates the decreased efficiency of silicon solar cells. Astrix’s inflatable solar array with silicon solar cells is powerful, affordable, and has a strong supply chain by avoiding use of triple junction cells.

Small footprint providing incredible power

Copia provides up to 300 watt/kg solar arrays utilising triple junction solar cells.