Vaxon Space
Vaxon Space, based in San Jose, California, develops a satellite bus for very low Earth orbit (VLEO, ~150–250 km) powered by a proprietary air-breathing electric propulsion (ABEP) system that uses atmospheric molecules as propellant.
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Vaxon Space, based in San Jose, California, develops a satellite bus for very low Earth orbit (VLEO, ~150–250 km) powered by a proprietary air-breathing electric propulsion (ABEP) system that uses atmospheric molecules as propellant. It targets missile defense, ISR/remote sensing and next-generation space-based communications for U.S. government, allied and commercial customers.
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Vaxon Space, based in San Jose, California, develops a satellite bus for very low Earth orbit (VLEO, ~150–250 km) powered by a proprietary air-breathing electric propulsion (ABEP) system that uses atmospheric molecules as propellant. It targets missile defense, ISR/remote sensing and next-generation space-based communications for U.S. government, allied and commercial customers.
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