The world's first and only satellite capable of operation at ultra-low Earth orbits.
Ultra-low orbit is now accessible. Where others can't fly, NEO-1 thrives — delivering next-level imaging, global connectivity, real-time data, and redefining what's possible in orbit.
NEO-1.Ready.Now.
NEO-1 is a product of years of relentless engineering. It’s a first and only spacecraft capable of operating at altitudes between 180 and 250 km for five years. Its control design, breakthrough propulsion system, and advanced materials—everything is crafted to make the ride in ultra-low Earth orbit as smooth as possible.
Unlocking the opportunities of Earth’s lowest orbits.
Drone-quality satellite imagery.
Flying closer to Earth means cleaner, sharper and higher resolution images. Previously only accessible through drone imagery.
Direct-to-Device internet. Anywhere.
Lower altitudes improves data throughput, making it possible to deliver high-speed, 5G equivalent. direct-to-device internet to anyone, anywhere.
Precise weather forecasting.
Access to new layers of atmospheric data enables more precise forecasts of hurricanes, floods and wildfires.
Maritime Domain Awarness
Track vessel movements, detect dark shipping activity, and monitor port operations to enhance maritime security and support global trade compliance.
Disaster Response & Recovery
Deliver high-resolution imagery for emergency teams, assess damage at speed, and guide humanitarian efforts when communities need it most.
Low-Power SAR (Synthetic Aperature Radar)
Deliver all-weather, day-night imaging through cloud and darkness with exceptional efficiency. Our ultra-low altitudes significantly reduces radar power requirements for SAR.
Why flying lower isn't easy.
Atmospheric Drag
The closer to Earth, the thicker the atmosphere, the faster orbital decay. While conventional satellites stay in space for decades, ultra-low orbit satellites re-enter the atmosphere within weeks, requiring constant orbit correction using propulsion. Until now, the propellant needed to correct the orbit made operations at these altitudes impossible.
Atomic Oxygen
Not all materials can survive in ultra-low orbit. Atomic oxygen reacts with surfaces and electronics, quickly degrading them, damaging payloads, and shortening the satellite’s lifespan.
Aerodynamic Torques
At ultra-low altitudes, even minor asymmetries generate unwanted torque, making precise, controlled flight an engineering challenge.
Incrediblesolutions.
We're engineering through the incredible—defeating drag, protecting against atomic oxygen, and delivering unmatched aerodynamic stability at the edge of Earth's atmosphere.
Defeating Drag
Built for efficient, sustained operation in ultra-low Earth orbit, AURA is our breakthrough xenon-driven propulsion system. It delivers four times higher specific impulse than typical alternatives, achieving the same capabilities with four times less propellant.
Engineered to Endure
Protection from atomic oxygen is vital at ULEO, and NEO-1 has it. Using special alloys and clever architecture, it resists the ravages of ULEO—protecting itself, its payload, and prolonging mission lifetime for up to five years.
Symmetry and Stability
At ultra-low altitudes, tiny asymmetries cause big problems. NEO-1's world-class ADCS, symmetrical geometry and forward center of mass neutralize aerodynamic torques, to maintain stable precise flight control.
NEO-1 by the numbers.
Discover the precision, performance, and groundbreaking capabilities of NEO-1, the world's first, and only satellite engineered for sustained operations in Ultra-Low Earth Orbit.
km
Satellite
• Target orbit
180-250 km
• Payload type:
EO, Telco, GNSS, RF
• Telecom
S-band & X-band
• Slew rate
3 deg/s
• Power
200 W OAP (modifiable)
• Lifetime
5 years
