Prioritize domestic supply chains and U.S.-made components wherever possible.

International or European parts may be used when performance or availability requires, but the goal is to minimize foreign dependency.

Leverage auto-grade components for reliability and cost-effectiveness.

Designed for 2–3 year orbital lifetimes rather than 8–12, with on-board redundancy and shielding to handle radiation and temperature variations.

Upgrade pathways for enhanced endurance or specialized mission requirements.

Optional "space-grade" variants, custom thermal protection, or radiation-tolerant boards can be integrated as needed.

Lower cost barrier to entry for commercial, research, and educational missions.

Targets 50–80% cost reduction compared to traditional smallsat platforms through lean sourcing and modular reuse.

Streamlined assembly process with minimal tooling or specialized labor.

Modular architecture supports "build your own bird" configurations, field assembly, and rapid integration timelines.

Purchase complete systems, kits, or subsystems tailored to your mission needs.

Options include turnkey delivery, partial kits, or customer-assembled spacecraft with remote or on-site support.

Standardized payload interfaces supporting multiple mission types.

Supports plug-and-play payload modules (sensors, comms, propulsion, etc.) following open CubeSat-like standards.

Deliver supporting functions as a modular function or managed services to reduce customer complexity.

Includes FCC-as-a-Service, Ground Station-as-a-Service, Mission Control-as-a-Service, and Data-as-a-Service. Provide launch integration and mission operations support as a service.

Build on shared standards for interoperability and extensibility.

Ensures compatibility with third-party partners, integrators, and downstream analytics platforms.

Develop a network of suppliers, makers, and integrators around our platform.

Encourage innovation by allowing vetted partners to offer compatible subcomponents and upgrades for our "birds".

Design with reusability, end-of-life recovery, and space debris mitigation in mind.

Supports refurbishment, deorbit kits, and responsible material sourcing.

Mitigate single-point failures without increasing costs.

Incorporate dual power buses, redundant communication links, and automated fault recovery.

Enable developers and researchers to extend the system through open APIs and documentation.

SDKs and API endpoints available for telemetry, control, and integration with 3rd-party systems.

Built with encryption, access control, and regulatory compliance in mind.

Ready for ITAR/EAR export controls and adaptable for classified or dual-use applications.

Utilize advanced additive manufacturing (AM) for spacecraft structures, components, and thermal management systems.

Incorporate high-performance materials, such as PEEK, ULTEM (PEI), and carbon-fiber-reinforced polymers, for lightweight, radiation-resistant builds.

Design systems to endure and adapt to high-radiation environments.

Combine radiation-tolerant materials (PEEK, Melagen Labs, i.e.) with algorithmic redundancy at the software layer.

Create a digital replica of each spacecraft for end-to-end modeling, testing, and training.

Pre-flight simulation, real-time modeling during operations. Training environment for customer operators. Predictive maintenance algorithms.

Adopt an iterative, software-inspired approach to spacecraft design, testing, and launch.

Enable 6-month cycles with reusable test frameworks and modular hardware updates. Emphasizes a "fail fast, fail cheap, learn (fly) faster" mindset that builds flight heritage through frequent, lower-cost missions.

Embed self-diagnostic and autonomous health monitoring systems within the spacecraft.

On-board sensors monitor voltage, current, temperature, and vibration. Automated anomaly reporting and safe-mode triggers. Reduces the need for constant ground monitoring.

Reconfigurable hardware controlled by modular, updatable software.

Functions such as payload control, communications, and other capabilities can be updated over the air, enabling mission re-tasking, feature upgrades, and extended operational life.