Vaxon Space operates where no other satellite can survive.
Operating at 180-250km, 2x closer than traditional LEO, Vaxon's air-breathing satellites deliver sub-30cm imagery, under-15ms latency, and persistent coverage for defense and commercial customers.
Our Air-Breathing Electric Propulsion system harvests atmospheric molecules as propellant, enabling unlimited mission duration with no propellant mass penalty.
Remote Sensing
Operating 3x closer to the surface in very low Earth orbit (VLEO) with altitudes of 180-250 km, Vaxon satellites revolutionize space-based imaging and intelligence. VLEO operation enables image resolutions under 30 cm with revisit times of 1-2 hours, serving the US government and its allies to ensure leaders and soldiers have the pivotal information they need to make vital decisions. We also provide information to the commercial market, providing agriculture, energy, infrastructure, forestry and mapping services.
Missile Defense
Golden Dome is the DoD's next big challenge and Vaxon Space is ready to partner. Our satellites enable more precise navigation for hypersonic and intercept missiles by decreasing latency. Faster response for hypersonic tracking is paramount and enabled by Vaxon's patented air-breathing electric propulsion subsystem. Precise navigation also extends to our commercial customers, such as maritime tracking and traffic route optimization.
Connectivity
Vaxon Space is a bus provider for satellite partners looking to bring connectivity to another level. With advancements in AI and data transmission exponentially increasing, satellites operating in VLEO provide best-in-class performance. As Internet providers increase their footprint in space, we will be right there with them to revolutionize information dissemination. Lower latency also enhances financial trading, remote surgery, directed energy weapons and military communications.
Space Resiliency
Satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) are susceptible to orbital debris, e.g. by anti-satellite attacks or careless operations. Operating in VLEO has the advantage of being "self-cleaning" where debris falls down into Earth's atmosphere within a few weeks versus decades or years for LEO satellites. Vaxon satellites, as well as partnering companies using Vaxon buses for payload operations, will have this survivability advantage over traditional satellites as we create the next generation of proliferated satellites.
Air-breathing electric propulsion (ABEP) harnesses atmospheric molecules as propellant, enabling continuous operation in ultra-low Earth orbits where conventional satellites cannot survive.
Sharper Imagery, Under 30 cm Resolution
Operating three times closer to Earth delivers up to twice the imaging precision. Our proprietary Air Intake System (Vaxon Space IP) achieves this without the need for heavier optical systems.
Ultra-Low Latency, Under 15 ms
A five-times shorter signal path means near-real-time performance that's unattainable at higher altitudes.
Self-Cleaning Orbit
Natural atmospheric drag continuously clears debris, keeping the orbit safe and sustainable in weeks instead of years.
The ABEP Advantage
Traditional satellites cannot operate between 150 and 250 km due to extreme atmospheric drag that would quickly deorbit them. ABEP transforms this challenge into an advantage, using the atmosphere itself as fuel, turning a former enemy into an ally.
How Vaxon Compares
Technical comparison across altitude, resolution, latency, revisit time, and mission life.
| PLATFORM | ALTITUDE | RESOLUTION | LATENCY | REVISIT | PROPULSION LIFE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaxon Space | 180–250 km | <30 cm | <15 ms | <2 hr | Unlimited (ABEP) |
| Company A | 475–525 km | 50 cm–3 m | ~65 ms | 4–12 hr | 3–5 yr (propellant) |
| Company B | 420–450 km | 50 cm | ~60 ms | ~1–4 hr | 3–5 yr (propellant) |
| Company C | 530–570 km | N/A (comms) | 20–40 ms | Continuous (comms) | 5 yr (propellant) |
| Company D | 617 km | 31 cm | ~82 ms | <1 hr (single sat) | 10+ yr (GEO-class) |
