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Fusion42 · 1 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Viridian Space Corporation has secured a $225,000 NASA Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I contract to develop aerodynamic control surfaces that enhance satellite maneuverability in very low Earth orbit (VLEO). The project aims to leverage atmospheric forces as part of spacecraft control systems, enabling longer missions at lower altitudes with partner research from the University of Washington.
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Satellite founders targeting very low Earth orbit should prepare for new manoeuvring tech that turns atmospheric drag from a problem into a control advantage. Testing begins now, making this the moment to explore partnerships or integrations with aerodynamic control innovations.
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