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Explore how AeroVance engineering has powered breakthroughs in propulsion, satellite deployment, defense systems, and deep space exploration for our global partners.

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Project Orion: Deploying 500+ LEO Satellites

In partnership with GlobalComsat, AeroVance engineered a scalable bus architecture and mass-production pipeline to deploy the world's largest next-gen broadband constellation. Our team reduced unit costs by 35% while achieving 99.99% reliability in vacuum testing.

500+ Units Deployed
35% Cost Reduction
99.99% Reliability
18mo Time to Orbit
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Propulsion 2024

Hyperion-IV Methalox Engine

Development of a reusable liquid methalox engine achieving 450kN thrust. AeroVance pioneered additive manufacturing for injector plates, cutting production time by 60%.

450kN Thrust
60% Faster Prod
5 Reuses
Client SpaceX Division
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Defense 2023

Aegis Wing: Autonomous ISR UAV

Designed a stealth-capable autonomous drone for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. Features AI-driven navigation and 72-hour endurance in contested environments.

72h Endurance
RCS < 0.01 Stealth
AI Autonomous
Client US DoD / Raytheon
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Satellite 2024

Sentinel Earth Observation Platform

High-resolution multispectral imaging satellite designed for climate monitoring. AeroVance integrated advanced thermal control systems to ensure sensor stability in LEO.

0.3m Resolution
10yr Design Life
Gbps Downlink
Client ESA & EuroGeo
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Exploration 2025

Artemis Support: Lunar Descent Module

Contracted for propulsion and landing systems for a human-rated lunar lander. Successfully completed abort-testing and powered descent simulations at our Nevada facility.

Human Rated
Safe Abort Tested
Moon Destination
Client NASA JPL
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Avionics 2023

Next-Gen Cockpit Integration

Developed a glass cockpit suite with fly-by-wire redundancy for a regional aircraft program. Achieved DO-178C Level A certification for all flight control software.

Lvl A Certification
FBW Redundant
-40% Workload
Client Embraer Tech
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Propulsion 2022

Electric Propulsion for SmallSats

High-efficiency Hall-effect thrusters for microsatellite station keeping and orbital transfer. Delivered 500 units with specific impulse improvements of 20% over legacy systems.

500 Units
+20% Efficiency
<1kg Mass
Client Planet Labs
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