The Breathtaking Possibilities of Low Orbit Satellites A Spanish startup, Kreios Space, is on the cusp of revolutionizing satellite propulsion with its air breathing electric system, which captures residual atmospheric gases to generate thrust.
This technology has significant implications for Earth observation, satellite communications, and space exploration. Low orbit satellites face a major hurdle: atmospheric drag.
As these spacecraft fly closer to Earth, they encounter increasingly intense friction from the upper atmosphere, leading to rapid orbital decay.