Archimedes
The Archimedes program gets its name from the Greek mathematician and engineer who, among other well-known scientific and mathematical accomplishments, theorized that the power of the sun could be harnessed as one of the most valuable tools and formidable forces man might ever wield. We feel he was 2,311 years ahead of his time.
The Archimedes program comprises large superflat structures that can support phase arrays. It is designed to be a rapidly deployable, free-flying on-orbit platform serving as an orbital system for:
- Solar panels
- Beamed and remote power
- Telecommunications
- Edge computing
- Orbital manufacturing
- Servicing and assembly
- High-resolution imaging
in collaboration with Electric Sky and the US Department of Defense, ABOVE is developing the Archimedes technology for launch as soon as 2025. The system deploys large, extremely flat structures for on-demand energy and communications applications.
Qualified individuals and companies may receive a detailed deck on the Archimedes program by visiting this link.
Flatness validation indicates surface suitability for high frequency, high bandwidth transmission.
ABOVE Space designs and develops adaptive, versatile space architectures for commercial customers and the U.S. Department of Defense. ABOVE is focused on meeting the current burgeoning demand for automated, on-orbit platforms. Combining our unique space flight heritage with commercial, off-the-shelf, and proprietary technologies, our scalable, modular solutions can be deployed rapidly for commercial flexibility and for controlled on-orbit defensive maneuvering. ABOVE: Orbital, Inc. is a subsidiary of Above: Space Development Corporation, which is planning for future habitability in LEO, cislunar space, and beyond.