Albedo
albedo.comBringing space closer to Earth
Hardware & IoTsatellitesvleospace-techdefenseremote-sensingimagingearth-observation
About
Albedo is a space technology company developing satellites that operate in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) at approximately 275 km altitude, roughly half the altitude of traditional low earth orbit satellites. By operating closer to Earth, their satellites deliver 4x better resolution, 4x stronger signal, and 16x improved active signal returns compared to higher-orbit alternatives. They offer satellite buses, integrated satellites, and turnkey missions optimized for defense, intelligence, and commercial sensing applications.
Problem
Traditional satellite systems in higher orbits require expensive, bespoke hardware and still suffer from resolution and signal limitations that VLEO can overcome at lower cost.
For
government agencies, defense contractors, and commercial customers needing high-resolution satellite imagery and sensing capabilities
How it works
Albedo builds and operates satellites in Very Low Earth Orbit at 275 km, where proximity to Earth provides physics-driven performance gains across imaging, RF sensing, connectivity, and missile defense applications.
Business model
unknown
Status
launched
Company
Albedo
Founders
- Topher Haddad
- AyJay Lasater