Zenno Astronautics

Zenno Astronautics develops satellite propulsion and management technology, providing a fuel-free satellite engine that enables close proximity formation flight, responsive orbital structures, decentralized architecture, collision avoidance, and lifetime extension for satellites in orbit= The company's technology eliminates the need for propellant by using electromagnetic or magnetic fields to generate thrust, allowing satellites to maintain position and maneuver without fuel consumption= This approach enables new mission capabilities including constellation flying, on-orbit servicing, and extended satellite lifetimes that reduce space debris and launch costs= Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, the company has raised $6.6 million in seed funding from investors including Mitsubishi Electric, Shasta Ventures, New Zealand Growth Capital Partners, Enterprise Angels, NZVC, K1W1, and Outset Ventures.