Tech Brief: The VLEO Economy: Skimming the Atmosphere

Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) is emerging as a highly attractive regime, offering ultra-low latency and reduced Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C) for Earth observation and communications. However, it requires innovative propulsion to counteract atmospheric drag. This session explores the economics of VLEO and how its inherent zero-debris compliance makes it a sustainable choice for future mega-constellations.