SQUID3 Delivers First Batch of ITO-Coated OSRs to Customer in High-Radiation Orbit
- Feb 1, 2025
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Los Angeles, CA – Protecting Satellites from Extreme Heat! SQUID3 Space, a leading innovator in satellite thermal control technology, has successfully fabricated and delivered its first batch of Indium Tin Oxide (ITO)-coated Optical Solar Reflector (OSR) tiles to a satellite manufacturer operating in MEO. This delivery marks a major milestone for the company as it continues to provide advanced thermal management solutions for the space industry.
Each OSR tile was vacuum-deposited and sputtered inside a precision-controlled vacuum chamber to achieve ultra-thin conductive and reflective coatings, ensuring optimal thermo-optical properties. Following fabrication, the OSRs were treated as flight hardware inside a Class 100 cleanroom, adhering to industry standards of contamination control for spaceflight readiness.
“This delivery demonstrates our capability to produce high-quality, spaceflight materials designed to operate in the most challenging radiation environments,” said Warren Su, CEO of SQUID3 Space. “By leveraging our expertise in materials engineering, we are enabling the next generation of spacecraft in high-radiation orbits”
About SQUID3 Space
SQUID3 Space is a premier provider of advanced thermal control materials for satellites and space systems. Founded in 2023, the company focuses on innovating and delivering reliable, space-qualified thermal products critical to mission success. SQUID3 Space’s standard product lineup includes Silver Teflon (Ag/FEP) tapes, multilayer insulation (MLI) materials, and Flexible Optical Solar Reflectors (FOSR) engineered to meet the demanding thermal requirements of LEO, MEO, and GEO missions.