Kreios Space
Kreios Space is a space propulsion company based in Vigo, Spain, specializing in air-breathing electric propulsion systems for Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellites.
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Kreios Space is a space propulsion company based in Vigo, Spain, specializing in air-breathing electric propulsion systems for Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellites. The company develops innovative thruster technology that enables satellites to operate at lower altitudes, reducing launch costs and improving Earth observation capabilities. As a growing player in the European space sector, Kreios Space focuses on engineering and R&D, with a team of specialists in propulsion, RF systems, and satellite platform engineering.
Kreios Space operates from its headquarters in Vigo, Galicia, and is expanding its team with a range of technical and support roles. The company offers an opportunity to work in a niche but rapidly advancing field of space technology, with a strong emphasis on hardware, systems engineering, and satellite operations. For international professionals, Kreios provides a chance to contribute to cutting-edge space innovation in a smaller, agile company environment, with roles that may require relocation to Vigo or other Spanish locations.
Company History
Kreios Space was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from the University of Vigo, focusing on air-breathing electric propulsion for satellites. The company has developed the ABEP (Air-Breathing Electric Propulsion) system, which uses atmospheric gases as propellant, and has been involved in European Space Agency projects. It has grown from a research project into a commercial space propulsion company, aiming to enable sustainable VLEO satellite operations.