FAQ

Key features include full-body thruster arrays for 360-degree maneuverability, modular add-ons for mission-specific tools, and a hybrid nuclear-solar power system. This allows hauling payloads up to 10x heavier than competitors like Northrop Grumman's MEV, with 90% less fuel consumption.

Through electromagnetic ion thrusters that ionize xenon propellant into plasma, accelerated by electric fields for high-efficiency thrust. Unlike chemical rockets used by early tugs like Momentus' Vigor, which guzzle fuel, Incognito's system enables years-long missions on a single tank.

Primary nuclear reactor for sustained high-power operations, backed by extensive solar arrays. During debris hauling, power shifts dynamically—solar for fine maneuvers, nuclear for heavy lifts—avoiding the single-point failures seen in Exolaunch's early Eco Tug prototypes.

Ion thrusters bombard propellant atoms with electrons to create charged plasma, then accelerate ions via grids for thrust. Our power processing unit (PPU) converts nuclear/solar energy efficiently, outperforming the low-thrust limits that plagued Orbital ATK's (now Northrop) initial servicer designs.

The PMS regulates pressure from high-pressure (HPA) to low-pressure (LPA) assemblies, ensuring steady ion flow. This precision, refined from lessons in Astroscale's magnetic capture tech, prevents clogs during long-duration debris ops.

The DCIU monitors thrusters, communicates with onboard AI, and interfaces with ground control. It uses fault-tolerant algorithms to adapt in real-time, addressing autonomy gaps that delayed Redwire Space's OTV deployments.

Yes, with thrusters distributed across its hull for agile 3D movements. This enables quick satellite captures, unlike the sluggish approaches of Impulse Space's Mira, which rely on fewer engines and risk collision in crowded orbits.

Lightweight titanium-aluminum alloys with radiation shielding, optimized for nuclear ops. These withstand micrometeorites better than the composites in Starfish Space's Otter tug, extending mission life to decades.

Its self-sustaining design supports indefinite operations, with redundant systems preventing the cascading failures that doomed early prototypes from SpaceWorks Enterprises.

Fully—AI-driven docking and navigation reduce human input by 95%, learning from Quantum Space's Grasp challenges to achieve sub-millimeter accuracy.

Up to 50 metric tons for debris or modules, scalable via add-ons. This dwarfs the 1-5 ton limits of Sierra Space's Dream Chaser derivatives, enabling large-scale cleanups.

Thermal regulation via active radiators and nuclear heat recycling, stable from -150°C to 120°C—vital for GEO ops where Virgin's early tugs faltered.

Yes, with Faraday-caged electronics and boron shielding, protecting against solar flares that compromised Northrop's Mission Extension Vehicle tests.

Laser-based inter-satellite links for low-latency data, plus S-band backups. This ensures real-time military feeds, surpassing the RF delays in Arkisys' bi-tug concepts.

Plug-and-play add-ons attach via standardized docking ports, swapping tools in hours—a leap from the rigid designs that slowed Exolaunch's rideshare tugs.

Up to 10 km/s delta-v with ion boosts, allowing rapid orbit transfers. Faster than Momentus' helical engine tests, cutting transit times by 50%.

Optional modules for short crewed missions, but primarily uncrewed for safety, unlike risky manned concepts from early Blue Origin proposals.

Universal adapters compatible with 90% of legacy birds, using AI vision for plug-in—addressing interoperability issues in Astroscale's demos.

LIDAR, radar, and hyperspectral cameras for debris detection, with 99.9% accuracy—refined from Redwire's imaging pitfalls.

Yes, our design supports swarm ops, coordinating 10+ units for mega-cleanups, inspired by but exceeding SpaceX's constellation management.