About

We are a deep-tech startup developing radiation shielding, that can potentially protect against effects induced from high energy particles in harsh space environments. This technology could potentially open the market for chip manufacturers and enable sensitive, high-performance computing, in those harsh environments.

Solution & Product

We are developing hardware that deflects ionised radiation away from mission systems to protect all kinds of electronics from radiation. Using this shielding device, the ionisation dosage experienced is reduced and allows the use of commercial off-the-shelf electronics and sensors in space; something that could unlock the vast potential of modern electronics for manufacturing in space, real-time processing, recycling the GEO graveyard, space exploration and more.

Innovation & Scalability

The space radiation environment is limiting the capabilities of satellites in space. It remains one of the biggest threats for manned missions to this day. Technologies that have been developed are mitigating the effects of radiation on the electronics (eg. triple redundancies), but still, the industry is looking for a commercial shielding solution that would enable all the high-end processing units, memories and cameras to operate in such a harsh environment. Improving the radiation environment that the satellite electronics are exposed to, would act as a catalyst for future space missions. Our aim is to enable off-the-shelf electronics in space, over and beyond the radiation belts, something that has not been possible before.

Traction & achievements

We have filed two patents, built two working prototypes and tested them in a plasma beam facility. We have raised private investment since 2018, have received a contract with DSTL and grants from UKRI, ESA and the UK space agency. We have also received letters of support from space companies for developing our technology further.

Team & Why Us

We have a stellar team of engineers and scientists for delivering our innovative shielding solution to the market. Key members include: Dr Alexandros Christou is a co-founder and serves as CEO of Space Talos. He has studied mechanical engineering at NTUA in Greece and pursued a PhD in biomechanics at Imperial College London, UK. Majed Jawad is a co-founder and serves as CTO of Space Talos. He has 13 years of research experience in extreme environments as a material physicist and has developed the core IP around the technology. Mr Alexandros Aerakis is an R&D engineer. He studied physics at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a master's degree in theoretical physics from Utrecht University. Going forward, the company has a growth plan with a focus in Greece, looking to hire C++, electronics, product engineers, as well as operations and business intelligence professionals over the next 12 months.

Funding Needs

The company will be looking to fundraise again in 2022, with the view of advancing the TRL and testing the MVP in orbit. The round is envisioned to be around 2-5M, and will serve to expand the engineering team, cover costs of manufacturing, qualifying and sending in space the MVP, unlocking the potential revenue from the LOS already in place.