Atomic-6 develops space armor to shield satellites from orbital debris

A startup has developed "space armor" to protect spacecraft and astronauts from untrackable orbital debris. The lightweight, tile-based material is designed to shield against small debris particles and prevent the creation of secondary debris, unlike traditional shielding. Atomic-6 claims the armor, which has undergone projectile testing, will begin launching on satellites in 2026 and could also defend against adversarial spacecraft.