The Journal of Space Commerce

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New Space Composite Introduced by Atomic-6

Designed to Protect Spacecraft, Astronauts, Critical Components from Orbital Debris

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Tom Patton
Oct 22, 2025
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A new protection product for spacecraft and astronauts has been introduced by advanced mobility composites manufacturer Atomic-6. Space Armor tiles are described by the company as the first RF (radio frequency)-permeable orbital debris shield, resisting impact while allowing mission-critical radio communications to and from the satellite it’s protectin…

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