Spacetech firm Aliena secures S$1.5m, inks partnership with Northern Territory government
Singapore
WHEN a small satellite is launched into space, its journey does not end there. Air resistance in the Earth's atmosphere can cause it to go off course, and the satellite has to be constantly steered back into its intended orbit. And if the satellite looks like it might collide with another spacecraft, it has to be manoeuvred to safety.
Singapore-based startup Aliena builds propulsion systems that allow satellites to perform those advanced manoeuvres. The company has received a vote of confidence from Cap Vista, the strategic investment arm of Singapore's Defence Science and Technology Agency, which led Aliena's S$1.5 million pre-seed funding round. (see amendment note)
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