MicroAvionics makes ultra-lightweight 2-D platforms that levitate in Earth’s and Mars’ atmospheres. The propulsion system uses sunlight to generate thrust, eliminating the need for onboard fuel or power. Our products offer a sustainable and affordable way to fly useful cargo through the mesosphere: a region beyond the reach of conventional aircraft and satellites. In addition, MicroAvionics aims to provide continuous detailed atmospheric data which can help drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions and save lives.
MicroAvionics
Student i-lab
MicroAvionics
Developing a propulsion mechanism that can fly in near-space, a region that is inaccessible to aircraft and satellites.
Founders
Ben Schafer
Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Angela Feldhaus
Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
About MicroAvionics
Term
2024 Spring
School
Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
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