Zenno Astronautics

Thank you to the Edmund Hillary Fellowship (EHF) for the opportunity to speak and moderate the Future of Space session this afternoon at the Hillary Innovation Summit together with Kea Aerospace’s Mark Rocket and Philipp Sueltrop , Max Arshavsky from Zenno Astronautics, Michael Sims from Ceres Robotics, Inc. , Stefan Powell from Dawn Aerospace . And thanks to Andrew Hoppin for moderating the space investments breakout session. There is so much potential in the community to accelerate the aerospace industry in New Zealand! 🚀

Take a gnarly problem - satellites running out of power - and solve it with enormous amounts of brainpower. That's Zenno Astronautics. Today we released a Morgo Podcast where I interview Max Arshavsky, co-founder & CEO about the journey. He and Sebastian Wieczorek started the company as an academic project using solar power to power powerful superconductor magnets to steer a satellite. Seven years later they have their first commercial projects! When asked what was hard, Max Arshavsky replied, "All of it". Listen to the Morgo Podcast wherever you normally get your podcasts, or here: https://lnkd.in/gxV9dGJk. #NZtech #NZbusiness #space #NZstartup #NZpodcast #techpodcast

Zenno Astronautics has signed a partnership deal with All Nippon Airways - ANA Trading under the banner ‘Next Stop, Space’ the team will deploy our superconducting tech into the Japanese market. Max Arshavsky Sebastian Wieczorek Erica Lloyd Reuben Brown Malcolm Snowdon #superconductingmagnetsforspace #electrifyingspace

Congratulations to Zenno Astronautics on achieving a significant investment milestone. NZ has a great advanced tech aerospace sector and we are delighted to see this innovative company continue to advance.

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We've recently secured investment from ANA Holdings (All Nippon Airways) and Mitsubishi Electric, facilitated through Japan's leading VC firm, Global Brain Corporation. This investment enables Zenno Astronautics to fully deploy Z01, marking it the world's first superconducting product designed for use in space. Superconductors will revolutionize how humanity utilizes space resources, directly in space, thereby reducing our dependency on Earth. This step is crucial for expanding life into the cosmos. Currently, we face three primary challenges: 1. Dependence on finite, Earth-derived fuels for space transportation: This restricts the extent and sustainability of space travel. 2. Radiation damage to electronics and human tissues: This limits our ability to maintain a continuous presence in space. 3. Our inability to conduct routine and reliable in-space operations: This includes tasks like the assembly of structures, satellite servicing, and debris removal, which are essential for long-term space habitation and operations. I'm grateful to GD1 (Global From Day One) for leading this investment round and to Shasta Ventures, Nuance Connected Capital, NZ Growth Capital Partners, UniServices, NZVC, K1W1 for their support. Vignesh Kumar, Hidetaka Aoki, Robert Coneybeer, Peter Crabtree

The team at Zenno have new investors and investment. We’re accelerating our long term vision to build for life in space. News out today is New Zealand venture capital (VC) firm Global From Day One (GD1) leads a seed expansion investment round for Zenno. Japan’s Global Brain, ANA HOLDINGS and Mitsubishi Electric join in, marking the VC’s first investment in Australasia With significant investment from Shasta Ventures and support from Nuance, K1W1, UniServices, NZVC and New Zealand Growth Capital Partners (NZGCP)’s Aspire Seed Fund. Max Arshavsky Sebastian Wieczorek Malcolm Snowdon Reuben Brown Erica Lloyd Peter Crabtree With special thanks to Hidetaka Aoki Mitsutaka Nakao GD1 (Global From Day One) Vignesh Kumar Shasta Ventures Robert Coneybeer Global Brain Corporation Mitsubishi Electric and ANA Holdings Nuance Connected Capital UniServices NZ Growth Capital Partners K1W1 Ltd. #superconductorsforspace #electrifyingspace https://lnkd.in/gYGCMAWA

Here at Zenno Astronautics we create scalable technology for sustainable space exploration. We’re on the look out for an exceptional intern to assist in the development and handling of space-going technology. https://lnkd.in/ge8YJbvp

#WorldSpaceWeek 🚀 Want to see how aerospace can be greener. Aotearoa New Zealand is leading the way! From Dawn Aerospace's green propulsion and reusable spaceplane to Kea Aerospace's zero-emission solar aircraft, we're shaping a greener future. With Tāwhaki's world-class launch infrastructure and Zenno Astronautics' fuel-free satellite tech, our aerospace industry is driving innovation for a better tomorrow.

Honoured to be an Arohia recipient and to be in such excellent company. Thanks to Callaghan Innovation and congratulations to our fellow trailblazers. #electrifyingspace #superconductorspacecompany Idealog Max Arshavsky Malcolm Snowdon Reuben Brown Erica Lloyd Peter Crabtree Vignesh Kumar Sebastian Wieczorek https://lnkd.in/guB2pF-w