1414 Degrees (ASX:14D) has a new pathway into the global space industry, signing an agreement with European aerospace company Orbit Boy to test its silicon-anode battery technology for use in satellites, rockets and defence systems.
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The deal will see Orbit Boy evaluate 1414 Degrees’s SiNTL battery technology for deployment in space-based power systems, beginning with satellite batteries before potentially expanding into rocket applications and orbital defence platforms.
Orbit Boy develops responsive launch systems, satellite servicing technology and space-based defence infrastructure. The company says its launch technology has been tested across roughly 500 launches over the past five years.
Under the agreement, Orbit Boy will conduct laboratory testing and support the inclusion of SiNTL-powered batteries in satellites for in-orbit evaluation, allowing 1414 Degrees to validate its technology in a real-world space environment.
The companies will initially focus on battery systems for satellites and spacecraft, with a second-stage pathway that could see the technology assessed for use in Orbit Boy’s Solaris space defence laser platform.
1414 Degrees said SiNTL has demonstrated energy density improvements of at least 50% over traditional graphite anode batteries during testing, a characteristic that could prove valuable in space applications where weight, performance and operating life are critical.
The company said successful testing could open the door to commercial opportunities across the satellite, aerospace and defence sectors, with Orbit Boy introducing the technology to its network of launch providers, satellite manufacturers and defence contractors.
As part of the arrangement, 1414 will subscribe for $500,000 worth of equity in Orbit Express, with the investment to be made in two tranches tied to program milestones.
1414 also noted the global space battery market is expected to grow strongly over the coming decade, driven by increasing satellite deployments, orbital infrastructure projects and defence-related demand.
If the testing program meets expectations, 1414 believes this CY26 partnership could provide a pathway for its battery technology to be adopted in future satellite, aerospace and defence systems.
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