Milestone Success November 5, 2024 /

Arceon Carbeon CMC Materials Launched to ISS for In-Space Testing

Four Carbeon C/C-SiC ceramic matrix composite samples from Arceon were launched to the ISS aboard NASA SpaceX CRS-31 in November 2024, attached to the Bartolomeo external platform on the Columbus Module. Materials will be exposed to the full space environment — radiation, thermal extremes, vacuum, and debris — for at least 6 months to benchmark ground test results against real LEO aging. First time the material has been tested in open space.

Why it matters

This ISS validation is a milestone for any advanced materials startup — real flight data vs. lab data is what unlocks aerospace procurement. With GA-ASI also investing, Arceon is gaining dual-use defense credibility alongside space heritage simultaneously.

Coverage

2 reports

commercialisation.esa.int ·Nov 20, 2024
Arceon's ultra-high temperature ceramic matrix composites undergo in-space testing
ESA Commercialisation Gateway profiles Arceon's ISS materials test campaign. Four Carbeon samples launched on SpaceX CRS-31, now mounted on the Bartolomeo external platform for 6+ months of in-space aging exposure — benchmarking the material against ground test results.

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compositesworld.com ·Aug 9, 2024
Arceon introduces novel CMC materials for space, defense
Detailed profile of Arceon's Carbeon C/C-SiC ceramic matrix composites, covering their applications in rocket nozzles, hypersonic leading edges, satellite thruster components, and the ISS Bartolomeo test campaign. Arceon is developing lightweight alternatives to metal components for next-generation space and defense hardware.

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