Rarefied Technologies
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Rarefied develops solar-powered propulsion systems that use sunlight for sustained flight in the upper atmosphere (30-100 km) without conventional fuel. Its aerospace platforms target applications including weather monitoring, disaster preparedness, space weather prediction, and telecommunications as alternatives to satellites and aircraft.
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Ben SchaferinCo-Founder and CEOBen Schafer holds a PhD in applied physics and has experience in experimental physics, chemistry, materials science, and atmospheric science. He is the founder of Rarefied Technologies, which develops solar-powered propulsion systems for sustained flight in the upper atmosphere.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Rarefied Technologies do?
- Rarefied develops solar-powered propulsion systems that use sunlight for sustained flight in the upper atmosphere (30-100 km) without conventional fuel. Its aerospace platforms target applications including weather monitoring, disaster preparedness, space weather prediction, and telecommunications as alternatives to satellites and aircraft.
- Who founded Rarefied Technologies?
- Rarefied Technologies was founded by Ben Schafer.
- Who are Rarefied Technologies's investors?
- Rarefied Technologies's investors include Pillar VC.