"Turion Space Nearing Launch of First Satellite's Initial SSA Service"
Turion Space's debut satellite, Droid.001, is set to begin imaging objects in space by May after a year of commissioning in low Earth orbit. The California-based startup aims to provide space situational awareness (SSA) services and plans to sell imagery to the U.S. Department of Defense and satellite operators. The company also intends to launch an "enhanced mobility vehicle" in 2026 for debris removal and has received contracts from NASA, Space Force, and the Air Force. Turion is preparing to launch another demo spacecraft, Droid.002, with higher resolution imaging capabilities, and aims to produce 10 spacecraft by 2026 for sale to other operators.