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Fluid control products help to propel EOI Space into VLEO

EOI Space is deploying a constellation of 60 ultra-high-resolution satellites into low Earth orbit (VLEO). The aim is to provide resilient Earth imaging and uninterrupted coverage for government and commercial customers. High costs and long lead times are typically required to manufacture custom satellite components, threatening mission timelines.

02/06/2025 17:05:41

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The challenge
EOI Space’s Stingray commercial satellite constellation will be the first U.S.-based commercial operator to fly in VLEO to deliver high-resolution Earth intelligence.

When evaluating precision fluid control component suppliers, EOI Space knew that it needed to use commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) parts where possible, to build and launch its proliferated constellation in months – not years – and for a fraction of the cost of traditional builds.

EOI Space required a partner with industry-specific expertise, field-proven products, and the capability to deliver adjustments from standard parts, to tailor components to various common system requirements. As a global specialist in miniature fluid control technology for over 75 years, The Lee Company emerged as the ideal solution.

Read the full article in DPA's June 2025 issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.