Industry

Space & Launch Operations

From launch vehicles to deep-space probes, space systems operate at the limits of physics. Canopy A&D enables breakthrough performance with ultra-high-temperature ceramics, bespoke thermal protection systems, and ceramic components designed for propulsion and thermal management. Our space-grade materials reduce mass, improve survivability, and expand design freedom.

Applications

Re-usable Launch Vehicles

Thermal protection systems and advanced ceramics engineered for the demanding thermal cycles of reusable launch vehicles.

Space Vehicle Re-Entry

Advanced thermal protection systems and high-temperature ceramics to safeguard space vehicles during atmospheric re-entry

Hypersonic Platforms

Leading edges, nose cones, and acreage for hypersonic flight or space re-entry. Canopy also offers thermal modeling and TPS Design.

Next-Generation Defense Applications

Thermal management solutions across a wide range of applications from laser diodes to TPS, including high thermal conductivity cold plates and other electronics components, and insulating ceramics that resist extreme temperatures and heat flux.

Relevant Core Offerings

Design & Analysis

End-to-end engineering, from prototype to state of the art flight hardware, and materials optimization to deliver flight-ready performance across launch, orbital, and re-entry for extreme environments.

Custom Materials Development Partnerships and Collaborative R&D

Canopy A&D specializes in tailored inovation in technical ceramics for aerospace, defense, and energy. At Canopy, we offer specialized contract R&D and material development services centered around ceramic materials.

Thermal Protection Systems

Canopy designs and manufactures advanced thermal protection system (TPS) materials with flight heritage use through NASA and commercial launch companies. Canopy’s TPS can be tailored for use in launch, re-entry, or hypersonic environments. Our innovative materials, manufacturing processes, and coating technologies deliver superior performance and reliability in the most demanding environments.

Multi-layer Insulation & Soft Goods

Canopy A&D's expertise includes the fabrication of multi-layer insulation (MLI) blankets and soft goods using a variety of high-performance materials such as aluminized films, technical fabrics, and specialty composites. These blankets are custom-designed to meet specific thermal and dimensional requirements, with flexible stack-up configurations and precision stitching.

Autonomous Robotic Application of Thermal Coatings

Canopy A&D has developed revolutionary robotic spray technology to autonomously coat thermal protection systems through advanced computer vision, comprehensive sensor suites, and closed-loop logic operation. Our automated systems elevate coating quality while reducing production time and costs.

Ceramics for Power Electronics

Canopy A&D designs and manufactures high-performance technical ceramics specifically engineered for demanding power electronics applications in aerospace, defense, and advanced propulsion systems. Our ceramic solutions excel in environments requiring superior electrical insulation, thermal management, and mechanical stability under extreme conditions.

Ceramic 3D Printing

Canopy A&D develops mission-critical ceramic components using cutting-edge additive manufacturing. Our solutions outperform metals in high-temperature or chemically extreme environments, and our ability to 3D print complex structures allows us to produce components that are tailored specifically for each application.