Delivering the Future of Space Power Today
AIR develops deployable, retractable, tension‑stabilized solar power systems for Space and Defense. Our core architecture MURA enables scalable power for spacecraft and self‑charging endurance for drones.
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Power for the Next Era of Aerospace
Who We Are
Abstract Innovations & Research (AIR) was founded to solve the power problem for the next generation of space and defense missions. Where traditional systems deploy once and cannot be serviced, MURA deploys, retracts, and redeploys enabling a new class of long‑duration, high‑power, and infrastructure‑free operations across spacecraft and unmanned aerial systems.
Two Domains.
One Architecture.
The MURA Architecture powers two distinct mission domains orbital space power and unmanned aerial endurance from a single, patented tension‑stabilized platform. Deploy once or redeploy many times. Test on the ground. Scale to mission.

Core Advantage: Both domains share the same fundamental tension‑stabilized deployment mechanism reducing development cost, accelerating qualification, and enabling cross‑domain technology leverage.
MURA X - Multi Roll Retractable Solar Array Systems
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Platform Technology
Why MURA Is a Platform Technology
Space and defense missions are shifting from one‑off deployments to long‑term infrastructure. MURA is built for this new era where systems must be testable, serviceable, scalable, and resilient. These aren't incremental improvements they are foundational capabilities that unlock entirely new mission architectures.
Retractable & Re‑Deployable
Unlike deploy‑once rigid arrays, MURA can retract and redeploy on orbit or in-flight enabling servicing, protection from debris or weather, and repeated operational use across the system lifecycle
  • In‑orbit retraction and re‑extension capability
  • Survives stowage and redeployment cycles
  • Enables docking, berthing, and servicing operations
Fully Ground‑Testable
MURA's tension‑stabilized architecture allows complete system testing in a 1g environment dramatically reducing qualification risk and cost compared to traditional deployable systems
  • Full deployment and retraction tested on the ground
  • Reduces flight anomaly risk significantly
  • Compatible with standard test facilities
Scalable & Dual‑Domain
The same core architecture scales from SmallSat augmentation to large orbital platforms, and from small UAS to HALE endurance vehicles one investment, two mission families
  • X‑Series: SmallSat through large orbital infrastructure
  • XD‑Series: Group 2 UAS through HALE platforms
  • Low SWaP integration for tactical applications
MURA XD Drone Power
Persistent Power for Persistent Presence
The MURA XD system operates in a continuous cycle of transit, deployment, charging, retraction, and ISR/relay operations enabling persistent presence without ground infrastructure.
The MURA Architecture
Engineering Foundations
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Tension‑Stabilized Deployment
Opposing spools apply controlled tension, creating a rigid, planar photovoltaic surface without trusses or rigid booms
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Flexible Photovoltaic Surface
Thin‑film or multi‑junction PV scales from meters to tens of meters to match mission power requirements
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Bidirectional Operation
Deploy, retract, test, repeat on the ground, in orbit, or in flight with full closed‑loop control
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Modular Scalability
Supports single‑film, multi‑film, or parallel configurations for mission‑matched power output
An integrated active control system with sensors, IMU integration, and closed‑loop tension regulation maintains stability in the dynamic environments of both orbital operations and unmanned aviation.
Partner With AIR
Whether you're exploring spacecraft power architectures or autonomous endurance for unmanned systems, AIR is ready to support your mission. Reach out to discuss how the MURA architecture can be integrated into your program.
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Chief Executive Officer Joe Bertocchini
Joe Bertocchini serves as CEO of AIR, overseeing all Space and Defense programs built on the MURA architecture. He is the primary executive contact for strategic partnerships, mission briefings, and dual‑domain power initiatives.