Orbit Fab, founded in 2018, is a pioneering American startup and in-space refueling company dedicated to developing and deploying propellant and material supply chain infrastructure in space, including "Gas Stations in Space™". Orbit Fab aims to extend the lifespan and operational capabilities of satellites by providing on-orbit refueling services, utilizing its Rapidly Attachable Fluid Transfer Interface (RAFTI) and fuel depot satellites. Key partners and customers include the U.S. Space Force, Astroscale, and the UK Space Agency; they offer Hydrazine, High Test Peroxide, Green Monopropellants, Water, and Nitrogen. Associated keywords: satellite refueling, in-space services, propellant supply, space logistics, RAFTI, fuel depots.
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In a 2025 demonstration mission, Orbit Fab plans to supply the U.S. Space Force Tetra-5 spacecraft with hydrazine.
Orbit Fab has three launches set for 2025 to deliver fuel for U.S. government customers.
On 2023-12-05, Space Machines Company plans to work with Orbit Fab to validate and demonstrate key technologies.
Orbit Fab received £228,000 to develop an in-orbit refuelling interface using a grasping technique to enhance satellite servicing solutions.
City University is providing academic input to Orbit Fab’s GRASP refueling initiative in the UK.
MDA is providing industrial input to Orbit Fab’s GRASP refueling initiative in the UK.
Orbit Fab is partnering with the UK Space Agency to develop the GRASP (Grasping and Resupply Active Solution for Propellants) active refueling interface in the UK.
The new chief engineer at Orbit Fab will head tests at the Lafayette, Colorado headquarters aimed at delivering a fully qualified hydrazine refueling platform early next year.
Orbit Fab intends to use the $28,500,000 Series A funding to accelerate executive and technical hires, drive fuel sales, integrate the RAFTI refueling port, and develop fuel delivery and storage infrastructure in GEO, LEO, and VLEO.
Orbit Fab completed clean-room and electronics lab installations at its headquarters in Lafayette, Colorado.
Orbit Fab has a fuel delivery agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense for hydrazine in geostationary orbit.
Orbit Fab has contracts and collaborative agreements to develop and deliver chemical, electric, and green propellants to support operations in GEO, LEO, and VLEO.
Orbit Fab completed a Series A funding round of $28,500,000 earlier 2023.
Manny Shar is the Managing Director – UK and Europe of Orbit Fab.
Orbit Fab plans to demonstrate end-to-end refueling by 2025.
Orbit Fab is conducting multiple demo missions for in-space refueling with support from the US and UK governments.
Astroscale UK will collaborate with Astroscale Japan, Orbit Fab, and CGI to explore the use of Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and SSA data to support and verify RPO missions.
Astroscale UK will collaborate with Astroscale Japan, Orbit Fab, and CGI to develop responsible behavior norms for Rendezvous & Proximity Operations (RPO).
Astroscale UK will collaborate with Astroscale Japan, Orbit Fab, and CGI to advance refuelling capabilities in low-Earth orbit (LEO).
Astroscale UK will collaborate with Astroscale Japan, Orbit Fab, and CGI to develop responsible behaviour norms for Rendezvous & Proximity Operations (RPO).