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Orbit Fab

US
commercialFounded 2018
Boulder, Colorado, United States
www.orbitfab.com
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The RADICAL project aims to increase the competitiveness of European telecommunications satellite operators and manufacturers by preparing them for Orbit Fab’s refueling operations.

Mentioned as: orbit fabNarrative GeneralMar 12, 2026Satellite Refueling is the Goal of Orbitfab, Airbus Collaboration

Orbit Fab closed a seed funding round in 2020 following its 2019 Startup Space win.

Mentioned as: Orbit FabTechnical ProductFeb 27, 2026Latest News

Orbit Fab launched the first commercial fuel depot in Low Earth Orbit.

Mentioned as: Orbit FabTechnical ProductFeb 27, 2026Latest News

Orbit Fab secured over $28.5 million in Series A funding and holds multiple government and commercial contracts for fuel delivery in geostationary orbit.

Mentioned as: Orbit FabOrg RelationshipFeb 27, 2026Latest News

DARPA, the U.S. Space Force, the Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, Portal, Orbit Fab, CisLunar Industries, DPhi, and Solstar Space are manifested to fly payloads on Vigoride 7.

Mentioned as: Orbit FabTechnical ProductFeb 26, 2026Multiple Transporter-16 Payloads to be Deployed by Momentus

Stephanie Just is Purchasing Assistant at Orbit Fab and leads procurement process improvements.

Mentioned as: Orbit FabTechnical ProductFeb 23, 2026Celebrating Women in Satellite 2026

ASTRAL is planned to carry out an in-orbit experiment by 2028 to validate Orbit Fab's RAFTI and GRASP refuelling interfaces.

Mentioned as: Orbit FabNarrative GeneralDec 8, 2025Orbit Fab to lead ESA backed ASTRAL refuelling demo in orbit

The ASTRAL consortium includes Orbit Fab, KISPE Space Systems, Gate Space Innovation GmbH, Blackswan Space, and Indra Deimos.

Mentioned as: Orbit FabNarrative GeneralDec 8, 2025Orbit Fab to lead ESA backed ASTRAL refuelling demo in orbit

Jacob Geer is the Managing Director of Orbit Fab for the UK and Europe.

Mentioned as: Orbit FabNarrative GeneralDec 8, 2025Orbit Fab to lead ESA backed ASTRAL refuelling demo in orbit

Orbit Fab will lead a European consortium advancing next-generation satellite refueling technology.

Mentioned as: Orbit FabNarrative GeneralDec 2, 2025ESA Funding for “ASTRAL” Refueling Mission Awarded to Orbit Fab

Moonshot Space has signed preliminary agreements with D-Orbit and Orbit Fab for in-space refueling and servicing.

Mentioned as: Orbit FabNarrative GeneralDec 2, 2025Moonshot Space Raises $12M for Electromagnetic Launch

The UK Space Agency and ESA's Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communications have awarded up to $3.8 million to Orbit Fab.

Mentioned as: Orbit FabNarrative FinancialDec 2, 2025ESA Funding for “ASTRAL” Refueling Mission Awarded to Orbit Fab

Orbit Fab will carry out the Advancing Satcom Technology with Refuelling and Logistics (ASTRAL) programme, receiving GBP 2.9 million in total and GBP 1.3 million for its initial phase from ESA.

Mentioned as: Orbit FabNarrative PlanNov 30, 2025UK government commits GBP 6.9 million to boost satellite communications sector

Orbit Fab has developed the only refueling valve approved by the US Space Force.

Mentioned as: Orbit FabNarrative GeneralNov 21, 2025Orbit Fab Lands ESA, UK Space Agency Refueling Contract

Orbit Fab landed the first stage of a contract from ESA and the UK Space Agency worth £1.3 million ($1.7 million) to demonstrate in-space refueling capabilities by 2028.

Mentioned as: Orbit FabOrg RelationshipNov 21, 2025Orbit Fab Lands ESA, UK Space Agency Refueling Contract

The five projects funded by the UK Space Agency include Orbit Fab, Goonhilly Earth Station, Vicinity Technologies, Archangel Lightworks with Eutelsat, and Viasat's U.K. subsidiary.

Mentioned as: Orbit FabTechnical ProductNov 21, 2025Latest News

The ASTRAL mission will represent the first in Europe and for Orbit Fab’s UK subsidiary.

Mentioned as: Orbit FabNarrative GeneralNov 21, 2025Orbit Fab Lands ESA, UK Space Agency Refueling Contract

Orbit Fab expects to receive more funding and add additional European partners to the consortium in the spring.

Mentioned as: Orbit FabNarrative GeneralNov 21, 2025Orbit Fab Lands ESA, UK Space Agency Refueling Contract

Orbit Fab is based in Colorado and has already achieved several milestones in its progression to regular and reliable refueling services, including resupplying the ISS.

Mentioned as: Orbit FabTechnical ProductNov 21, 2025Orbit Fab Lands ESA, UK Space Agency Refueling Contract

Orbit Fab’s ASTRAL project will receive up to 2.9 million pounds to validate its refueling interfaces in a docking and propellant transfer scenario.

Mentioned as: Orbit FabNarrative PlanNov 21, 2025Latest News
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