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D-ORBIT

IT
commercialFounded 2011
Fino Mornasco, Como, Italy
www.dorbit.space
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D-Orbit’s ION Satellite Carrier will host Zenno’s payload for the mission to accelerate the availability of fuel-free technology.

Mentioned as: D-OrbitNarrative GeneralAug 9, 2023Zenno Integrates Worlds First Superconducting Magnetic Torquer in D-Orbit’s Satellite Carrier

D-Orbit is a leader in the space logistics industry and an ideal partner for Zenno Astronautics.

Mentioned as: D-OrbitNarrative GeneralAug 9, 2023Zenno Integrates Worlds First Superconducting Magnetic Torquer in D-Orbit’s Satellite Carrier

Zenno Astronautics has completed the integration of its world-first superconducting magnetic torquer for fuel-free spacecraft attitude control, the Z01, inside D-Orbit’s ION Satellite Carrier.

Mentioned as: D-OrbitNarrative GeneralAug 9, 2023Zenno Integrates Worlds First Superconducting Magnetic Torquer in D-Orbit’s Satellite Carrier

The partnership between Zenno and D-Orbit aims to validate Zenno’s technology in space for the satellite manufacturing sector.

Mentioned as: D-OrbitNarrative GeneralAug 9, 2023Zenno Integrates Worlds First Superconducting Magnetic Torquer in D-Orbit’s Satellite Carrier

On 2023-08-08, DCubed forged an agreement with Italian space logistics firm D-Orbit to launch the demonstration payload in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Mentioned as: D-OrbitOrg RelationshipAug 9, 2023DCubed reveals in-space manufacturing demonstration

The xSPANCION project is structured as a Public Private Partnership involving AAC Clyde Space, Bright Ascension, the University of Strathclyde, D-Orbit UK, Alden Legal UK, the Satellite Applications Catapult, the UK Space Agency, and the European Space Agency.

Mentioned as: D-OrbitNoiseAug 2, 2023AAC Clyde Space Moves into the Final Phase 3B of the xSPANCION Project

Astroscale, ClearSpace, D-Orbit, and Telespazio collaborating with Thales Alenia Space received funding to mature their IOS concepts for presentation to the 2022 ESA Council at Ministerial level.

Mentioned as: D-OrbitOrg RelationshipJul 17, 2023ESA moves ahead with In-Orbit Servicing (IOS) missions

Odin Space successfully powered up a demo sensor on 2023-06-27 that is integrated with D-Orbit’s ION orbital transfer vehicle.

Mentioned as: D-OrbitNarrative GeneralJun 27, 2023British startup powers up sensor for monitoring tiny orbital debris

D-Orbit’s ION orbital transfer vehicle carrying Odin Space’s demo sensor was launched to low Earth orbit by SpaceX earlier 2023-06.

Mentioned as: D-OrbitOrg RelationshipJun 27, 2023British startup powers up sensor for monitoring tiny orbital debris

D-Orbit will supply a small orbiting laboratory and test optical intersatellite links under contracts awarded through Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan.

Mentioned as: D-OrbitTechnical ProductJun 26, 2023D-Orbit wins contracts to test optical links and fly mini space lab

D-Orbit has a 6,000,000 EUR contract to verify the performance of optical intersatellite links for the IRIDE Earth observation constellation.

Mentioned as: D-OrbitTechnical ProductJun 26, 2023D-Orbit wins contracts to test optical links and fly mini space lab

D-Orbit won a 26,000,000 EUR contract to provide a synthetic aperture radar satellite and manage its flight operations.

Mentioned as: D-OrbitOrg RelationshipJun 26, 2023D-Orbit wins contracts to test optical links and fly mini space lab

Stellar Project is supplying laser communications technology to be tested onboard D-Orbit’s ION Satellite Carrier.

Mentioned as: D-OrbitNarrative GeneralJun 26, 2023D-Orbit wins contracts to test optical links and fly mini space lab

D-Orbit is part of a consortium led by Thales Alenia Space that won a 235,000,000 EUR Italian Space Agency contract to conduct Italy’s first in-orbit servicing demonstration.

Mentioned as: D-OrbitOrg RelationshipJun 26, 2023D-Orbit wins contracts to test optical links and fly mini space lab

D-Orbit manifested the ION SCV-011 orbital transfer vehicle on Transporter-8 to be deployed by Savvy Simon.

Mentioned as: D-OrbitNarrative GeneralJun 12, 2023UPDATE: A SpaceX Falcon 9 dispatched 72 smallsats to orbit including 3 experimental smallsats for Space Systems Command + dozens of additional payloads

Apogeo has a multi-launch agreement with D-Orbit and is in talks with multiple launch providers to deploy a total of 96 satellites built in-house by 2027.

Mentioned as: D-OrbitOrg RelationshipJun 6, 2023Apogeo Space orders second space tug for connectivity constellation

Apogeo’s first batch of nine operational satellites is set to fly on the October Falcon 9 rideshare mission using an OTV from Italy-based D-Orbit.

Mentioned as: D-OrbitTechnical ProductJun 6, 2023Apogeo Space orders second space tug for connectivity constellation

D-Orbit will manage activities related to the target satellite platform based on the company’s proprietary ION (In Orbit Now) platform and will manage the refueling system transferring fluid from the servicer satellite to the target satellite.

Mentioned as: D-OrbitTechnical ProductMay 17, 2023Thales Alenia Space and consortium is enlisted by Italian Space Agency for €235 for In-Orbit Servicing demonstration mission

Thales Alenia Space is leading a Temporary Grouping of Companies that includes Leonardo, Telespazio, Avio, and D-Orbit for the In-Orbit Servicing demonstration mission.

Mentioned as: D-OrbitTechnical ProductMay 16, 2023Thales Alenia Space Signs Contract with Italian Space Agency for In-Orbit Servicing Demonstration Mission

D-Orbit completed its first commercial mission in late 2020.

Mentioned as: D-OrbitNarrative GeneralMay 16, 2023Italy Awards $256m Contract for 2026 in-orbit Servicing Mission
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