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On-Orbit Refueling

Polish companies collaborate to develop satellite refueling technology

PIAP Space, a Warsaw-based technology company, has announced the launch of the INORT (In-Orbit Refueling Technology for Unprepared and Prepared Satellites) project. The initiative aims to analyze and develop solutions […]

USSF approves Orbit Fab’s RAFTI as accepted refueling interface for military satellites 

Orbit Fab has announced that the firm’s RAFTI™ (Rapidly Attachable Fluid Transfer Interface) refueling port has been designated by the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) as a refueling […]

UK Space Agency launches million£ grant to Orbit Fab

The UK Space Agency has awarded Orbit Fab a £1.3 million Major Project grant under their National Space Innovation Program — this grant will fund the design of a high-pressure […]

Sierra Space launches Velocity, Horizon, and Titan satellite bus family

Sierra Space has launched the company’s new Sierra Space Eclipse satellite bus line. This cutting-edge series sets a new standard in Earth Observation (EO), servicing, mobility, logistics and communications. The […]

Astroscale to lead consortium to secure UK Space Agency contract for ADR Refueling Mission

Astroscale Ltd. has successfully bid for the UK Space Agency’s Active Debris Removal (ADR) Refuelling feasibility study. This £2 million UKSA study program marks a significant milestone in the mission […]

Astroscale UK receives grant to strengthen UK-Japan collaboration in space

Recently, Astroscale UK, in partnership with Astroscale Japan, Orbit Fab and CGI, was awarded a Phase 1 UK Space Agency International Bilateral Fund grant — this grant aims to foster […]

Orbit Fab’s new Chief Operating Officer will ramp up production and testing for RAFTI™ refueling port

 Orbit Fab, provider of on-orbit refueling services, recently announced it has named industry veteran Shawn Hendricks as the company’s first Chief Operating Officer. Hendricks will lead the ramp up of […]