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 […]
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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 […]
Orbit Fab delivers 1st GRIP™ in-space refueling nozzle following successful testing
Orbit Fab has completed the testing of its refueling payload and testing of the GRIP™ capture and active in-space refueling nozzle with automated docking, which eliminates the need for complex […]
Orbit Fab strengthens leadership team amid RAFTI refueling port adoption
Jacob Geer has been appointed as Managing Director for Orbit Fab’s UK operation, and former UK Managing Director Manny Shar has been named Chief Strategy Officer for the refueling solutions […]
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 […]
Orbit Fab + ClearSpace partner to create in-space refueling service
Orbit Fab and ClearSpace have engaged in a multi-faceted strategic partnership to advance in-space refueling and servicing capabilities that will revolutionize space operations and serve as a foundation for a […]
ispace + Orbit Fab to combine talents to pursue + enable sustainable lunar economy
ispace, inc. and Orbit Fab, Inc. will collaborate on in-space propellant harvesting and delivery for future missions to the Moon via an MoU that the companies signed last month. This […]
Space Machines Company + Orbit Fab join forces to advance on-orbit servicing
Space Machines Company and Orbit Fab are combining their expertise to advance in-space servicing capabilities and to establish a sustainable space ecosystem. This partnership joins together innovative technologies, most notably the […]
Orbit Fab spearheads in-space refueling with UK Space Agency support
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. Orbit Fab’s GRASP interface […]
Orbit Fab appoints Chief Engineer
Orbit Fab has named industry veteran Kevin Smith as the company’s Chief Engineer — he will lead the Systems, Electrical, Fluids, and Mechanical engineering teams and internal development, testing and […]