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Orbit Fab is revolutionizing satellite operations with its innovative approach to in-space refueling. The Colorado-based startup, founded in 2018 by Daniel Faber, has developed RAFTI, a docking mechanism that allows for the transfer of propellant from an orbital tanker to customer spacecraft. Priced at just $30,000 per port, RAFTI is now flight-qualified and available on the market.
“It’s been a challenging journey,” remarked Atomos CEO and co-founder Vanessa Clark about the company’s first demonstration mission, Mission-1, launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on March 4. The mission’s objectives, including rendezvous, docking, orbital transfer, and on-orbit refueling, are exceptionally ambitious. However, Atomos has encountered and overcome significant hurdles, particularly related to communications and spacecraft rotation rates.
SpaceX’s third orbital test flight of the Starship rocket marks a pivotal moment in the company’s pursuit of advanced space technologies. After two previous test flights ended in explosions, SpaceX has meticulously reviewed and upgraded the Starship’s hardware, demonstrating its commitment to safety and reliability.
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