"Orbit Fab Sets Price for Satellite Refueling Ports"

Orbit Fab has qualified its RAFTI satellite refueling port after subjecting it to rigorous tests simulating space conditions, and has revealed a price tag of $30,000 per unit. The company plans to deliver the first 100 units to U.S. government and commercial customers over the next year. The RAFTI port is expected to be used on Space Force Tetra-5 satellites in 2025 and Astroscale's LEXI spacecraft in 2026, marking a significant step in the development of satellite refueling technology.