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space-technology1 year ago

"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.

via SpaceNews|
#orbit-fab#rafti#satellite-refueling
space-technology1 year ago

"NASA Scraps $2 Billion Satellite Refueling Mission Due to Contractor Delays and Cost Overruns"

NASA has terminated its $2 billion project to develop a robotic arm for refueling old satellites in space due to budget issues, delays, and technical challenges. The project, known as OSAM-1, faced criticism for cost overruns and poor performance by contractor Maxar Technologies. The decision reflects a shift in the space industry towards satellites with built-in refueling capabilities, rendering the project potentially obsolete. NASA is now focused on mitigating the impact of the cancellation on its workforce.

via Business Insider|
#maxar-technologies#nasa#robotic-arm
space-technology1 year ago

"NASA's $2 Billion Satellite Refueling Project Ends in Disarray"

NASA's ambitious $2 billion project to build a robotic arm for refueling old satellites in orbit, known as OSAM-1, has been discontinued due to budget issues, delays, and technical setbacks. The project, in development since 2015, faced challenges including a ballooning budget, delays in spacecraft and robotic arm delivery by contractor Maxar Technologies, and a lack of committed partners. The cancellation reflects a shift in the space industry towards satellites with built-in refueling capabilities, rendering the project potentially obsolete.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#maxar-technologies#nasa#robotic-arm
space-exploration1 year ago

"NASA Cancels $2 Billion Satellite Refueling Project Due to Contractor's Poor Performance"

NASA has terminated the OSAM-1 project, aimed at testing satellite refueling in space, due to technical, cost, and scheduling challenges, as well as "poor performance" by primary contractor Maxar. The project's cancellation is also attributed to the industry trend of designing satellites with built-in refueling capabilities, making OSAM-1's approach less relevant. NASA will now shut down the project, explore potential partnerships or alternative uses for the hardware, and support the personnel involved.

via Gizmodo|
#maxar#nasa#osam-1-project
spacetechnology1 year ago

"NASA Cancels $2B Satellite Refueling Project Due to Contractor Issues"

NASA has decided to terminate the $2 billion On-orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing 1 (OSAM-1) project, citing technical, cost, and schedule challenges as well as a shift in the industry away from refueling unprepared spacecraft. The project's lead contractor, Maxar, expressed disappointment but is committed to supporting NASA in exploring new partnerships or alternative hardware uses. The decision comes after an audit found that the project was on track to exceed its budget and miss its launch date, with NASA attributing the delays to Maxar's poor performance. The cancellation raises questions about the impact on the Goddard center workforce, as NASA reviews mitigation strategies.

via UPI News|
#maxar#nasa#osam-1-project
space-technology1 year ago

"NASA Cancels $2 Billion Satellite Refueling Project Due to Contractor Criticism"

NASA has decided to shut down the $2 billion OSAM-1 project, aimed at testing satellite refueling in space, due to "poor performance" by lead contractor Maxar. The decision comes after a scathing report from NASA's Inspector General, citing technical, cost, and schedule challenges. Maxar, which underestimated the project's scope and complexity, has been criticized for its deficient expertise and lack of understanding of NASA's technical requirements. The cancellation comes after years of delays and cost overruns, with the project no longer appearing to be a high priority for Maxar. This move marks a setback for the nascent satellite servicing sub-sector of the space industry.

via CNBC|
#maxar#nasa#project-cancellation
space-technology2 years ago

Revolutionary Plan: Space Gas Stations and Junk Reduction

Colorado-based company Orbit Fab aims to address the growing problem of space junk by refueling satellites in orbit instead of decommissioning them. The company is developing a system that includes a standardized fuel port, refueling shuttles, and orbital gas stations. Orbit Fab's first private customer will be Astroscale, a Japanese satellite servicing company. The long-term goal is to establish a market for on-orbit refueling and eventually build refineries in space to process materials launched from Earth.

via CNN|
#fuel-port#on-orbit-servicing#orbit-fab
space2 years ago

"Space Startup Orbit Fab Secures $28.5M for On-Orbit Refueling and High-Volume Satellite Production"

Orbit Fab has raised $28.5 million in a Series A funding round led by 8090 Industries, with participation from Lockheed Martin Ventures and others, to accelerate work on its first missions to provide satellite refueling services. The Colorado-based startup will also ramp up production of its RAFTI port for spacecraft, which is designed to enable on-orbit refueling. Orbit Fab has secured contracts worth $21 million for three missions to demonstrate proximity operations and to refuel spacecraft. The company plans to hire 25 more employees with the new funding and become the industrial gas supplier in orbit.

via SpaceNews|
#industrial-gas-supplier#orbit-fab#satellite-refueling