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Orbit Fab

@orbitfab

Develops on-orbit refueling infrastructure and operates fuel depots, shuttles, and standardized docking interfaces for satellite propellant delivery in Earth orbit

Legal name
Orbit Fab
Founded
2018
Website
https://orbitfab.com/
X profile
https://x.com/OrbitFab
X bio link
http://Orbitfab.com
Location
Denver, CO
Ownership
PRIVATE

Contract Awards

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Award count
2
Total disclosed
$2,384,818
Latest award
Apr 6, 2023
Sources: USAspending.gov

Links

WebsiteX profile@orbitfabLinkedIn

Identity Trust

Computed from durable identifiers and the number of independent source systems attached to this entity.

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Trust score
47/100
Confidence
Partial
Identifier types
5
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Reference sources: SAM.gov Entity Management registry, Space Index X list

Company News

Orbit Fab hires new CEO and raises funding to support satellite refueling businessSpaceNews / Jul 7, 2026 With a new chief executive and funding round, satellite refueling company Orbit Fab hopes to make the transition from technology development to operations. The post Orbit Fab hires new CEO and raises funding to support satellite refueling business appeared first on SpaceNews.Orbit Fab, Thales Alenia to study refueling for electric-propulsion satellitesSpaceNews / May 26, 2026 The companies will explore integrating Orbit Fab’s refueling interface with electric propulsion systems developed by Thales Alenia Space The post Orbit Fab, Thales Alenia to study refueling for electric-propulsion satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.Orbit Fab to lead ESA backed ASTRAL refuelling demo in orbitSpaceDaily / Dec 3, 2025Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 03, 2025 Orbit Fab has secured up to $3.8 million in funding through the UK Space Agency and the European Space Agency's Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communications to lead a European consortium that will advance satellite refuelling technology. The Advancing Satcom Technology with Refuelling and Logistics (ASTRAL) project will receive total UK funding of up to $3.8 million (3.3 million euros),South Korean team prepares BioCabinet payload for space biology research on Nuri rocket missionSpaceDaily / Dec 2, 2025Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 26, 2025 Chan Hum Park and his research team from Hallym University Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital are sending their BioCabinet payload into orbit aboard the fourth Nuri rocket flight on November 27, launching alongside the Next-Generation Medium Satellite-3. BioCabinet is a research platform featuring a bio 3D printer and an incubator for stem cell differentiation. It will fabricate artificial he

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RESEARCH_REPORTFactories in Space in-space economy database
OFFICIALSAM.gov Entity Management registry
RESEARCH_REPORTSpaceIndex.io Firecrawl review
RESEARCH_REPORTNew Space Tracker company directory
RESEARCH_REPORTspace.haus commercial space directory
OFFICIALSpaceWERX challenge cohorts
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Profile Metadata

X location
Denver, CO
X bio link
http://Orbitfab.com

Outgoing Relationships

SuppliesU.S. Department of DefenseCUSTOMER_MARKETUSAspending.gov

Holds 2+ recent U.S. DoD prime contracts (largest ~$1,699,818).

Operatesin-space refueling servicesTECHNOLOGYProfile text

Gas Stations in Space™ - multi-orbit refueling service provider

Incoming Relationships

Person Affiliated WithDaniel FaberPERSONProfile text

Profile indicates a person with CEO role.

Partner OfSpacewerxORGANIZATIONSpaceWERX challenge cohorts

SpaceWERX lists Orbit Fab via SpaceWERX cohorts.

Invests InCatalyst AcceleratorORGANIZATIONNewSpace Index space startup funding investors

Catalyst Accelerator is listed by NewSpace Index as an investor in Orbit Fab.

Invests InHypernova FundORGANIZATIONNewSpace Index space startup funding investors

Hypernova Fund is listed by NewSpace Index as an investor in Orbit Fab.

Invests InIndustrious VenturesORGANIZATIONNewSpace Index space startup funding investorsInvestor portfolio pages

Industrious Ventures lists Orbit Fab on its portfolio page.

Invests InLockheed Martin VenturesORGANIZATIONNewSpace Index space startup funding investorsInvestor portfolio pages

Lockheed Martin Ventures lists OrbitFab on its portfolio page.

Invests InMunich Re VenturesORGANIZATIONNewSpace Index space startup funding investors

Munich Re Ventures is listed by NewSpace Index as an investor in Orbit Fab.

Invests InType One VenturesORGANIZATIONNewSpace Index space startup funding investorsInvestor portfolio pages

Type One Ventures lists Orbit Fab on its portfolio page.

Invests InHemisphere VenturesORGANIZATIONInvestor portfolio pages

Hemisphere Ventures lists OrbitFab on its portfolio page.

Invests InSpaceFundORGANIZATIONNewSpace Index space startup funding investors

SpaceFund is listed by NewSpace Index as an investor in Orbit Fab.

Invests In8090 IndustriesORGANIZATIONNewSpace Index space startup funding investors

8090 Industries is listed by NewSpace Index as an investor in Orbit Fab.

All Contract Awards

$1,699,818
Apr 6, 2023
FA864923P0570

DoD award FA864923P0570 to ORBIT FAB, INC.

USAspending.gov
$685,000
Mar 15, 2021
FA864921P0827

DoD award FA864921P0827 to ORBIT FAB, INC.

USAspending.gov

Identifier Reference

CAGE
81CP7
SAM.gov Entity Management registry
UEI
K21RB9EGCKD5
SAM.gov Entity Management registry
DOMAIN
orbitfab.com
SAM.gov Entity Management registry
X_USER_ID
1034619689131859968
Space Index X list
X_USERNAME
orbitfab
Space Index X list