Orbit Fab completes private water-transfer demonstration on the ISS

Jun 18, 2019 · Demonstration · Orbit Fab · Space

Orbit Fab completed in-orbit water-transfer operations aboard the International Space Station using its own refueling equipment and processes.

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  • The Furphy payload completed water-transfer operations aboard the International Space Station.
  • The work was the first private resupply of water to the station using proprietary refueling equipment.
  • The flight demonstrated propellant-storage and delivery methods intended to support later satellite refueling systems.

Orbit Fab develops spacecraft refuelling infrastructure, including docking interfaces and in-space propellant services. Its logistics layer supports autonomous satellite operations and resilient space supply chains.