Orbit Fab and Airbus study RAFTI integration for GEO satellites
Orbit Fab and Airbus Defence and Space began a UK Space Agency-funded study of RAFTI integration on future Airbus geostationary satellites.
Evidence notes
- The work is part of the ESA ARTES RADICAL project funded by the UK Space Agency.
- Orbit Fab and Airbus are assessing platform, mission-operations and systems-engineering changes needed for refueling.
- The study targets longer-lived and more maneuverable commercial and defence communications satellites.
Company context
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.