Orbit Fab and Thales Alenia Space launch REEF demonstrator project
Orbit Fab and Thales Alenia Space partnered on the UK Space Agency-supported REEF ground demonstrator for refuellable electric propulsion.
Evidence notes
- REEF combines Orbit Fab fluid interfaces with Thales Alenia Space propulsion-system expertise.
- The ground flatsat will validate interfaces, operating procedures and refueling architecture using xenon and krypton.
- The partners planned full breadboard testing by early 2027.
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.