Our mission is to enable global scale communications, transportation and energy solutions via space.

We are developing core enabling technologies.

Shielding from MMOD, Thermal & Radiation.
Robotics
Cubesats
Antennas
Rocket Nozzles
Thermal Protection Systems
In Space Servicing, Assembly & Manufacturing
Weather Monitoring Satellites
Space Domain Awareness Satellites
Space-Based Solar Power (with partner Virtus Solis)

Composite, Radiation Shielded Cubesat Chassis

Materials

Multi-material Composites optimized to be able to handle the most extreme radiation environments in various orbits.

Manufacturing

High-volume AMCM manufacturing process.

Cost

Lowest cost among all competing technologies by a significant margin

Funded by Direct-to-Phase II SBIR

Rocket Nozzles

Carbon and Ceramic Matrix Composites nozzles provide the highest performance for space vehicle propulsion. Spacecraft can fly longer, and carry more cargo by using composite nozzles.

Reusable Thermal Protection System (TPS)

Reusable rockets and space planes require robust thermal protection system. Current TPS technologies are lacking robust reusability features, that can be manufactured at fast cycle times, and at an order of magnitude lower cost.

Orbital has demonstrated >5X cost and cycle time reduction. Next, we are scaling up the technology for mass production.

Image Credit: NASA

Quantum Antennas

Orbital has developed an entirely new type of antenna, that can be directly 3D printed. The technology is applicable for both Ground and Space Antennas.