About Us

Building the In-Space Propellant Supply Chain

Orbit Fab was founded in 2018 to eliminate the single-use spacecraft paradigm with in-space refueling. Spacecraft are still limited to the amount of fuel they are launched with, which limits flexibility and poses long-term risks to the space environment.

We resupplied water to the ISS, and launched the first commercial fuel depot into LEO.  Our RAFTI refueling interface has become the industry-standard, and we have signed  the first commercial and U.S. Government fuel delivery services deals.

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Vision

A Thriving In-Space Economy Supporting Permanent Jobs in Space

Orbit Fab believes that spacecraft refueling is critical to a thriving and sustainable in-space economy, one that will benefit humanity for generations to come. We are committed to realizing this future in partnership with global industry, academia, and government.

Mission

To build the in-space propellant supply chain
Commitment

A sustainable space ecosystem that exists to benefit humanity

Why is Refueling Important?

We’ve been busy

Solely Focused on In-Space Refueling Since 2018

2019

First Private Company to Resupply Water to the ISS

Astronaut Christina Koch onboard the ISS with Orbit Fab's FURPHY payloads floating in front of her

2021

First Commercial Fuel Depot in Space

2021

Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman Invest

3 tall buildings with a purple gradient hue over them

2022

First Commercial Refueling Services Deal

Orbi Fab's fuel shuttle approaching Astroscale's LEXI spacecraft in space

2022

First U.S. DoD Refueling Services Contract

Orbit Fab depot which consists of several tanks attached in one configuration and many solar panels. Earth is in the background.

Built by a
World Class Team

Our team is composed of talented, diverse individuals with decades of collective experience across aerospace and adjacent disciplines.

Our people-first culture is built on accountability, stewardship, velocity, and teamwork. And above all, we are builders, makers, and fabricators inventing the future.

Our Leadership Consists of Experts From Across the Space and Tech Industries

15+ years of space technology and startup leadership. Most recently the CEO of Deep Space Industries.

Daniel Faber CEO + Co-Founder
Experienced Leader in $100M+ high technology production environment. Strong background in Program Management, Production, Systems Engineering and Integration and Test of multi-domain systems.

Shawn Hendricks Chief Operating Officer
Attorney and business strategist with expertise in corporate law and government contracts. Holds an MBA from Chicago Booth and a JD from Northwestern University.

Jerry McIntyre General Counsel
Over 20 years of experience in business development, engineering, and government affairs from prior roles at Lockheed, Ball Aerospace, and ULA, and is an active speaker and mentor.

Melissa Sampson VP of Business Development
Engineer with over a decade of deep experience in space products for Launch, LEO, GEO, and cislunar domains, with a particular focus in fluid systems. Previously Astrobotic and Moog.

Kevin Smith Chief Engineer
15+ years of UK government experience in Defence and Space, including as UK Space Agency Chief of Staff, where he oversaw a £1.75bn civil space portfolio.

Jake Geer UK Managing Director
Systems and mechanical engineer with over a decade of experience in product development and systems design, with a particular focus on control systems for turbines and industrial applications.

Mariah Hake Systems Engineer Director
Holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in mechatronics and automation. Dr. Suresh also designed and flew the Gecko Perching Gripper payload to space on the ISS.

Arul Suresh Principal Engineer
Coming soon.

Frank Murphy Senior Director of Operations
People Operations professional with over a decade of experience across multiple industries, with a particular focus on strategic talent management and organizational development.

Bailey McPhee Head of People Operations