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

Making On-Orbit Refueling a Reality 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

2021

Signed Research Agreement with U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory

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.

2022

UK Office Opens with a Team of 24

2023

Secured Series A Funding

2024

RAFTI® earns Flight Qualification and is Commercially Available

2024

First Orbit Fab GRIP™ Delivered

2024

First UK Space Agency Contract Signed

2024

U.S. Space Force Approves RAFTI® as an Accepted Refueling Interface

2025

First E.S.A. ASTRAL Refueling Services Contract

2026

Orbit Fab and Airbus Defence and Space work together on RADICAL satellite refuelling

2026

RAVEN shuttle and NEST depot introduced, expanding in-space refueling capabilities

2026-2027

Kamino DIU Mission Launches into Orbit

2026-2027

Rancor AFRL Mission Launches into Orbit

2026-2027

Mynock (APS-R) SSC Mission Launches into Orbit

2028

ASTRAL Project Launches into Orbit

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

More than three decades of experience leading and scaling private equity-backed companies through periods of rapid growth, operational transformation, and market expansion.

Peter Shaper CEO
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
Entrepreneur and executive with 30+ years experience commercializing new technologies and scaling revenue.

Jeff Lints Chief Commercial 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
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 Chief Engineer
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

Our Board of Advisors Bring Decades of Operational and Technical Experience

Veteran space operator and engineer with 23 years of service in the U.S. Air Force. Former SpaceX VP of Missions and Launch Operations with 200 + launches. Now the Co-Founder and CEO of ThinkOrbital.

Col. Lee Rosen, U.S. Air Force (Ret.) Board of Advisors Member
Space leader spanning Hughes, Boeing, the Air Force, and the USSF. Former Boeing Vice President who later led DoD launch procurement and established SSC’s enterprise systems engineering framework.

Dr. Claire Leon Board of Advisors Member
Space operations and command leader with 25+ years across modernization and commercial integration. Serves as Mobilization Assistant to the Commander of USSC and the Founder of JM Astris Advisors.

Maj. Gen. Jody A. Merritt Board of Advisors Member
Seasoned hardware executive and investor in semiconductors and aerospace and defense. Former CEO and Chairman of ECRM, founding investor and executive at Oak Technology, and longtime board leader.

Rick Black Board of Advisors Member
Serial satellite services and spectrum entrepreneur. Founder, Chair, and CEO of Lonestar Data Holdings and Founder and Non-Executive Chair of ManSat, the world’s largest commercial satellite spectrum.

Chris Stott Board of Advisors Member

Our Board of Directors Provides Strategic Space Insights and Governance

Over 30 years of global investment experience. Founder and Managing Partner of Stride Capital Group, leading global investments in alternative asset managers.

Don Rogers Chairman of the Board
More than three decades of experience leading and scaling private equity-backed companies through periods of rapid growth, operational transformation, and market expansion.

Peter Shaper CEO
30+ years of U.S. Air Force space acquisition leadership. Former Director of Space Programs, with subsequent senior roles at Boeing, Terran Orbital, and PredaSAR and founding partner at Elara Nova.

Maj. Gen. Roger W. Teague (Ret.) Board Member
15+ years of space technology and startup leadership. Most recently the CEO of Deep Space Industries.

Daniel Faber Co-Founder