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Astroscale signs first commercial on-orbit fuel purchase with Orbit Fab

Jan 11, 2022 · Commercial Order · Orbit Fab · Space

Astroscale U.S. signed a take-or-pay agreement for Orbit Fab to supply up to 1,000 kilograms of xenon to its LEXI servicing spacecraft in geostationary orbit.

  • The agreement covers up to 1,000 kilograms of xenon for Astroscale's LEXI servicer fleet.
  • LEXI was designed to integrate Orbit Fab's RAFTI interface and receive fuel from a GEO shuttle.
  • The signed take-or-pay contract was Orbit Fab's first commercial fuel-sale agreement.

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.

Company
Orbit Fab
Segment
Space
Event type
Commercial Order
Added to Korthos
Jul 17, 2026
Geography
Lafayette · United States