Event

Orbit Fab and Phase Four sign in-orbit refueling memorandum

Jan 24, 2022 · Partnership · Orbit Fab · Space

Orbit Fab and Phase Four signed a memorandum of understanding to evaluate RAFTI refueling compatibility with Phase Four Maxwell electric thrusters.

  • The companies will evaluate refueling with xenon and the advanced propellant ASCENT.
  • The work pairs Orbit Fab's RAFTI interface with Phase Four's propellant-agnostic RF Thruster architecture.
  • The memorandum is intended to give future Maxwell customers an option to extend mission life through on-orbit refueling.

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
Partnership
Added to Korthos
Jul 17, 2026
Geography
Lafayette · United States