Event
U.S. Space Force accepts RAFTI for military satellite refueling
Space Systems Command designated Orbit Fab's RAFTI port as an accepted refueling interface for in-space fueling of military satellites.
Evidence notes
- Space Systems Command's System Engineering Review Board recommended RAFTI after technical assessments.
- The designation covers use as an interface for in-space fueling of U.S. military satellites.
- Tetra-5 spacecraft were among the first government missions planned to use the port.
Company context
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.
Context
- Company
- Orbit Fab
- Segment
- Space
- Event type
- Regulatory
- Added to Korthos
- Jul 17, 2026
- Geography
- Lafayette · United States