Orbit Fab appoints Peter Shaper chief executive officer

Jul 7, 2026 · Executive Hire · Orbit Fab · Space

Orbit Fab appointed Peter Shaper as chief executive officer as the company moved from technology development toward commercial execution.

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  • Peter Shaper joined as chief executive officer with experience scaling private-equity-backed companies.
  • Retired U.S. Air Force Major General Roger Teague also joined the board.
  • The leadership changes accompanied interim financing and expansion of customer programs.

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.