Orbital Paradigm

We are creating a new category of spacecraft, one that is modular, reusable and refuellable directly in space.

Created: 2024-01-10

Updated: 2024-02-26

Company - Orbital Paradigm

Founded
Country
2023
Spain
Funding
?
Website
https://orbitalparadigm.space/
Social
Orbital Paradigm

Product/Service

Classification
In-Space Transportation
Category
Microgravity Flight Service (LEO)
Reusable Satellite
Commercial Space Station
Robotic Space Station
In-Space Platform
Persistent Platform
Fields
Automated Microgravity Laboratory
Reusable
Status
Development
First launch
Not announced

We build large hardware-upgradable in-space persistent platforms to leverage economy of scale to reduce costs and time to orbit, enable new missions, and overcome the single-use throwaway satellite architecture of today.

Status Comment / Notes

Possibly pivoting from robotic space stations to re-entry vehicles in early 2024.

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