Bremen, Germany - November 2024

Dawn Aerospace has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Indian satellite company OrbitAID Aerospace Private at the Bremen Space Tech Expo, underscoring the growing interest in on-orbit refueling and green propulsion. This signing comes just one week after the DFT-Passive port (Docking and Fluid Transfer) completed environmental qualification.

OrbitAID is developing propellant tanker satellites equipped with advanced systems to enable on-orbit refueling. At the core of this capability is their Standard Interface for Docking and Refueling Port (S.I.D.R.P.), a TRL 7-rated docking and refueling technology. Under this MOU, OrbitAID has expressed strong interest in leveraging Dawn’s propulsion and capabilities due to strong synergies with OrbitAID’s propellant tanker satellites for LEO, GEO, cis-Lunar, and interplanetary missions.

“Refueling in orbit is a game-changer for satellite operations,” said Nikhil, COO of OrbitAID. “By collaborating with Dawn Aerospace, we’re accelerating our mission to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions that expand operational possibilities for spacecrafts. Through this partnership, OrbitAID is promoting inter-operability of refueling systems to promote and establish a thriving on-orbit refueling ecosystem.”

The MOU was signed at the Space Tech Expo Europe by Jeroen Wink, Chief Revenue Officer of Dawn Aerospace.

“This partnership is a testament to the growing industry demand for in-orbit refueling,” said Jeroen Wink, CRO of Dawn Aerospace. “OrbitAID’s vision for propellant tanker spacecraft operations aligns perfectly with our DFT-Passive Port capabilities—integral to enabling any Dawn satellite propulsion system to leverage future refueling on-orbit operations from providers such as OrbitAID.”

About OrbitAID

OrbitAID Aerospace Private Limited is developing satellite life extension solutions enabling longer mission duration, reduced space debris generation and enhanced operational flexibility. OrbitAID is working towards a holistic approach towards sustainable spacecraft operations beginning with refueling, then expanding in other on-orbit servicing operations like repairs, upgradation, de-orbiting and debris removal.

For more information about OrbitAID visit:
https://www.orbitaid.com/
or contact info@orbitaid.com

For more information about Dawn Aerospace’s refueling capabilities, visit:
https://www.dawnaerospace.com/dftport
or contact sales@dawnaerospace.com