Orbiter
Satellite transfer vehicle and platform.
Anywhere in space, at the lowest price.
Orbiter has a payload capacity of up to 400 kg and integrates with every Cube and small satellite separation system. With a propulsive capability of 500 m/s delta-V, Orbiter expands the capability of major rideshare missions and more accurately places your spacecraft in its exact orbit.
Physics decides how Orbiter gets to space
Don't be forced to choose between rideshare and dedicated launch -- Orbiter positions your satellite exactly where you need it, in the most cost-effective way possible. Same vehicle, same service, same team.
Rideshare when you can
Orbiter adapts to large launch vehicle ride share missions and customizes the final satellite orbit.
Dedicated when you need
Orbiter is the third stage of the Launcher Light rocket, enabling you to reach orbits beyond low-cost ride share.
Orbiter can perform any combination of maneuvers to modify your orbit and precisely place individual satellites in their exact locations. Our high-thrust chemical propulsion system ensures maneuvers are accomplished quickly to start your mission ASAP.
Altitude change
Plane change
In-plane phasing
Inclination change
1m diameter interface plate, compatible with all major Cube and small satellite separation systems
Precise Orbital Insertion
Three-axis attitude control
High-resolution video cameras for vehicle monitoring and separations
Low-cost, in-house designed avionics hardware and software
Safe and high-thrust Ethane and N2O chemical propulsion capable of up to 500 m/s of delta-V
Every Orbiter mission ends with a controlled re-entry or transfer to compliant graveyard orbit
S-band link for Orbiter commanding
Up to 40 signals configurable to the full range of Cube and small satellite separation systems
1m diameter interface plate
Precise Orbital Insertion
Three-axis attitude control
High-resolution video cameras for vehicle monitoring and separations
Low-cost, in-house designed avionics hardware and software
Safe and high-thrust Ethane and N2O chemical propulsion capable of up to 500 m/s of delta-V
S-band link for Orbiter commanding
X-band high rate data communication for payload mission data. Data interface: RS-422, Ethernet.
Access to thermal control via onboard radiators and thermal straps.
S-band link for Orbiter commanding
Orbiter maximizes the volume available for customer satellites. This image shows the Rideshare and Dedicated envelopes for both configurations.
Download CAD ModelOrbiter is compatible with every major rideshare capable launch vehicle.
Falcon 9
Soyuz
PSLV
TERRAN
SSLV
Vega
Alpha
Launcher Light
Lowest priced and most capable orbital transfer vehicle on the market.
DEDICATED
Transfer vehicle configuration
$400,000
plus launch vehicle cost ($1,000,000 and up based on launch vehicle choice and final mass).
Hosted payload configuration
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SHARED
Transfer vehicle configuration
$8,000 - $25,000
per kilogram based on mission configuration. Full service including launch vehicle cost.
Hosted payload configuration
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