The brief
- ION orbital transfer vehicle is the world's most-flown commercial platform for satellite deployment.
- Raised €150M in Series C (September 2024) led by Japanese corporation Marubeni.
- Won €119.6M ESA contract for GEA in-orbit servicing vehicle; RISE mission targets 2028.
Technical approach
ION Carrier
Orbital transfer vehicle with modular deployment
ION transports multiple satellites across orbits, releasing each into custom slots. The most-flown commercial transfer vehicle ever built.
Space Logistics
End-to-end satellite transport and deployment
D-Orbit handles satellite integration, transportation to orbit, and precise deployment, reducing risk and cost for satellite operators.
In-Orbit Services
GEA servicing vehicle for ESA
Developing GEA, an in-orbit servicing spacecraft to support European space infrastructure, with the RISE mission launching in 2028.
