Orbit Fab
Gas stations in space
Orbit Fab operates in the debris removal & servicing sector of the space industry, is headquartered in United States, was founded in 2018, is at Series B stage, employs 11-50 people.
On our watchlist: Orbit Fab wants to sell fuel to satellites in orbit. Its Tenzing tanker reached orbit in 2021, and since late 2025 it has won fluid-transfer work from ESA and NASA. Its founding CEO, Daniel Faber, handed over to Peter Shaper in 2026.
Orbit Fab at a glance
| Status | Activechecked October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Sector | Debris Removal & Servicing |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Stage | Series B |
| Team size | 11-50 |
| Website | orbitfab.com |
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We interviewed Daniel Faber
How Orbit Fab Is Building The First Gas Stations In Earth Orbit
Read the interviewTimeline & funding
- July 2026Company
- July 2026FundingInterim financing: over $25M↗Led by Stride Capital
- March 2026Funding
- March 2026Achievement
- March 2026Company
- February 2026Contract
- November 2025Contract
- 2023Funding
- June 2021Achievement
- June 2019Achievement
Mission
Supplies satellite propellant in Earth orbit so spacecraft can refuel and extend their operations.
Orbit Fab envisions a thriving in-space market for products and services that support both existing space businesses (communications and Earth observation) and new industries like space tourism, manufacturing, and mining. They offer a ubiquitous supply of satellite propellant in Earth Orbit, expanding the operational potential of new and existing space assets and enabling unprecedented business model flexibility for satellite owners.
Team
- Peter Shaper · CEO
- Jeremy Schiel · Co-founder
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