OrbitAID

OrbitAID

Developer of satellite components and services platform

Founded

2021

Headquarters

Bengaluru(India)

Status

Seed

Company Details

Website

Socials

Email

Phone

+91 94871 52586

OrbitAID is a pioneering Indian space technology company specializing in on-orbit servicing (OOS), with a mission to extend satellite lifespans, reduce space debris and enable a sustainable, cost-effective space ecosystem.The company’s primary markets are India, North America and the global commercial satellite sector, serving both government and private space organizations.

Products & Services

  • SIDRP (Standard Interface Docking and Refueling Port): Patented, universal docking and refueling system enabling in-orbit satellite servicing, including docking, refueling, and proximity operations.

  • On-Orbit Satellite Servicing: Services for refueling, repairing, upgrading and maintaining satellites in space to extend operational life and reduce space debris.

  • Tanker Satellites: Development and planned deployment of tanker satellites to function as orbital fuel stations for continuous, cost-effective satellite refueling.

  • Sustainability Solutions: Technologies and services aimed at extending satellite lifespan, reducing space debris and supporting sustainable space operations.

Business Model & Revenue Streams

OrbitAID operates a B2B service-driven business model focused on the space infrastructure and satellite servicing sector:

  • On-Orbit Servicing Contracts: Revenue from government agencies, satellite operators and private space companies for in-orbit refueling, repairs, upgrades and debris removal using OrbitAID’s tanker satellites and SIDRP technology.

  • SIDRP Product Sales & Licensing: Revenue from selling and licensing the SIDRP interface to satellite manufacturers and operators, enabling compatibility with OrbitAID’s refueling network.

  • Satellite Life Extension Subscriptions: Ongoing subscription fees for satellite life extension services, including regular refueling and maintenance.

  • Custom Engineering & Consulting: Project-based revenue from bespoke engineering solutions, mission planning and consulting for satellite operators seeking to enhance mission flexibility and longevity.

  • Success Shares & Mission-Based Contracts: Revenue sharing or success-based fees for completed in-orbit servicing and refueling missions.

Customer Segmentation

  • Commercial satellite operators

  • Government space agencies

  • Defense and security organizations

  • Satellite manufacturers

  • Space infrastructure and logistics firms

Growth Strategy

  • Market Expansion: Targeting commercial and government satellite operators in India, North America and globally, with a focus on LEO and GEO constellations.

  • Product Innovation: Advancing SIDRP technology, expanding the tanker satellite constellation and developing new OOS capabilities (repairs, upgrades, debris removal).

  • Strategic Partnerships: Collaborating with research institutions, accelerators forF government agencies to accelerate technology adoption and market entry.

  • Demonstration Missions: Conducting in-orbit demonstrations to validate technology and secure commercial contracts.

  • Sustainability Leadership: Positioning OrbitAID as a key enabler of sustainable, cost-effective satellite operations by reducing space debris and extending satellite operational lifespans

Key People

Sakthikumar R

Mano Balaji K

Nikhil Balasubramanian

Key Metrics

Total Equity Funding

$2.04Million

No. of Funding Rounds

2

Latest Funding Round

$1.5Million, Seed

as of January 15, 2025

Post Money Valuation

-

as of N/A

Funding Multiple

4.0

as of N/A

Investors

StartupTN

and 1 more

Employee Count

11

Similar Companies

Olee

Exit Details

N/A

All Funding Rounds

DateRound NameAmountValuationRevenueRevenue Multiple
Investors
January 15, 2025Seed$1.5Million--- Unicorn India Ventures
March 12, 2024Seed$544.0K--- StartupTN

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