Enabling the Future of Sustainable Space Operations

As space exploration and commercial activities expand beyond low Earth orbit, the need for efficient in-orbit propellant refilling and storage solutions becomes increasingly critical for a sustainable future space transportation ecosystem. We are developing the necessary infrastructure to support long-duration missions, satellite servicing, and deep-space exploration by providing reliable, scalable, and efficient orbital propellant depot technology.

Our focus is on advancing cryogenic storage and transfer technologies, enabling spacecraft to refill in orbit rather than relying solely on the initial propellant amount. This capability will significantly reduce costs, increase mission flexibility, and extend the operational life of space assets. By establishing an in-orbit refilling network, we aim to create a sustainable ecosystem that supports a wide range of missions, from Earth orbit operations and lunar exploration to Mars-bound spacecraft and beyond.

Our expertise spans multiple key areas:

  • Cryogenic Propellant Storage: Developing efficient, long-term storage solutions to minimize boil-off and ensure fuel availability when needed.
  • Autonomous Refilling Systems: Designing safe, precise, and automated propellant transfer methods to enable seamless orbital operations.
  • Scalable Depot Architectures: Creating modular, adaptable depot designs to accommodate different propellant types and mission requirements.
  • Space Logistics and Mission Support: Working with space agencies, commercial operators, and technology providers to integrate refilling into the future space economy.

We are committed to collaboration and innovation, working alongside industry leaders, space agencies, and commercial partners to develop and demonstrate the technologies that will shape the next phase of space infrastructure.

For inquiries, partnerships, and further discussions on how we can advance the future of in-orbit refueling, contact us.

 

Current Status:

We already established a fundamental heritage for cryogenic propellant storage, conditioning and transfer. Assigned by ESA, MT Aerospace and their partner OHB System and SENER develop a technology concept and roadmap to demonstrate in-orbit cryogenic propellant storage and transfer by 2028+ in frame of InSPoC-2 (In Space Proof of Concepts). This will set a fundamental milestone for an emerging in-orbit refilling demand of the future space transportation ecosystem.

 

InSPoC-2 Roadmap