Axient’s IGOR mission will host Orbotic Systems’ Deorbit Drag Device (D3) to further demonstrate D3’s ability to modulate spacecraft drag force while controlling orientation and orbital decay. Mission Relevance Deployment of D3 highlights the new FCC five year compliance rule for deorbiting spacecraft flying in low Earth orbit (LEO). Axient Space and Orbotic Systems Join […]
We would like to thank everyone that attended Space Tech Expo 2023. A special thanks to the visitors that stopped by our booth and asked some great questions. There were many inquiries about the new FCC deorbit rule and a great deal of interest in the D3. Feel free to follow-up with us if you […]
After three days of non-stop CubeSat action, Orbotic Systems has forged alliances with several companies interested in introducing the D3 to their customer base. Pumpkin and Blue Canyon were quick to see the value that D3 provides for deorbiting and meeting the new FCC rule. In addition to them, we look forward to continuing our […]
Orbotic Systems has entered into an MOU agreement with Orbital Transports for shape metal alloy (SMA) actuators and the D3. Orbotic Systems will provide Orbital Transports with information and material for their distribution portal. Both parties believe that this relationship will facilitate a broader range of distribution for Orbotic Systems. We look forward to developing […]
Erik T. Long, President and Founder of Orbotic Systems, will be attending the SmallSat Conference in Logan, Utah. Larry Fineberg will also be there with Erik. Larry is the Project Manager for the D3 and a member of the Advisory Board. Erik and Larry will be accessible for meet-ups to discuss technologies from Orbotic Systems.
The propellant free D3 takes flight. Control and de-orbit spacecraft without dangerous propellant. By: Orbotic Systems Inc LOS ANGELES – July 14, 2022 – PRLog — Los Angeles, CA Orbotic Systems today announced the successful launch of the De-orbit Drag Device (D3) aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 mission CRS-25. Developed in conjunction with NASA and University […]
It is our pleasure to announce discussions with Astroscale regarding debris removal. Orbotic Systems is analyzing D3 capabilities as they relate to the Astroscale mission goals, including their ELSA-d. It is our goal to provide Astroscale with additional technology that may help to enhance their capabilities and expand the debris removal range of operations.
Several members of the Orbotic Systems team attended the SpaceCom event in Orlando Florida this month. SpaceCom is one of the largest events in the world for space technology and the business of space. Many contacts were made at the conference and we expect to move forward with some of the companies that are interested […]
Join Orbotic Systems in Long Beach as we exhibit our D3 and discuss upcoming projects. We look forward to meeting you at the world’s leading space conference.
Orbotic Systems Inc. is excited to announce the first mission into low Earth orbit (LEO) of the D3. The D3 Team at NASA and UF have been working feverishly to make the launch deadline. All systems are a go and the launch will take place on December 21st, 2021. We will be taking orders for […]