Orbionspace
7 known investors
Orbion Space Technology builds Hall-effect electric propulsion systems for small-satellite constellations, providing integrated thrusters, power processing units, and propellant management for in-space maneuvers. Its AS9100D-certified hardware supports functions like collision avoidance, drag compensation, and orbit transfer for satellite operators.
Founders & leadership
Investors · 7
Competitors · 3
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Esa22 shared keywordsThe European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe's intergovernmental organization for space, carrying out missions and research across space science, technology, and applications. It supports the competitiveness of the European space industry through procurement, commercial opportunities, and collaboration with its Member States.
Loft Orbital21 shared keywordsLoft Orbital operates space infrastructure, providing satellites equipped with sensing resources, onboard edge compute, and connectivity that let customers run missions without deploying their own hardware. It serves commercial and government customers, including national security stakeholders, through virtual missions on its satellite constellation.
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Non-dilutive funding · 3 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2021 | $749.6K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2020 | $50K |
| NASA | Phase I | 2019 | $124.8K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Orbionspace do?
- Orbion Space Technology builds Hall-effect electric propulsion systems for small-satellite constellations, providing integrated thrusters, power processing units, and propellant management for in-space maneuvers. Its AS9100D-certified hardware supports functions like collision avoidance, drag compensation, and orbit transfer for satellite operators.
- Who founded Orbionspace?
- Orbionspace was founded by Lyon (Brad) King, Jason D. Sommerville.
- Who are Orbionspace's investors?
- Orbionspace's investors include Beringea, ID Ventures, Inventus Capital Partners, Invest Michigan, Material Impact, Michigan Rise, Wakestream Ventures.