Space Tanks Are Coming: Orbital Operations Raises $8.8M to Defend Satellites

Orbital Operations is focused on strengthening U.S. national security with next-generation in-orbit propulsion and satellite defense capabilities.

Space Tanks Are Coming: Orbital Operations Raises $8.8M to Defend Satellites
Source: Orbital Ops

Company Name: Orbital Operations
Location: Long Beach, CA
Industry: Aerospace

Funding Details:

  • Amount: $8.8M (Seed)
  • Investors:
    • Lead: Initialized Capital
    • Participants: Harpoon Ventures, DTX Ventures, Rebel Fund, TRAC VC, Karman Ventures, Immad Akhund, and others

Purpose of Investment:

  • Expand team and facilities in Long Beach
  • Demonstrate engine and cryogenic propellant management system
  • Advance development in collaboration with national security partners

Leadership:

  • Ben Schleuniger, Co-Founder
  • Ross Doherty, Co-Founder

Product:
Orbital Operations is developing a high-thrust space vehicle designed to remain stationed in orbit for rapid satellite defense missions. Its active cooling system enables the Astraeus vehicle to store liquid hydrogen and oxygen in space, providing the thrust and efficiency required for rapid response scenarios.

About Company:
Backed by Y Combinator, Orbital Operations is focused on strengthening U.S. national security with next-generation in-orbit propulsion and satellite defense capabilities.

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