SpaceWERX has selected ThinkOrbital

NEWS | November 1, 2024

ThinkOrbital has been awarded a SBIR Phase II contract from SpaceWERX to develop groundbreaking X-ray inspection technology for spacecraft! This innovation will enhance Space Domain Awareness and strengthen national defense capabilities. We’re thrilled to partner with SpaceWERX and accelerate this critical technology for future space missions.

Stay tuned as we continue to push the boundaries of space innovation!

In the news SPACEWERX Phase II Contract Awarded to ThinkOrbital – The Journal of Space Commerce

We have launched world's first autonomous in-space welding system

NEWS | MAY 17, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that we’ve achieved the majority of our Flight-1 objectives, marking a significant leap forward in space innovation! Our journey has been nothing short of extraordinary, from the groundbreaking first-ever autonomous in-space weld to the historic return of flown-in-space Electron-beam welder samples. These samples will be meticulously analyzed by NASA and the European Space Agency, paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries.

Throughout this milestone-filled journey, we have:

Designed and built the world’s first autonomous in-space welding system.
Conducted and passed rigorous vibration, shock, and thermal testing.
Garnered FAA and FCC flight authorization.
Successfully launched and landed on Falcon 9 on May 6, 2024.

This is just the beginning of our continued commitment to pushing the boundaries of possibility in space exploration. Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we chart a course towards new frontiers!

Video of the launch and the system created by XTEND

Photo of the payload with ThinkOrbital team.

Photos of the payload in the facility and rocket.

About ThinkOrbital
ThinkOrbital Inc. is a leading space infrastructure developer that is revolutionizing the industry with its cutting-edge autonomous in-space assembly and welding capabilities. The company’s flagship product, the ThinkPlatform, is a single-launch configured multi-mission space platform that can support a wide range of private and public sector needs, including satellite servicing, space debris removal, in-space manufacturing, research missions, on-orbit storage and refueling, and even space tourism. With its scalable and cost-efficient technology, ThinkOrbital is poised to play a major role in the commercialization of the new space economy. To learn more about the company and its innovative solutions, visit thinkorbital.com.