D-Orbit, SpaceX Sign Expanded Launch Capacity Agreement
Gives D-Orbit 16 Ports Across Multiple Transporter Rideshare Missions
A contract signed between D-Orbit and SpaceX gives D-Orbit additional launch capacity on upcoming Transporter rideshare missions. The agreement of sixteen ports across multiple missions supports D-Orbit’s ongoing mission to provide responsive and reliable in-orbit delivery and operations services for commercial and institutional customers worldwide.
“These secured ports allow us to maintain the flexibility and reliability our customers require while continuing to expand the range of services we can deliver in orbit.”
Monica Valli, D-Orbit
This new capacity will enable D-Orbit to further scale its offering of launch, last-mile delivery services, and in-orbit demonstration opportunities for third-party payloads. It also reflects the company’s commitment to ensuring continuous, high-frequency access to space for its growing customer base.
“With a strong flight heritage, proven technology, and a clear roadmap toward in-orbit servicing, we are proud to continue launching with SpaceX,” said Monica Valli, VP of Operations at D-Orbit. “These secured ports allow us to maintain the flexibility and reliability our customers require while continuing to expand the range of services we can deliver in orbit.”
ION Satellite Carrier (ION) is D-Orbit’s proprietary orbital transfer vehicle designed to deploy satellites into precise orbital slots and operate hosted payloads post-deployment. Since its first mission in 2020, D-Orbit has launched 17 ION missions with increasing complexity, and four additional launches are scheduled for 2025. The growing fleet of IONs is also the foundation for the development of next-generation in-orbit services, including edge computing, data relay, and advanced in orbit demonstrations. D-Orbit’s infrastructure-as-a-service approach is enabling a new chapter of scalable, sustainable space operations, helping pave the way toward a circular space economy.