OrbitAID Aerospace

🚀 Exciting Announcement! Funding Alert!🚀 We're absolutely thrilled to announce that OrbitAID Aerospace has secured a substantial pre-seed #fund of $540k! 🌟 This funding, made possible by the generous support of the Government of Tamil Nadu, StartupTN, and TANSIM, signifies a monumental step forward for us. But it doesn't stop there! We're honored to be part of #tamilnadu's ambitious #vision for the #space sector along with ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization and TIDCO. With initiatives like the new #spaceport, an #industrialhub for "space industrial, and a #propellant park", the state is truly making waves in the #aerospace realm. We're deeply grateful to be a part of their journey towards establishing #tamilnadu as a powerhouse in the #space domain, while ensuring #sustainability remains at the core of our endeavors. This #milestone is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire OrbitAID Aerospace team. Together, we're poised to push boundaries, drive innovation, and shape the future of space. Join us as we embark on this exciting #journey! Stay tuned for some incredible developments ahead. Our heartfelt gratitude extends to the entire StartupTN team Sivarajah Ramanathan Sai Ranganathan Stalin Jacob J RAMAJEYAM R M J Venkadeswari N Many thanks to: Rince Jose AAKK & Associates balasubramanian swetharanyan S Anitha Sriram Karthik Subramanian Redwood partner Team Redwood Partners Special Thanks to: IN-SPACe SIA-India ISpA- Indian Space Association Indian Institute of Science (IISc) MSME-CoE Starburst Aerospace KickSky Noemie Alliel Ella Barak Meidad Pariente Lea Alon Inbal (Biran) Kreiss Ken Sunshine Professor. D. Sivakumar Manik Anandh gandhi prabu Srikanth Kannan TRIBIKRAM CHATTARAJ Aishwarya Panchalan Benazir Begam Mohamed Ali Visakh Vaikuntanathan SAKTHIKUMAR R Nikhil Balasubramanian #investment #spaceindustry #spaceeconomy #refueling #sustainability #propellantpark #innovation

OrbitAID Aerospace at SATELLITE Conference & Exhibition 2025 We’re excited to attend SATELLITE 2025 in Washington, D.C., from March 10-13, 2025 where our CEO & Founder, SAKTHIKUMAR R will be connecting with leaders in the U.S. space industry, defense and intelligence community. Why It Matters For U.S. government and defense satellite operators, operational constraints in space are a growing challenge. Limited fuel restricts mission adaptability, ISR effectiveness, and overall responsiveness in contested environments. With on-orbit refueling from OrbitAID Aerospace 's tanker satellites, you gain: 🛰️ Sustained Maneuverability – Enhance ISR operations by repositioning your satellites as threats and priorities shift. 📡 Lower Revisit Latency – Maintain persistent surveillance by adjusting your orbit when and where it's needed most. 🚀 Extended Mission Reach – Adapt to evolving national security needs by expanding your mission requirements. 🔗 Increase Satellite Lifetime – Keep communication and Earth observation missions operational longer. At OrbitAID Aerospace , we’re enabling a future where satellites aren’t disposable—they’re upgradable. If you’re attending SATELLITE 2025 and want to discuss how orbital refueling can enhance U.S. national security capabilities, let’s connect! 🚀 CONFERS | The Consortium for Execution of Rendezvous and Servicing Operations | Nikhil Balasubramanian | Naresh Kannan |

🚀 OrbitAID is Heading to GSTCE 2024 in Singapore! 🌍 We’re excited to announce that Sakthikumar R & Nikhil B from OrbitAID Aerospace will be attending the Global Space & Technology Convention & Exhibition (GSTCE) in Singapore on February 26-27! As we push the boundaries of orbital refueling, we're eager to connect with industry leaders, satellite operators, and visionaries shaping the future of space. Why Orbital Refueling? 🛰️ Extend Mission Lifetimes – Keep your satellites operational for longer, reducing replacement costs. 🌍 Enhance ISR & EO Capabilities – Reduce your revisit time and maximize coverage for Earth Observation and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. 🚀 Unlock New Mission Objectives – Adapt and scale your satellite’s purpose without the constraints of fuel limitations. Let’s Talk! If you're attending GSTCE, let's discuss how orbital refueling can redefine the way your satellites operate. Whether it's commercial EO, defense ISR, or next-gen satellite servicing, we’re bringing solutions that maximize efficiency and sustainability in space. 📅 Meet us at GSTCE 2024 – Singapore | February 26-27 🔗 DM us to schedule a conversation! Let’s build the future of space together. #OrbitAID #GSTCE2024 #OrbitalRefueling #SpaceSustainability #SatelliteInnovation #EarthObservation #ISR #NewSpace SAKTHIKUMAR R Nikhil Balasubramanian

🚀 Congratulations ISRO on SpaDEX Mission Success! 🎉 A big salute to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the incredible #success of the #SpaDEX (Space Docking Experiment) mission! This remarkable achievement not only highlights #India’s technological leadership but also #opens a #new chapter in the global #space #industry. The successful #demonstration of in-space #docking is a #game-changer for the On-Orbit Servicing (#OOS) and In-Space Assembly and Manufacturing (ISAM) industries. Here’s how it benefits the #private #sector and the #global #market: 🌍 Prolonged #Satellite #Lifespans: Docking technologies make satellite #refueling, repairs, and upgrades possible, extending their operational life and ensuring #sustainable use of space assets. 🌌 Space #Sustainability: By reducing the need to #deorbit or replace satellites, in-space #servicing plays a critical role in #mitigating the growing problem of space #debris. 💼 Enabling #Commercial #Innovation: The success of #SpaDEX inspires #private companies to innovate in areas like #fuel stations in orbit, #robotic servicing, and #modular #satellite designs. 🚀 Expanding Deep Space Capabilities: In-space #docking lays the groundwork for #interplanetary missions, where modular spacecraft can be assembled or resupplied during their #journey. At OrbitAID Aerospace Aerospace, we are #inspired by #ISRO’s achievement and share their vision of advancing #sustainable and innovative solutions in the #space domain. ISRO’s #SpaDEX mission is a testament to India’s commitment to advancing #space #sustainability and fostering #collaboration between public and #private sectors worldwide. Kudos to the entire #ISRO team for this #historic milestone! 🌟 #ISRO #SpaDEX #docking #refueling #SpaceInnovation #rpod #SpaceSustainability #SpaceIndustry #isam https://lnkd.in/gBnMK79N

We are thrilled to announce that OrbitAID Aerospace has successfully raised USD 1.5 million in pre-seed funding! 🚀 Leading this milestone round is Unicorn India Ventures (UIV), a prominent deep-tech Indian venture capital firm with an impressive portfolio spanning semiconductors, space tech, medical diagnostics, SaaS, and India digital platforms. We are equally proud to have TANSIM (StartupTN) on board, a Tamil Nadu government-led equity investment fund focused on strategic growth sectors. Their combined belief in our vision to build critical infrastructure for enhancing spacecraft logistics through on-demand fuel availability in space is truly inspiring. This funding marks a significant step forward in our mission to revolutionize space exploration and sustainability. What’s Next? With this funding, we aim to: ▪️ Accelerate our R&D efforts to qualify the docking and refuelling system in space to achieve TRL-9. ▪️ To enhance our readiness for deployment and secure partnerships with government and private space companies. ▪️ Expand our team of passionate engineers, scientists, and innovators. ▪️ Develop facilities to augment our R&D efforts towards creating an end to end on-orbit life extension service. We’re deeply thankful to our team for their relentless effort, which have been instrumental in reaching this milestone. We’d also like to extend our gratitude to our early supporters, mentors, and partners who have been integral to our journey. Looking forward, this funding opens up exciting new possibilities. It brings us closer to building sustainable space logistics and supporting humanity's exploration and development beyond Earth. #OOS #refuelling #investment #spaceindustry #spaceeconomy #refueling #sustainability #Tamilnadu Anil Joshi Bhaskar Majumdar Bikram Mahajan Shreya Ganesh Unicorn India Ventures Sivarajah Ramanathan Sai Ranganathan Stalin Jacob J RAMAJEYAM R M J Rince Jose AAKK & Associates Balasubramanian Swetharanyan Noemie Alliel François Chopard Starburst Meidad Pariente Inbal (Biran) Kreiss Lea Alon IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries Creative Destruction Lab Zero-G Aurelia Institute Ariel Ekblaw Anitha Sriram Karthik Subramanian Redwood Partners IN-SPACe SIA-India ISpA- Indian Space Association Indian Institute of Science (IISc) @MSME-CoE KickSky Space Lab Professor. D. Sivakumar gandhi prabu Srikanth Kannan TRIBIKRAM CHATTARAJ Aishwarya Panchalan Benazir Begam Mohamed Ali Visakh Vaikuntanathan SAKTHIKUMAR R Nikhil Balasubramanian Mano K

Spacetech startup OrbitAID Aerospace has raised $1.5 Mn (about INR 12.95 Cr) in its pre-seed funding round led by Unicorn India Ventures. The funding round also saw participation from Tamil Nadu Startup and Innovation Mission (TANSIM)👇 The Chennai-based startup intends to utilise the fresh capital to conduct an in-space demonstration of docking and refuelling operations, expand facilities for on-orbit servicing operations, further develop its advanced SIDRP (Standard Interface Docking and Refuelling Port) and scale its team capabilities. Founded in 2021 by SAKTHIKUMAR R, Nikhil Balasubramanian and Mano Balaji K, OrbitAID seeks to make a name for itself in the emerging on-orbit servicing (OOS) market. It claims to have successfully tested its patented SIDRP on a zero gravity flight in Florida recently and achieved Technology Readiness Level 7 (TRL) for docking and refuelling tests and secured significant partnerships and collaborations. To read the in-depth article, click here: https://4-2.co/4jlcbEo #news #spacetech #startup

Refueling Satellites: Key to Space Sustainability and Security "Satellites should #fly ‘until #missions are #complete, not until the #fuel we launched with is depleted.’” – Gen. Stephen Whiting, U.S. Space Command Satellites must #maneuver to avoid threats and #extend missions, but fuel limitations often cut their lives short. At OrbitAID Aerospace we are solving this challenge by developing tanker satellites to #refuel and sustain satellites in orbit. Our #SIDRP (Standard Interface Docking and Refueling Port) technology ensures satellites stay operational longer, reducing space #debris and enhancing #security. Refueling isn’t just an upgrade—it’s a #strategic necessity. Let's shape the future of #sustainable and secure space operations. #refueling #isam #defence #mobility #indiandefence #spacetechnology #security #sustainablity https://lnkd.in/gNH-Y_hS

🚀 OrbitAID Successfully Demonstrates #Docking and #Refueling Interface in Micro-Gravity During Zero-G Flight!🌍 We are excited to share a #groundbreaking #achievement for  OrbitAID Aerospace ! Our Standard Interface for #Docking and #Refueling (#SIDRP) has successfully passed #zero-#gravity flight tests conducted in #Florida, USA with the support of the Aurelia Institute, and Zero-G USA. This #milestone #demonstrates SIDRP’s readiness for #on-orbit #satellite servicing, including #docking, #refueling, and #proximity operations, setting the stage for #sustainable and #cost-effective space missions. Our Founder & CEO, SAKTHIKUMAR R, and Co-founder, COO, Nikhil Balasubramanian, were part of the #micro-#gravity #demonstration during the #Zero-G #flight, gaining an invaluable #experience that will drive OrbitAID Aerospace forward. This #success marks a significant leap toward #enabling next-generation #In-Space Servicing, #Assembly, and #Manufacturing (#ISAM) technologies and advancing #sustainability-driven #space #exploration. Haribalaji R Mahantesh Shettar Ashish K S Jeswanthi Tirupathi Mohammad Khalifa Lakshmi Seshadri Uppala Senthilkumar Special Thanks to: StartupTN Sivarajah Ramanathan RAMAJEYAM R M J Srikanth Hariharan Latha Joshi gandhi prabu Balasubramanian Anil Joshi Bikram Mahajan Bhaskar Majumdar #spaceindustry #Innovation #Sustainability #Refueling #SIDRP #docking #Sustainability #ZeroGravity #Microgravity #AureliaInstitute # #isam https://lnkd.in/gQyhBqAk

We are pleased to announce that Mr SAKTHIKUMAR R, Founder & CEO, OrbitAID Aerospace will join the #DEFSAT2025 as an #eminentspeaker. Mark your calendars! 08-10 Jan 2025 Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi For More: https://lnkd.in/gkc8EbgF Nikhil Balasubramanian l ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization | Bharat Electronics Limited | Anil Prakash l Rajeev Gambhir l Sudipta Behera l Hindustan Aeronautics Limited l DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India l Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence, India l iDEX - DIO l National Remote Sensing Centre, ISRO l Government of India (GoI) l Intelligence Bureau of India

Join us at the prestigious Global Startup Summit on December 7th, 2024, at Holiday Inn Chennai , OMR IT Expressway. Network with over 400 delegates, gain insights from 45+ expert speakers, connect with 25+ investors, and celebrate 10+ awards at this premier B2B event. Book your tickets from the link given in the comments. We are proud to announce SAKTHIKUMAR R - Founder & CEO, OrbitAID Aerospace as our Panel Speaker for Scaling D2C vs Tech startups: Navigating the Challenges of Rapid Growth OrbitAID Aerospace is at the forefront of a transformative era in space exploration, leading the charge with the establishment of a groundbreaking Fuel Station in Space. Our brand partners for the event. Akshayakalpa Organic | Picasso Parri Pens | 1INME | Intelinovex | Henosis Care | Dezan Shira & Associates | StartupNews.fyi | 100X Brands : PR & Media House | Global Startups Club | Gamezon.store | 3X Events India | Mojo Capital | THEUNPLANNED.IN #events #startups #networking #founders #business #chennai #investors