Chennai startup OrbitAID raises $1.5M to develop satellite refueling tech, boosting space sustainability.

OrbitAID, a Chennai-based space tech startup, has secured $1.5 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Unicorn India Ventures and supported by Tamil Nadu's TANSIM. The funds will be used to advance the company's docking and refueling technology, known as SIDRP, to commercial readiness and conduct in-space demonstrations. The startup aims to extend satellite lifespan through on-orbit refueling services, marking a step towards sustainable space operations.

January 15, 2025
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