Orbit2Orbit targets space logistics network to become the “FedEx of Space”

Orbit2Orbit CEO Bradley Hatton-Jones joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company's ambitious plans to develop an in-space logistics network designed to support the growing space economy through satellite servicing, cargo transportation and orbital infrastructure.
Describing the company's vision as the "FedEx of space", Hatton-Jones explained how Orbit2Orbit aims to change the way satellites and spacecraft are maintained, upgraded and operated after reaching orbit.
The company is developing reusable spacecraft designed to remain in space and provide ongoing servicing capabilities. Rather than relying on individual missions launched from Earth, Orbit2Orbit wants to establish an infrastructure capable of docking with satellites and space stations, allowing customers to replace payloads, upgrade components and extend the operating lives of existing space assets.
Hatton-Jones highlighted potential applications across defence, satellite constellations, in-space manufacturing and cargo transportation between space stations. According to the company's estimates, servicing an existing satellite could cost approximately 10% of the expense of replacing it, potentially offering significant savings for satellite operators.
Orbit2Orbit is advancing its development work through research and manufacturing facilities on Australia's Gold Coast, alongside its Lab to Space program. The initiative allows customers to test and refine technologies in collaboration with the company while preparing for future flight activities.
Hatton-Jones said Orbit2Orbit has completed five successful high-altitude or suborbital missions in 2026 and is targeting approximately 17 missions in 2027, including three focused specifically on space operations.
One of the company's upcoming milestones involves deploying a servicing satellite incorporating a small data centre in space. The mission is intended to support future demonstrations of docking, maintenance and satellite servicing technologies.
Hatton-Jones described 2027 as an important year for Orbit2Orbit as it continues qualifying its technologies and progresses toward its longer-term ambition of establishing reusable in-space logistics infrastructure.
The company's vision is to move beyond isolated space missions and develop a connected service network that could help spacecraft operators maintain, upgrade and transport assets in orbit.
Planned missions, technologies and servicing capabilities remain company targets and are not yet established commercial services.
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