Kurs Orbital provides an autonomous on‑orbit servicing platform that uses its ARCap Module to rendezvous, dock, and relocate geostationary satellites, extend their operational life, or perform controlled de‑orbiting. The system includes machine‑vision, radar and lidar for precise target acquisition and offers high‑resolution inspection imaging, enabling commercial operators and agencies to manage assets and mitigate space debris without extensive ground intervention.
Funding
$1.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Satellites in geostationary orbit face limited operational lifespans due to fuel constraints, orbital slot congestion, and the risk of becoming non‑functional debris. Operators lack affordable, autonomous means to relocate, extend the life of, or safely de‑orbit these assets, while space debris threatens the sustainability of high‑value orbital regions.
Solution
Kurs Orbital offers the ARCap Module, an autonomous rendezvous and docking system derived from the heritage KURS technology that has performed over 300 successful dockings since 1985. The module enables an on‑orbit servicer to attach to client satellites, using its own propulsion to relocate them to new GEO slots, raise or lower their orbits, or perform controlled de‑orbiting for end‑of‑life disposal. The same capability supports inspection missions, allowing high‑resolution imaging of a satellite’s exterior from a safe distance. By providing fully autonomous docking, machine‑vision acquisition, and integrated propulsion, Kurs Orbital delivers a reusable servicing platform that can extend satellite revenue streams and mitigate debris without requiring extensive ground‑based interventions.
Target Audience
Primary customers are commercial satellite operators and GEO fleet managers seeking to extend satellite lifetimes, relocate assets, or safely de‑orbit non‑responsive spacecraft, as well as government agencies responsible for space debris mitigation.
Features
- Autonomous rendezvous and docking using proven KURS heritage hardware and software, with over three decades of flight heritage
- Integrated machine‑vision, radar, and lidar sensors for precise target acquisition and relative navigation
- On‑board propulsion system on the servicer to perform orbit modification, GEO relocation, and controlled de‑orbit maneuvers for attached clients
- Modular inspection capability delivering high‑resolution imagery of client spacecraft from several kilometers away
- Scalable architecture designed for GEO, supporting high‑value revenue‑generating satellites and large‑scale debris removal missions
- Fully autonomous operation reducing the need for ground control and enabling rapid, repeatable servicing cycles