

High Thrust Space Vehicles for Satellite Defense
Orbital Operations is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.
High Thrust Space Vehicles for Satellite Defense
Existing orbital vehicles cannot maneuver fast enough to deliver intercept, defense, or repositioning capability when needed.
Orbital Operations is building Astraeus, a high-thrust vehicle for satellite maneuvering and defense from LEO to cislunar orbit.
The page cites tested liquid-hydrogen active cooling and storage technology, and claims delivery of maneuver capability within hours rather than months.
Founded by aerospace veterans Ben Schleuniger and Ross Doherty, who bring over 15 years of combined experience from NASA and SpaceX; the company has raised $8.8M.
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