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Exo-ORB

Orbes autonomous free-flying inspection satellite.

by ORBES · Unveiled Jul 27, 2026

DevelopmentSpacecraftSpaceUnveiledJul 27, 2026

Autonomous free-flying spacecraft from Orbes designed to fly near a host spacecraft and collect close-range inspection imagery.

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    Exo-ORB unveiled

    Orbes revealed Exo-ORB alongside an agreement to image a Symphony Space station.

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    NewsORBES Unveils Exo-ORB Maintenance Spacecraft

    Payload · Jul 27, 2026 · Supports: System, System milestone

    “Exo-ORB is the external alternative, designed to fly 10 m to 20 m away from its host spacecraft to perform up-close inspection on-orbit with a high-res camera.”
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    NewsOrbes unveils Exo-ORB and agreement with Symphony Space

    SpaceNews · Jul 27, 2026 · Supports: System, System milestone

    “Southern California startup Orbes announced an agreement July 27 to send Exo-ORB, a free-flying satellite, to gather imagery of an uncrewed Symphony Space station.”

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