Epic Aerospace

We are launching the first reusable space-tug, and connecting every point in space.

Created: 2020-01-09

Updated: 2022-09-18

Company - Epic Aerospace

Founded
Country: 2017; USA

Website: Epic Aerospace

Social

Service - Chimera

Classification: In-Space Transportation

Category: Space Tug
In-Space Logistics

Fields: In-Space Transportation
Transport Service (In-Space)
Transport Service (LEO-GEO)

Status: 3) Development

First launch: ?

Once the startup has proven the reliability of the tugs placing satellites in LEO, then they will use the tugs to place satellites in geostationary orbit (GEO). The space tugs get transported into space via a traditional two-stage launch vehicle and then deploy to maneuver satellites into their final orbit. The tugs will then refuel and repeat the process until the end of its operational life.

Sources

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[1] https://epic-aerospace.com/

[2] https://twitter.com/TaliesinSpace/status/1163652000107651072

[3] https://www.forbes.com/sites/frederickdaso/2020/01/07/epic-aerospace-a-y-combinator-space-startup-is-building-a-satellite-transportation-network/#6d56cc812090

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