Company - Growbotics Space
Product/Service
- Classification
- In-Space Transportation
- Category
- On-Orbit Servicing
Reusable Satellite
Space Robotics
Consulting Service
- Fields
- In-Space Satellite Servicing
On-Orbit Servicing
Reusable
- Status
- Cancelled, Early stage
- First launch
- Not applicable
LOOP Mission
- The LOOP mission, led by Growbotics Space in collaboration with Thales Alenia Space, and 3Keel proposes to develop a comprehensive strategy for refurbishing satellites in Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) and advancing circular economy principles in a commercially viable way.
- This project is funded by the European Space Agency - ESA Open Space Innovation Platform (OSIP) as part of the System Studies for the Circular Economy in Space Campaign.
- This study encompasses the design of satellites optimised for refurbishment, identification of valuable servicing processes, conceptualisation of new satellite architectures, and development of circular design principles for space. Key components of the proposed mission include the design of satellite subsystems that allow for seamless upgrades, such as robotic tools, standardised interfaces, and modular architectures.
LOOP: Preparing the foundations of circular on-orbit economy through a commercial refurbishment mission of a spacecraft in GEO
This proposal outlines the LOOP mission, led by Growbotics, Thales Alenia Space, and 3Keel to develop a comprehensive strategy for refurbishing satellites in Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) and advancing circular economy principles in a commercially viable way. The team's vision focuses on establishing the necessary infrastructure to support a circular on-orbit economy, with a particular emphasis on refurbishable GEO satellite platforms.
Status Comment
As of August 2025, website describes a consulting company. Thus, marking the status as Cancelled, but company is likely alive.
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