Orbot-1 & Orbot-2
SpaceX Falcon 9 · SSO
About Orbot-1 & Orbot-2
Orbot-1 and Orbot-2 are twin ESPA-class spacecraft designed for rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking (RPO/D) demonstrations in sun-synchronous orbit. Launch is scheduled for early 2028, followed by LEOP and commissioning; RPO execution begins Q1–Q2 2028 at the earliest.
Each 250 kg spacecraft features full six-degrees-of-freedom (6DOF) maneuvering capability, enabling precise relative navigation, approach, and physical docking with cooperative and non-cooperative targets. A multi-spectral sensing suite provides visible, infrared, and LIDAR imaging for target characterization and navigation.
The twin-spacecraft architecture allows Rogue to demonstrate cooperative mission profiles — one Orbot™ inspects while the other maneuvers, or both operate independently on parallel tasking. This mission establishes the operational foundation for the full Orbot™ fleet, validating the autonomous RPO/D capabilities required for commercial payload hosting, inspection, space domain awareness, and future ISAM operations.
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Technical Specs
| Form Factor | ESPA-class (250 kg each) |
|---|---|
| Spacecraft Count | 2 (twin pair) |
| Orbit | SSO |
| Launch Date | Early 2028 |
| Launch Vehicle | SpaceX Falcon 9 |
| Propulsion | Impulsive, Electric, and 6-DOF RCS |
| Sensors | Multi-spectral (VIS, IR, LIDAR) |
| Mission Type | RPO/D demonstration |
| Status | In Development |
Key Capabilities
Rendezvous & Docking
Full autonomous rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking with cooperative and non-cooperative targets using 6DOF maneuvering.
Multi-Spectral Sensing
Visible, infrared, and LIDAR imaging for target characterization, anomaly detection, and precision navigation during proximity operations.
Formation Flying
Twin-spacecraft cooperative operations — synchronized maneuvering, coordinated inspection, and parallel tasking across multiple targets.
ISAM Enabling Architecture
Operational foundation for future in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM) through autonomous proximity operations and docking.
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OTP-2
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OTP-2B
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