D-Orbit is a private aerospace company headquartered in Italy that provides space tug services, also called orbital transfer vehicles, for satellite deployment. The company has operated commercial ION missions since September 2020, deploying satellites for clients including Planet Labs, EnduroSat and Kleos Space, and it maintains subsidiaries in Portugal, the United Kingdom and the United States through a joint venture called D-Orbit USA.
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Agency TypePrivate Italian aerospace company providing in-space logistics and orbital transfer vehicle services 1 Founded Year HeadquartersThe infobox names only the country, not a specific city. HeadLuca Rossettini, Chief Executive Officer (co-founder) 1 In the Other Atlases
- Also in Geography Atlas: Italy, located there.
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1. Wikipedia (space and spaceflight articles)
Wikimedia FoundationD-Orbit Wikipedia article, opening sentence
D-Orbit (as in de-orbit) is a private aerospace company, headquartered in Italy.
D-Orbit Wikipedia article, infobox Founded field
2011; 15 years ago (2011)
D-Orbit Wikipedia article, infobox Headquarters field
Italy
D-Orbit Wikipedia article, History section
D-Orbit was founded in 2011 by Luca Rossettini, chief executive officer (CEO), and Renato Panesi, chief commercial officer (CCO).
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