Graviron Aerospace Unveils Orbit Keeper Program for Space Debris Removal and Satellite Servicing

June 2026

Graviron Aerospace today announced Orbit Keeper, the company’s flagship program focused on developing reusable orbital drones for space debris removal, satellite servicing, inspection, and in-space operations.

Orbit Keeper represents Graviron’s first major step toward its long-term mission of building the infrastructure needed for a permanent human and industrial presence in space.

Earth orbit is becoming increasingly crowded.

Every year, more satellites are launched to support communications, navigation, Earth observation, scientific research, and national security missions. At the same time, inactive satellites, spent rocket stages, and other forms of space debris continue to accumulate in orbit, creating growing risks for future missions and critical infrastructure in space.

Governments, commercial operators, and space agencies around the world are actively exploring new ways to extend satellite lifetimes, improve orbital safety, and reduce the growing challenge of space debris. Recent efforts in satellite servicing, orbital logistics, and in-space refueling highlight a broader shift toward maintaining and supporting spacecraft in orbit rather than simply replacing them. This transition is expected to play a major role in the future space economy.

Orbit Keeper is Graviron Aerospace’s response to that challenge.

The program is focused on the development of reusable orbital drones capable of performing a range of missions, including spacecraft inspection, satellite servicing, debris removal, relocation of inactive assets, and future support for in-space infrastructure.

Rather than relying on single-use systems designed for one mission, Graviron’s vision is to develop vehicles capable of operating repeatedly in orbit, reducing costs and increasing the availability of critical in-space services.

“Space is becoming more active every year, but the infrastructure needed to maintain and support spacecraft has not kept pace,” said Atul Raj, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Graviron Aerospace.

“Orbit Keeper is our first step toward changing that. We believe future spacecraft should be serviced, maintained, inspected, and eventually upgraded in space instead of being abandoned when something goes wrong. The long-term future of space will depend on infrastructure, and Orbit Keeper is where we begin.”

The company plans to advance Orbit Keeper through a phased development approach that includes mission architecture studies, simulation environments, autonomous operations research, and future demonstration missions.

While Orbit Keeper is initially focused on space debris removal and satellite servicing, the technologies being developed through the program are intended to support a broader future that includes orbital logistics, in-space manufacturing, resource utilization, and deep-space infrastructure.

Graviron Aerospace believes the same capabilities required to inspect, repair, and move spacecraft around Earth will eventually help enable larger industrial systems beyond Earth orbit.

Future updates regarding technical milestones, research programs, partnerships, hiring opportunities, and development progress under the Orbit Keeper program will be shared through the Graviron Aerospace newsroom.

About Orbit Keeper

Orbit Keeper is Graviron Aerospace’s flagship program focused on reusable orbital drones for space debris removal, satellite servicing, inspection, and in-space operations.

About Graviron Aerospace

Graviron Aerospace is a San Francisco based aerospace company developing reusable orbital drones for space debris removal and satellite servicing. The company’s long-term mission is to build the infrastructure that will enable in-space manufacturing, deep-space logistics, and humanity’s expansion beyond Earth.

The Team, Graviron Aerospace, Inc.