Astronaut Christina Koch puts Orbit Fab’s "Gas Station in Space " equipment through its paces on the International Space Station.
Astronaut Christina Koch puts Orbit Fab’s liquid transfer technology demonstration equipment through its paces on the International Space Station. Credit: NASA.

The concept of propellant depots, or “Gas Stations in Space,” has been around for decades. There are now several companies trying to take the concept and turn into reality.

On this weeks episode of the Space Economy podcast, my guest is Daniel Faber, Co-founder and CEO of Orbit Fab, a startup with a focus on on-obit spacecraft servicing to start. They’ve already completed a technology demonstration on the International Space Station, they’ve raised some money, and they’re one of those companies trying to make the concept of fuel depots in space, a reality.

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Marc Boucher is an entrepreneur, writer, editor, podcaster and publisher. He is the founder of SpaceQ Media. Marc has 30+ years working in various roles in media, space sector not-for-profits, and internet content development.

Marc started his first Internet creator content business in 1992 and hasn't looked back. When not working Marc loves to explore Canada, the world and document nature through his photography.

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