United States / Germany · Compute satellite
This project focuses on computing aboard a satellite.
Orbital-1 is the first purpose-built spacecraft in Orbital's proposed computing constellation, targeted for 2028. Reflex leads bus design and system integration under a development agreement; September 2026 material describes peak power approaching 250 kW.
Orbital · In development
Scope: Shared computing & storage · A shared computing or storage platform, or a program developing that infrastructure. Classification describes intended use, not operating capacity.
Full technical comparison, configurations and availability →
View all project relationship records →
Source says approaching 250 kW; approximately preserves that qualifier. It is not observed output or a replacement for the older fleet architecture's different power boundary.
As of
Primary source ↗Proposed fleet ceiling. This is not the quantity in the Reflex development agreement or an Orbital-1 order.
As of
Primary source ↗Figures retain their disclosed units and scope. Launched hardware does not establish demonstrated performance; targets may change. Not disclosed means no figure in the reviewed sources.
Satellite bus design and space-system integration for Orbital-1 and the planned follow-on constellation.
Development agreement and exclusive platform role; production orders and contract value are not disclosed.
Announced 10 Sept 2026 · Evidence checked 24 Sept 2026
Orbital selects Reflex Aerospace (opens in a new tab)Manual review 30 Oct 2026. Reflex confirms planned passive radiation cooling and large-array power architecture. Peak design power remains separate from IT load, solar generation and total operating demand. Older generic production hardware, mass and span remain held without mission mapping. Primary body last observed 23 Oct, 09:48 UTC. Source monitoring: ongoing. Source collection and substantive profile review are separate checks. Plans and dates may change.
Reflex Aerospace (opens in a new tab)Verified announcements and milestones linked to this project, newest first.
Reflex is selected to design the satellite bus for Orbital-1 and the planned constellation.
Separate 2027 hosted demonstration and 2028 Orbital-1 target; large constellation remains a proposal.
Orbital announced a USD 5 million company pre-seed round supporting Pathfinder, initial Orbital-1 development and Factory-1 manufacturing. No separate allocation to Orbital-1 or investor-to-project contract is disclosed.
