Orbitt Space Secures $1M to Power Next-Gen Satellites in Ultra-Low Earth Orbit
• Ahmedabad-based Orbitt Space raises $1 million pre-seed funding led by pi Ventures and IIMA Ventures.
• Developing innovative air-breathing electric propulsion system for satellites in Ultra-Low Earth Orbit (below 250 km).
• Funding will accelerate product development, prototype testing, and engineering team expansion.
Ahmedabad startup Orbitt Space, a spacetech company, has raised $1 million in a pre-seed round of investment, led by pi Ventures, with the participation of IIMA Ventures. The investment is a milestone towards the ambitious venture of the startup to open up the nascent frontier of Ultra-Low Earth Orbit (ULEO) below 250 kilometers in altitude.
Founded in early 2025 by former ISRO scientists Christopher Parmar and Anupam Kumar, Orbitt Space is developing a next-generation air-breathing electric propulsion system specifically designed for satellites operating in ULEO. Unlike traditional systems that rely solely on stored fuel, this cutting-edge propulsion method harnesses atmospheric particles to generate thrust. The method has the promise of massively increasing satellite lifetimes, decreasing fuel reliance, and lowering operational expenses, in addition to allowing real-time communication and high-resolution imaging because of the low orbital height.
The $1 million investment will be utilized to speed up product development, construct and test functional prototypes, and grow the core engineering team with the best aerospace and deep-tech talent. The firm also wants to fortify research collaborations and prepare for near-term in-orbit demonstrations.
CEO and Co-founder Christopher Parmar highlighted the significance of this innovation, noting, "Ultra-Low Earth Orbit presents a huge opportunity in terms of speed, efficiency, and sustainability but one that's largely unmapped because of technical hurdles. Our propulsion technology is meant to overcome those obstacles and reveal a new level of orbital value."
Investors seconded this faith. pi Ventures, which is renowned for investing in impactful deeptech solutions, pointed to Orbitt's singular combination of scientific depth and commercial promise. An IIMA Ventures spokesperson further said Orbitt is positioning India on the cutting edge of next-generation satellite innovation, making orbits that were once thought to be unfeasible for long-term operations accessible.
As the world players move toward satellite constellations in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Orbitt Space is going even lower focusing harder. By innovating propulsion technology for ULEO, the new company is not only getting into the global space race it's rewriting the map.
• Developing innovative air-breathing electric propulsion system for satellites in Ultra-Low Earth Orbit (below 250 km).
• Funding will accelerate product development, prototype testing, and engineering team expansion.
Ahmedabad startup Orbitt Space, a spacetech company, has raised $1 million in a pre-seed round of investment, led by pi Ventures, with the participation of IIMA Ventures. The investment is a milestone towards the ambitious venture of the startup to open up the nascent frontier of Ultra-Low Earth Orbit (ULEO) below 250 kilometers in altitude.
Founded in early 2025 by former ISRO scientists Christopher Parmar and Anupam Kumar, Orbitt Space is developing a next-generation air-breathing electric propulsion system specifically designed for satellites operating in ULEO. Unlike traditional systems that rely solely on stored fuel, this cutting-edge propulsion method harnesses atmospheric particles to generate thrust. The method has the promise of massively increasing satellite lifetimes, decreasing fuel reliance, and lowering operational expenses, in addition to allowing real-time communication and high-resolution imaging because of the low orbital height.
The $1 million investment will be utilized to speed up product development, construct and test functional prototypes, and grow the core engineering team with the best aerospace and deep-tech talent. The firm also wants to fortify research collaborations and prepare for near-term in-orbit demonstrations.
CEO and Co-founder Christopher Parmar highlighted the significance of this innovation, noting, "Ultra-Low Earth Orbit presents a huge opportunity in terms of speed, efficiency, and sustainability but one that's largely unmapped because of technical hurdles. Our propulsion technology is meant to overcome those obstacles and reveal a new level of orbital value."
Investors seconded this faith. pi Ventures, which is renowned for investing in impactful deeptech solutions, pointed to Orbitt's singular combination of scientific depth and commercial promise. An IIMA Ventures spokesperson further said Orbitt is positioning India on the cutting edge of next-generation satellite innovation, making orbits that were once thought to be unfeasible for long-term operations accessible.
As the world players move toward satellite constellations in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Orbitt Space is going even lower focusing harder. By innovating propulsion technology for ULEO, the new company is not only getting into the global space race it's rewriting the map.
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