Orbitt Space Raises $1 mn to Build Sustainable Satellite Systems
The funds will also be used to accelerate engineering, grow their team of top-tier scientists, and conduct rigorous prototype testing.
Ahmedabad-based space-tech startup Orbitt Space has secured $1 million in pre-seed funding, led by pi Ventures with support from IIMA Ventures.
This investment will fuel the company’s development of cutting-edge air-breathing electric propulsion systems and advanced satellite bus platforms designed for Ultra Low Earth Orbit (ULEO)—an underutilised orbital zone below 250 km altitude.
"ULEO is the cleanest and most strategic orbit around Earth, yet it has remained inaccessible until now. Our electric propulsion system will change that, enabling satellites to operate longer missions at low altitudes while delivering advanced imaging and data capabilities without contributing to orbital pollution," CEO Christopher Parmar, said.
The funds will also be used to accelerate engineering, grow their team of top-tier scientists, and conduct rigorous prototype testing.
Orbitt’s 200 kg-class agile satellite bus will support missions in Earth observation, telecom, climate monitoring, and more—delivering sharper imaging and lower latency from cleaner, low-altitude orbits.
Founded in early 2025 by ex-ISRO scientists Christopher Parmar (CEO) and Anupam Kumar (CTO), Orbitt aims to revolutionise satellite operations in ULEO by addressing major challenges like high atmospheric drag and limited onboard fuel.
Their novel propulsion technology, which uses atmospheric gases as propellant, eliminates the need for conventional fuel, enabling longer, more sustainable missions.
