As satellites age, the clocks that power our financial systems could falter, so Infinite Orbits is stepping in to keep them running.
French spacetech startup Infinite Orbits has raised €40 million in a new funding round to accelerate the growth of its satellite servicing business. The investment will allow the company to scale its fleet of life-extension and inspection spacecraft and expand operations across Europe.
Infinite Orbits focuses on geostationary (GEO) satellites, providing services that include inspection, maintenance, and life-extension to help extend the operational lifespan of existing satellites.
The company uses autonomous, vision-based navigation software that enables its servicer satellites to rendezvous with clients’ spacecraft and perform in-orbit operations with high precision. The funding will support the deployment of additional servicer satellites, enhance its autonomous systems, and develop the operational infrastructure needed for large-scale satellite servicing across the continent.
The startup’s CEO, Adel Haddoud, emphasized that the investment demonstrates confidence in Infinite Orbits’ vision to become a European leader in the emerging in-orbit services market.
Satellite servicing plays a vital role in maintaining the functionality and reliability of satellites that form the backbone of global navigation systems, including GNSS constellations used for timing and positioning. These systems are critical to financial services, where precise timestamps are essential for transaction processing, fraud detection, and trading operations. Ensuring that navigation satellites remain operational and accurate reduces the risk of timing disruptions and enhances the resilience of financial networks that depend on GPS signals.
Infinite Orbits’ approach addresses a growing need as satellites age and the demand for dependable in-orbit operations increases. By enabling operators to extend the life of their satellites rather than replacing them, the company contributes to sustainability in space and reduces the costs associated with satellite deployment. The company’s technology is expected to have broader applications, including for Earth observation, telecommunications, and emergency communications, while also strengthening Europe’s position in the competitive space technology sector.
With this funding round, Infinite Orbits is positioned to lead the satellite servicing industry, providing both commercial and critical infrastructure clients with solutions that enhance operational reliability and extend satellite lifespans. The company plans to continue refining its autonomous servicing capabilities and expand its service offerings, ensuring that satellites powering vital services, including GNSS-dependent financial systems, remain dependable well into the future.
