Space Ocean Signs LOI with Orbital Robotics to Explore Integration of Advanced Space Manipulation Technologies

Brownsville, TX 9/8/2025 – Space Ocean Corp, a leader in orbital logistics and in-space resource delivery, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Orbital Robotics Corp, a pioneering developer of autonomous robotic systems for space applications. The LOI outlines a collaborative path toward integrating Orbital Robotics’ cutting-edge manipulation and docking technologies into future Space Ocean spacecraft.

Under the terms of the LOI, the two companies will work together to evaluate Orbital Robotics’ robotic arm and autonomous rendezvous systems for potential deployment aboard Space Ocean satellites and in-space platforms. If the technology meets defined performance metrics, Space Ocean intends to procure and integrate the systems into its next-generation missions, scaling to an anticipated 15 robotic manipulators per year by 2030.

“Our vision for orbital infrastructure demands technologies that are both intelligent and modular,” said Paul S. Mamakos, CEO of Space Ocean Corp. “Orbital Robotics brings a rare combination of technical sophistication and autonomy that aligns with our long-term strategy to build sustainable, serviceable, and scalable platforms in orbit.”

As part of the collaboration, the companies will also explore the co-development of a grappling fixture and end-effector system to support robotic manipulation of station modules, as well as hardware-in-the-loop testing for rendezvous and docking operations. Orbital Robotics’ AI-enabled architecture provides autonomous RPOD (rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking) and in-space servicing capabilities that enhance both mission flexibility and operational longevity while maintaining a high degree of trustworthiness and reliability.

“We’re excited to collaborate with Space Ocean, a company that shares our vision of modular, intelligent infrastructure beyond Earth orbit,” said Aaron Borger, CEO of Orbital Robotics Corp. “This partnership allows us to validate and scale our technology for commercial and civil space applications alike.”

The LOI reflects growing alignment between two companies working to unlock the next era of autonomous orbital logistics and infrastructure deployment.

About Space Ocean Corp

Space Ocean Corp is building the first integrated space logistics platform focused on resource transfer, storage and delivery beyond Earth orbit. It will provide in-Space refueling, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Data as a Service (DaaS) and resources for space laboratories and pharmaceutical R&D. https://spaceoceancorp.com/ 

About Orbital Robotics Corp

Orbital Robotics develops robotic systems with mission-critical AI for space-based servicing, assembly, and manufacturing. Their patent-pending technologies enable autonomous RPOD and spacecraft manipulation, supporting mission assurance and risk-reduction in orbital environments. https://www.orbital-robots.com/