Infinite Orbits, the European leader in in-orbit servicing and Rendezvous & Proximity Operations (RPO), and leading space company Open Cosmos, which delivers end-to-end satellite missions and operational space infrastructure globally, have announced their partnership on a new Infinite Orbits’ Low Earth Orbit (LEO) mission designed to advance autonomous inspection and operational Space Situational Awareness (SSA) capabilities.

Bringing together two complementary spacecraft platforms, and nicknamed “Tom & Jerry” after the famous cartoon pairing, the project will see two satellites, “Tom”, a larger satellite, and “Jerry”, a smaller satellite, work together to demonstrate close-range manoeuvres and in-orbit interaction scenarios. The mission will support the validation of critical technologies for the future of orbital servicing, inspection, and Space Situational Awareness (SSA) enabling satellite “Tom” to safely approach, inspect, and capture close-range imagery of “Jerry” without ever catching it.

The collaboration reflects Infinite Orbits’ broader strategy of extending operational expertise already demonstrated in GEO into future LEO inspection and servicing missions. As in-orbit servicing capabilities continue to evolve, the mission represents an important step toward validating future inspection, life-extension, and operational servicing architectures across multiple orbital environments.

Combining Infinite Orbits’ expertise in autonomous rendezvous, proximity operations, and in-orbit servicing with Open Cosmos’ satellite platforms and mission infrastructure capabilities, the programme aims to contribute to the fast deployment of the next generation of resilient, sovereign, cost-effective and autonomous European space operations.

Planned for launch in mid 2027, the mission reflects Europe’s growing focus on sovereign operational infrastructure, orbital resilience, and autonomous in-orbit capabilities.

As orbital activity continues to grow, in-orbit services and SSA are becoming increasingly important capabilities for governments, institutions, and commercial operators seeking greater protection, optimisation, and operational awareness of strategic assets and fleets in orbit.

Together, both companies aim to support the development of next-generation operational space systems for commercial, institutional, and governmental applications.

Adel Haddoud, CEO of Infinite Orbits, commented: “Tom & Jerry represents an important next step in the evolution of operational in-orbit servicing capabilities in Europe. By extending our servicing and RPO expertise from GEO into LEO demonstration missions, we are helping lay the foundations for future innovative but competitive in orbit services. Europe now has a unique opportunity to strengthen both commercial and sovereign operational capabilities in orbit and develop the technologies required to maintain, protect, and optimise strategic space infrastructure for the long term.” He added “Beyond the mission itself, the collaboration also reinforces Infinite Orbits’ growing European footprint, including its presence in Spain through its Barcelona affiliate, and reflects both companies’ commitment to strengthening European industrial and operational capabilities through long-term partnerships.”

Under the collaboration, Infinite Orbits has contracted Open Cosmos to design, build and deliver the programme infrastructure, including the manufacture of the satellites and the integration of IOs’ vision based RPO solution, inspection and Space Situational Awareness (SSA) subsystems.

Rafel Jorda Siquier, CEO at Open Cosmos, added: “Our collaboration with Infinite Orbits represents an important step forward in how Europe develops and protects its space infrastructure. As activity in orbit continues to increase, operators need greater visibility, autonomy and resilience to manage assets safely and effectively. By combining advanced Space Situational Awareness technologies with close-range inspection capabilities, this partnership will help lay the foundations for a new generation of intelligent and secure in-orbit services.”

As Europe accelerates investment into orbital resilience, space security, and sovereign operational capabilities, initiatives such as this highlight the importance of cross-border collaboration between European space leaders.

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