InterORB

InterORB is a technology company that develops orbital data networks and satellite deployment services. It provides end-to-end solutions for small-satellite operators, including mission design, spacecraft integration, launch deployment, and ground-network operations. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, the company positions itself as a provider of open, scalable space infrastructure for researchers, startups, and commercial operators.

Founded in the early 2010s by aerospace engineers and software developers, InterORB grew from a university collaboration into a global provider with a growing network of ground stations and modular satellite platforms. The company emphasizes interoperability, favoring open standards and partnerships with academic institutions and industry players to lower barriers to space access.

InterORB's products and services include the InterORB Network (ION), a distributed data-relay and command-and-control platform that connects CubeSats and small satellites through a worldwide ground-station grid; the InterORB CubeSat Bus (ICB), a modular spacecraft bus designed for rapid payload integration; and deployment services that support launches from multiple launch providers using standardized adapters. Additional offerings cover mission design, telemetry, tracking, and data analytics, as well as an operations portal for customers.

Technology-wise, InterORB relies on modular hardware, automated testing, and on-board software designed for reliability in small satellites. It supports open interfaces, containerized software components, and encryption for telemetry and command links, aiming to meet CCSDS-like standards and ensure multi-vendor interoperability. The company competes in the growing small-satellite services market and collaborates with universities and industry partners to advance space-based data services.