Startup Spaceium, which plans to create a network of orbital stations for refueling and repairs in space, demonstrated an actuator for its robotic manipulator in space. Intensive tests of the actuator, who flew on Transporter-15 (SpaceX Falcon missions 9 in November last year) confirmed its accuracy. 10 February 2026 year, the company said, that it is the most accurate robotic refueling actuator, which has ever been tested in orbit — more than u 70 times more accurate than robotic manipulators, that are currently working in space.
For reference: Spaceium is an American company with a Canadian subsidiary, founded in 2023 year
A second Spaceium mission is scheduled to launch later this year. Over the next two to three years, the startup will launch the first station from the refueling network in various orbits. In this way, Spaceium aims to offer a low-cost option for orbital vehicles and spacecraft, which are headed for the Moon or Mars. Spacecraft will be able to fly to its stations in low Earth orbit, to obtain cryogenic or non-cryogenic fuel to increase flight range. Spaceium can store from 10 to 30 metric tons of fuel during 10 years in orbit, making their prices competitive in the industry. In the long term, the stations will also offer spacecraft inspection and repair.
Source: https://spacenews.com