Orbit Boy
Air-launch project for small satellites using a transport aircraft. The concept drops a multistage launcher at altitude and then ignites the rocket system, reducing dependence on a conventional ground spaceport.
| Organisation | Orbit Boy |
|---|---|
| Ukrainian connection | Founded by a Ukrainian team; technology core and project origin are Ukrainian |
| Main country | Ukraineinternational structure |
| Countries involved | UkrainePolandItalyMalaysia |
| Presence abroad | Poland — space-ecosystem cooperation; Italy — Comiso infrastructure; Malaysia — Gading Group Berhad and partners. The board includes international experts with NASA and Australian-market experience. |
| Founders and key people | Yurii Alekseev; Lyubomyr Sabadosh; Volodymyr Usov |
| Stage and heritage | High-altitude air-drop testing; further suborbital/orbital stages announced |
| Official website | orbitboy.rocks |
Note on status: Current as of 14 Aug 2026; see the cited sources.
Checked 2026-08-14