What Kall Morris Inc does

Kall Morris Inc (KMI) is a US-based in-space logistics and orbital debris remediation company founded in late 2019 and headquartered in Marquette, Michigan. The company develops and integrates In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) technology aimed at capturing unprepared orbital debris and extending the useful life of space assets. Its product portfolio centers on three named technologies: REACCH, a robotic end-effector that uses gecko-inspired biomimetic adhesion to grasp debris without expending energy on grip strength; Laelaps, an electric-propulsion (Hall-effect thruster) spacecraft designed for rendezvous, retrieval, and relocation of satellites; and Shepard, a planned in-orbit collection station intended to serve as a home port for the Laelaps fleet (Phase 2 development).

KMI commercializes its technology through three service lines: End-of-Life Services (satellite relocation and deorbit), Orbit Change Maneuvers (in-orbit mobility and repositioning), and Active Debris Removal (ADR). Revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed; the company's go-to-market is anchored on US federal procurement — including AFWERX, SpaceWerx, and SDA Tap Lab relationships — supported by SBA HUBZone small business certification, which provides a 10% price evaluation preference. The primary customer segments are commercial satellite operators (for relocation and end-of-life services) and government space agencies (NASA and DoD) for debris remediation and technology demonstration. The company's first flight milestone was the REACCH payload reaching the ISS aboard NASA's SpaceX CRS-31 mission in November 2024; Laelaps has not yet completed a commercial capture mission based on available evidence.

Name

Kall Morris Inc

Legal name

Kall Morris Incorporated

Website

https://www.kmi.space

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kall Morris Inc is a US in-space logistics company that develops biomimetic robotic capture technology (REACCH) and an electric-propulsion servicing spacecraft (Laelaps) to provide end-of-life relocation, orbit change, and active debris removal services for commercial satellite operators and US government agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

In-Space Servicing and Logistics

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Space Logistics & In-Orbit Servicing (Refueling, Tug, Debris Removal) (IMABACAM)

Keywords

• Orbital debris removal
• In-space logistics
• Satellite servicing
• Spacecraft robotics
• Active debris remediation

Headquarters

HQ city

Marquette

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kall Morris Inc provides in-space logistics services — branded as "Relocation as a Service" — for commercial satellite operators and government space agencies, covering end-of-life relocation/reorbiting, orbit change maneuvers, and active removal of orbital debris. Service delivery is enabled by KMI's proprietary REACCH robotic end-effector (gecko-inspired dry-adhesion capture of unprepared debris) and the Laelaps servicing spacecraft (Hall-effect thruster electric propulsion), with the planned Shepard orbital collection station extending fleet reach in later phases.

Product overview

Kall Morris Inc is a space logistics and orbital debris remediation company offering a integrated suite of in-space servicing products. The portfolio centers on three proprietary technologies: REACCH (a robotic end-effector for capturing unprepared debris using gecko-inspired adhesion), Laelaps (a capable spacecraft for rendezvous and retrieval missions utilizing electric propulsion), and the planned Shepard collection station. Combined with end-of-life, orbit change, and active debris removal services, KMI provides comprehensive 'Relocation as a Service' for satellites and debris management across near-Earth orbit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• REACCH: Spacecraft end effector capable of grasping orbital debris unprepared with gecko-material inspired technology for minimal energy consumption
• Laelaps
• Shepard

Products and services

• End-of-Life Services

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• NounminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Since 2023, KMI has been working with Noun to discuss orbital debris, space, and innovation with elementary students across the US. Noun creates educational media content for elementary school students and educators.
• ISS (International Space Station)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKMI's REACCH system has been tested aboard the International Space Station, demonstrating the company's technology in space environment as part of their path to commercial debris removal services.
• AFWERXcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFWERX is an Air Force innovation program that has partnered with KMI to support development of space debris removal and ISAM technologies.
• SpaceWerxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpaceWerx is a Space Force innovation arm partnered with KMI to advance orbital debris remediation and space sustainability solutions.
• SDA Tap LabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSDA (Space Development Agency) Tap Lab partnership supporting KMI's technology development and mission capabilities.
• NOCTRL+UPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNOCTRL+UP is a partner supporting KMI's innovation and technology development initiatives.
• SBA (Small Business Administration)coreOthersSBA certifies KMI as a HUBZone certified small business, validating the company meets requirements for preferential federal contracting consideration including 35% employees living in HUBZone and 51% US citizen ownership.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Turion Space: Turion Space builds small spacecraft for satellite servicing, debris removal, and orbital inspection. It is a comparable early-stage US-based ISAM startup targeting defense and commercial customers in the same niche as KMI.
• Orbit Fab: Orbit Fab is developing in-space refueling infrastructure (RAPID propellant depots). While focused on refueling rather than ADR, it represents an adjacent in-space servicing startup building commercial on-orbit services that KMI's Shepard collection station could complement.
• Atomos Space: Atomos Space is developing orbital transfer vehicles (Quark and Gluon) for satellite servicing and repositioning. Like KMI, it is a pre-commercial space logistics startup targeting in-space mobility services.
• Rogue Space Systems: Rogue Space Systems offers satellite servicing including inspection, relocation, and deorbit using small spacecraft. It is a comparable early-stage ISAM company targeting commercial and government customers similar to KMI's segments.

Direct peers

• ClearSpace: ClearSpace is a Swiss-based ADR company contracted by ESA for the ClearSpace-1 mission to remove a Vega rocket upper stage. It directly competes with KMI in capturing unprepared orbital debris using robotic capture mechanisms.
• Momentus: Momentus builds orbital transfer vehicles (Vigoride) for last-mile satellite delivery and in-space transportation. It overlaps with KMI's planned orbit change maneuver and relocation services in the smallsat market.
• Astroscale: Astroscale is the most advanced commercial active debris removal company, with ELSA-d on-orbit demonstration completed and multiple government contracts. It directly competes with KMI in ADR and end-of-life satellite services using comparable rendezvous-and-capture architectures.
• D-Orbit: D-Orbit provides in-space transportation, satellite deployment, and end-of-life services using its ION Satellite Carrier. It competes with KMI's Laelaps in orbital maneuvering and satellite relocation, though with flight-proven heritage KMI lacks.

Others

• Privateer (now part of Aalyria): Privateer builds space situational awareness and orbital debris tracking analytics. KMI collaborated with Privateer on the Fresnel project to explore debris removal mission economics, making it a thematic ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Northrop Grumman (SpaceLogistics / MRV): Northrop Grumman's SpaceLogistics subsidiary operates the Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV) and is developing the Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV). It is the incumbent leader in commercial satellite servicing and directly overlaps with KMI's planned mission extension and relocation services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds11 records

Investors12 records

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M&A

Investments

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