ORiS
ORiS is a Turin-based spin-off of Politecnico di Torino that builds laser-based wireless power transmission systems delivering energy from ground, Earth orbit, and lunar orbit emitters to satellites, drones, and lunar surface assets. It serves satellite operators, defense drone operators, and space agencies on multi-year enterprise contracts.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2024
- HeadquartersTurin, Italy
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What ORiS does
ORiS Srl, headquartered in Turin, Italy, is a 2024 spin-off of Politecnico di Torino that develops laser-based wireless power transmission (WPT) systems for space and defense applications. The company's core technology uses space-qualified lasers with a dual-stage coarse-fine pointing system achieving sub-microradian accuracy, autonomous target detection and tracking, and tunable power outputs from 100 W to 3 kW (and up to 30 kW planned for lunar orbit emitters). ORiS offers a matched portfolio of emitters and receivers: a ground-based portable emitter (LOONA-2) for in-flight drone charging, an Earth Orbit emitter that works with existing triple-junction solar panels without hardware modification (validated in a 102-meter field test and planned for in-orbit demonstration via the ARAQYS-D3 mission in February 2027), and a Lunar Orbit emitter targeting a 10-satellite constellation to deliver up to 30 kW per satellite to the lunar surface. Its proposed business model combines hardware sales of emitters and receivers with a recurring Power-as-a-Service (PaaS) offering that charges satellite operators for energy delivered on demand, particularly during eclipses or peak load phases.
ORiS pursues an enterprise sales-led go-to-market targeting three primary use-case segments: satellite operators (Earth observation, payload hosting, communications) seeking eclipse-proof operation and higher payload power; defense and military drone operators needing extended endurance and reduced battery logistics (less than one hour of current tactical drone flight time, with 60% of logistical weight in batteries); and space agencies / lunar infrastructure builders (ASI, NASA Artemis, ESA) requiring continuous power through 14-Earth-day lunar nights. GTM signals include 'Book a Demo' CTAs, a direct sales channel to enterprise customers, and distribution supported by strategic partnerships with Thales Alenia Space, Telespazio Germany, Dcubed, and Astro Digital, alongside accelerator participation in CDL Space Stream, NATO DIANA, and ESA BIC Turin. Pricing is quote-based and contract-driven on multi-year terms, with no standardized tiers published.
The company is at a pre-commercial stage: it has completed a 102-meter ground test, secured non-dilutive recognition from NATO DIANA (December 2024) and La Repubblica (April 2025), and announced an in-orbit demonstration planned for February 2027, but has not disclosed commercial revenue, headcount beyond the founding team, or external equity funding.
ORiS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ORiS
- Legal name
- ORIS SRL
- Website
- https://oris-space.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2024
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- ORiS is a Turin-based spin-off of Politecnico di Torino that builds laser-based wireless power transmission systems delivering energy from ground, Earth orbit, and lunar orbit emitters to satellites, drones, and lunar surface assets. It serves satellite operators, defense drone operators, and space agencies on multi-year enterprise contracts.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ORiS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Wireless Power Transmission Systems
- NAICS
- Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419), Satellite Telecommunications (517410)
- SIC
- Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Space Payloads & Instruments (Sensors, Comms, EO/IR) (IMABACAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Satellite Network Operations & Capacity Services (NOC, Capacity Leasing, Managed Payload Services) (HDAIAJAI), Enterprise Satellite Connectivity & Managed Services (VSAT, SD-WAN over Satcom) (HDAIAJAB)
Keywords
Where ORiS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Turin
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
ORiS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Power-as-a-Service (PaaS): Satellite operators pay for wireless energy delivered on demand without requiring additional onboard hardware. Satellite receives power wirelessly during eclipses or peak demand phases. Revenue model aligns with the ARAQYS-D3 demonstration validating the PaaS concept.
- Wireless Power Transmission Hardware: Sale of proprietary laser emitters and receiver systems for ground-based, orbital, and lunar applications. Systems include ground emitters (LOONA series), satellite-based emitters, and drone receivers.
- Mission Operations Support: Telespazio Germany provides end-to-end ground segment and mission operations to support next-generation In-Orbit Servicing and satellite wireless recharge capabilities. Revenue generated through service contracts for mission operations.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Enterprise/custom solutions — drone power systems |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
ORiS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ORiS designs, develops, and sells laser-based wireless power transmission (WPT) systems that deliver energy wirelessly from ground-based, Earth-orbit, or lunar-orbit emitters to receivers on drones, satellites, and lunar surface assets. The company's core offerings include the LOONA-2 ground emitter, orbit-class and lunar emitter/receiver pairs, and a Power-as-a-Service (PaaS) subscription model for on-demand in-orbit energy delivery. These products are sold to satellite operators, defense organizations, and space agencies as custom-engineered enterprise solutions.
Product overview
ORiS offers a portfolio of laser-based wireless power transmission products and services for space and defense applications. The core offering consists of three emitter types (Ground-based, Earth Orbit, and Lunar Orbit emitters) paired with corresponding receiver modules (Drone, Earth Orbit, and Lunar Ground receivers). The LOONA-2 system serves as the ground-based demonstration platform. The company provides Power-as-a-Service (PaaS) for satellite operators, enabling wireless energy delivery without hardware modifications to existing satellites. The technology enables continuous operations during orbital eclipses, lunar nights, and extended drone missions through laser power beaming.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- LOONA-2 Ground-based Wireless Power Transmission System Ground-based laser power transmission system for wireless energy delivery to defense drones at distances exceeding 100 meters, with kilowatt-class transmission, real-time beam prediction algorithms, and integrated receiver tracking sensors.
- Ground-based Laser Emitter (LOONA series)
- Earth Orbit Emitter
- Lunar Orbit Emitter
- Power-as-a-Service (PaaS)
Quantifiable outcome
- 102-meter laser power transmission demonstrated in field test with LOONA-2 receiver tracking sensors and beam prediction algorithms validated
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use ORiS
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
ORiS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature9 records
ORiS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- DcubedcoreORiS is a selected international partner in Dcubed's ARAQYS-D3 mission, a pioneering in-orbit demonstration of next-generation power generation and power transmission technologies. ORiS contributes its advanced laser-based wireless power transmission technology, demonstrating optical power beaming capabilities in space. The mission validates the concept of Power-as-a-Service (PaaS) and is designed to launch as early as February 2027 aboard a SpaceX vehicle, with the satellite platform provided by Astro Digital. Thomas Sinn, CEO of Dcubed, stated that ORiS' participation significantly strengthens the mission by integrating advanced laser power beaming capabilities with Dcubed's in-orbit demonstration platform.
- Telespazio GermanycoreORiS Srl and Telespazio Germany GmbH signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a commercial collaboration under which Telespazio Germany provides full end-to-end ground segment and mission operations to support next-generation In-Orbit Servicing for satellite wireless recharge capabilities. The MoU brings together Telespazio's extensive experience in mission operations with ORiS' leadership in laser-based wireless power transmission technologies. Both companies will work together to explore and assess In-Orbit Services business, evaluating use in future missions and benefits for satellite constellations, institutional operators, and emerging space companies.
- Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) — Space StreammajorORiS was selected to join the CDL Space Stream, an internationally recognized programme at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, supporting early-stage deep-tech ventures. CDL brings together astronauts, scientists, entrepreneurs, and investors to accelerate commercial space technologies. The nine-month programme helps ORiS strengthen commercial execution, accelerate market readiness, and support international expansion.
- Thales Alenia SpacemajorORiS joined the Space Business Catalyst by Thales Alenia Space, a strategic initiative supporting forward-looking space technologies and fostering collaboration between startups and industry leaders. At the Demo Day, ORiS presented its prototype and approach to delivering energy in space through laser-based links. The team visited Thales Alenia Space facilities in Turin. Participation strengthens ORiS' development path alongside a global leader in the aerospace domain.
- ESA BIC TurinmajorORiS is proudly supported by ESA BIC Turin, one of Europe's most advanced accelerators for dual-use and deep tech innovation. ESA BIC provides business development support, funding access, and ecosystem connections for space startups.
- NATO DIANAmajorORiS is supported by NATO's DIANA programme, Europe's most advanced accelerator for dual-use and deep tech innovation in defence and security. ORiS was recognized as a NATO DIANA Innovator in December 2024.
- Fondazione SAFE — Security and Freedom for EuropeminorThe 102-meter LOONA-2 field test was conducted at the Calvarina Training & Testing Facility operated by Fondazione SAFE, a former NATO base serving as a national center for dual-use technology experimentation. Fondazione SAFE provided the testing environment instrumental for this stage of development.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
ORiS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Emrod: New Zealand-based developer of long-range wireless power transmission using electromagnetic beaming. Closest direct competitor to ORiS in the wireless power beaming category, though Emrod focuses on terrestrial applications while ORiS extends the technology to space.
- PowerLight Technologies: US-based company developing laser-based wireless power transmission for space and terrestrial applications. Closely comparable in core technology (laser power beaming) and dual-use orientation, including defense and satellite applications.
Emerging players
- Mynaric: German manufacturer of laser communication terminals for airborne and space-based platforms. Adjacent technology overlap (laser-based free-space optical links) and overlapping customer base (satellite operators, defense), but focused on data communications rather than power transmission.
- Dcubed: German in-space technology company developing in-orbit demonstration platforms and deployable structures. Direct partner on ARAQYS-D3 mission; comparable as a deep-tech space hardware startup pursuing in-orbit demonstrations.
- Astro Digital: US-based small satellite manufacturer providing the satellite platform for ORiS's ARAQYS-D3 mission. Comparable as a satellite bus provider serving Earth observation and demonstration missions with comparable customer overlap.
- AAC Clyde Space: Swedish small-satellite manufacturer focused on constellation-grade spacecraft. Comparable as an emerging player in the small-satellite ecosystem with overlapping customer base among commercial satellite operators.
Broad incumbents
- Thales Alenia Space: Major European space manufacturer and ORiS partner via the Space Business Catalyst. Competes in the broader satellite manufacturing and lunar infrastructure space, and could either partner with or absorb wireless power transmission capabilities internally.
- Telespazio: European space services company providing mission operations and ground segment services, partnered with ORiS via Telespazio Germany for in-orbit servicing. Comparable as a major space services incumbent with complementary mission operations capabilities.
- Northrop Grumman Space Systems: Major US defense prime with extensive satellite manufacturing and space-based power systems expertise. Represents the type of well-capitalized incumbent that could capture wireless power transmission market share if it commercializes.
- Airbus Defence and Space: European aerospace prime with significant satellite manufacturing and lunar exploration programs. Competes broadly in spacecraft and space infrastructure, including lunar surface power initiatives under ESA programs.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
ORiS social profiles
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Valuation estimate
ORiS leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
ORiS funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds3 records
Investors6 records
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ORiS M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
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Frequently asked questions about ORiS
What does ORiS do?
ORiS designs, develops, and sells laser-based wireless power transmission (WPT) systems that deliver energy wirelessly from ground-based, Earth-orbit, or lunar-orbit emitters to receivers on drones, satellites, and lunar surface assets. The company's core offerings include the LOONA-2 ground emitter, orbit-class and lunar emitter/receiver pairs, and a Power-as-a-Service (PaaS) subscription model for on-demand in-orbit energy delivery. These products are sold to satellite operators, defense organizations, and space agencies as custom-engineered enterprise solutions.
Is ORiS a public or private company?
ORiS is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was ORiS founded?
ORiS was founded in 2024. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is ORiS based?
ORiS is headquartered in Turin, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does ORiS make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Power-as-a-Service (PaaS) is the primary driver. The others are wireless Power Transmission Hardware and mission Operations Support.
Who are ORiS's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Emrod and PowerLight Technologies. Emerging players are Mynaric, Dcubed, Astro Digital and AAC Clyde Space. Broad incumbents are Thales Alenia Space, Telespazio, Northrop Grumman Space Systems and Airbus Defence and Space.
Does ORiS have an API?
No public API is recorded for ORiS.
What industry is ORiS in?
ORiS's product category is Wireless Power Transmission Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABACAD, Space Payloads & Instruments (Sensors, Comms, EO/IR), with a secondary code of HDAIAJAI, Satellite Network Operations & Capacity Services (NOC, Capacity Leasing, Managed Payload Services). Its NAICS code is 336414 and its SIC code is 3760.