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Los Angeles, CA – July 29, 2025 – Argo Space Corp., a pioneering developer of high-performance space mobility and logistics solutions, has signed an agreement with ThinkOrbital, the pioneer and leader in using X-ray phenomenology for Space Domain Awareness, to fly the first-ever long-range, high-voltage X-ray imaging demonstration in orbit.

The collaboration will deploy ThinkOrbital’s “ThinkX” X-ray imaging and material characterization system on Argo’s highly maneuverable spacecraft. Combining ThinkOrbital’s novel X-ray technology with Argo’s space vehicles will substantially advance space domain awareness (SDA) capabilities and ThinkOrbital’s technology. ThinkOrbital’s proprietary X-ray system will launch on Argo’s inaugural mission in 2026.

“This partnership demonstrates how combining advanced sensor technologies with high-deltaV spacecraft can unlock unprecedented capabilities for national security and commercial space applications," said Robert Carlisle, CEO of Argo. “Our first mission with ThinkOrbital is a significant step toward true dynamic space operations across orbits."

Argo spacecraft are mobility and logistics vehicles that offer on-orbit maneuverability and long-duration operations by leveraging unique, high-performance propulsion technologies. This architecture enables Argo to provide responsive orbital operations and flexible asset delivery to GEO and beyond, making complex missions like this one possible.

"This is a game-changing capability for space domain awareness," said Colonel (Ret.) Lee Rosen, ThinkOrbital's Co-Founder & CEO. "The ability to literally look inside space objects and determine material composition at long distances using X-rays opens a new frontier for national security, satellite servicing, and anomaly resolution.”

ThinkOrbital brings proven on-orbit capabilities to this partnership, having launched two missions in 2024 and demonstrated autonomous welding in space for the first time in history—with results validated by NASA and the European Space Agency. The company’s X-ray inspection technology represents a critical advancement in space domain awareness, enabling real satellite diagnosis and maintenance as part of their broader mission to defend, service, and build in space.

This mission represents the first space-based test of Argo's high deltaV, refuellable spacecraft platform coupled with ThinkOrbital's long-range active X-ray imaging and material characterization technology, setting a foundation for future orbital inspection and characterization missions.
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About Argo Space Corp.

Argo is building refuellable space transportation and mobility vehicles designed to deliver customer assets across all orbital regimes and provide unmatched deltaV. The company's innovative technologies provide cost-effective, responsive solutions for in-space logistics and maneuver, capable of fulfilling a wide range of commercial and government missions. Argo’s water-based architecture provides unique performance and flexibility for space operations today, and will enable and drive commercialization of Lunar resources in the near future.

For more information visit www.argospace.com
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About ThinkOrbital

ThinkOrbital defends, services and builds in space. Foundational to defending space is space domain awareness.  ThinkOrbital is developing a unique phenomenology in space using their ThinkX X-ray inspection technology to literally look inside satellites at distances over 10km.  The system can also be used for on-orbit anomaly diagnosis & resolution.  ThinkOrbital is adapting this technology for terrestrial use for military battlespace awareness, law enforcement, energy infrastructure inspection and a host of other applications.  Future products include on-orbit servicing and infrastructure platform construction.

ThinkOrbital launched two spacecraft 2024, demonstrating for the first time in human history the ability to autonomously weld in space with results validated by NASA & the European Space Agency.

For more information visit www.thinkorbital.com

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