Orbital Systems
Orbital Systems is a Swedish company that develops water-saving products, including the world's first circular shower and a circular tap system.
Last updated September 2, 2026
Overview
Orbital Systems was founded in 2012 by Mehrdad Mahdjoubi following an academic collaboration between NASA and Lund University. The company aims to make smarter use of water on Earth by developing cutting-edge technology that reduces water and energy consumption. Their products include the Orbital Shower, described as Earth's first circular shower, and the Orbital Tap, a circular tap system that saves up to 100% of the water used in the sink and purifies it before reuse. The company has showrooms and retailers in Sweden and Denmark, and delivers globally.
History
Orbital Systems was founded in 2012 by Mehrdad Mahdjoubi following an academic collaboration between NASA and Lund University. The company's journey began during a search to uncover ways of sustaining life on Mars through innovative use of water, leading to the realization that these ideas could also revolutionize water management on Earth. The world's first circular shower was brought to Earth as a result.
Products and positioning
Orbital Shower
Earth's first circular shower.
Orbital Tap
The intuitive, circular tap system. Saves up to 100% of the water used in the sink and purifies it before it's reused to flush the toilet.
Flagship businesses
- Orbital Shower
- Orbital Tap
Sources
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