In Orbit Aerospace
Techstars '22Torrance, US · Founded 2020 · 8 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors
In Orbit develops orbital warehousing and advanced transportation systems for cargo management and distribution. The company provides responsive and efficient cargo delivery solutions using space-based infrastructure.
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Founders & leadership
In Orbit Aerospace was founded in 2020 by Ishaan Patel and Ryan Elliott.
Investors · 2
Competitors · 5
by search overlap
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Capella Space15 shared keywordsCapella Space designs, builds, and operates synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellations that provide all-weather, day-and-night Earth observation imagery at sub-0.25m resolution. It offers an automated end-to-end tasking and data delivery platform serving defense and intelligence, maritime, disaster response, and infrastructure monitoring customers.
Orbionspace11 shared keywordsOrbion Space Technology builds Hall-effect electric propulsion systems for small-satellite constellations, providing integrated thrusters, power processing units, and propellant management for in-space maneuvers. Its AS9100D-certified hardware supports functions like collision avoidance, drag compensation, and orbit transfer for satellite operators.
Infinite Orbits11 shared keywordsInfinite Orbits is a NewSpace company providing in-orbit satellite services for geostationary operators, including asset inspection, satellite life extension, and end-of-life management. Its spacecraft are powered by an autonomous vision-based navigation solution.
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Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase ISTTR | 2023 | $75K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does In Orbit Aerospace do?
- In Orbit develops orbital warehousing and advanced transportation systems for cargo management and distribution. The company provides responsive and efficient cargo delivery solutions using space-based infrastructure.
- Who founded In Orbit Aerospace?
- In Orbit Aerospace was founded by Ishaan Patel, Ryan Elliott in 2020.
- Who are In Orbit Aerospace's investors?
- In Orbit Aerospace's investors include Invariantes Fund, Techstars.
- Where is In Orbit Aerospace headquartered?
- In Orbit Aerospace is headquartered in Torrance, US.