Scout Space
Reston, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 9 known investors
Creator of vision-based autonomy solutions for space operations to identify and mitigate risks and failures.
Also known as SCOUT Space · SCOUT Space Inc.
Founders & leadership
Scout Space was founded in 2019 by Eric Ingram.
Board
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Investors · 9
Also in the syndicate · 7
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$11.1M disclosed across 2 of 5 rounds · 2021–2026
▶$10.9MraisedMay 2026 · 16 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Eric IngramDirector, Promoter
- Josiah GruberExecutive Officer, Director
- Matthew MonacoDirector
- Thomas HendrixDirector
- Mina FaltasDirector
- Offering amount
- $15.7M
- Amount sold
- $10.9M
- First sale
- Apr 2026
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$150KraisedMay 2021 · 3 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- ERIC INGRAMExecutive Officer, Director
- SERGIO GALLUCCIExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $500K
- Amount sold
- $150K
- First sale
- Apr 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Virginia, 2019
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Company profile
researched Aug 2026Scout Space (also styled SCOUT Space Inc.) develops space domain awareness (SDA) sensors and software that allow spacecraft to detect, track and characterize objects in orbit. Its systems combine electro-optical and infrared optical payloads with onboard (edge) data processing and autonomous decision-making software, enabling spacecraft to sense and interpret their surroundings in real time and respond to threats. The company describes its offerings across four capability areas: satellite sensors for missions in LEO, GEO and beyond; mission autonomy software developed in collaboration with the U.S. Space Force; custom edge compute configurations; and mission design services that model and analyze mission profiles.
The company's stated mission is to enable a new era of space safety and transparency, with an orbital distributed sensor network intended to improve SDA and support responsible use of the space environment. Its flagship sensor product is called Owl. Scout also holds autonomy software concepts acquired with Free Space Inc., namely Guardian Satellite and Trellis. Scout serves both commercial and national security missions and has ongoing government and commercial contracts.
Founding story
Scout Space was founded in 2019 by Eric Ingram and Sergio Gallucci with the mission of enabling a new era of space safety and transparency, aiming to let customers perform complex missions and avoid threats using on-board sensing, processing and autonomous decision-making.
Business model
Scout supplies SDA sensors, autonomy software and data platforms that are integrated onto third-party spacecraft rather than building and operating standalone satellites of its own; it also offers edge compute configurations and mission design services. Revenue sources described include government contracts (including U.S. Space Force awards) and commercial contracts.
Traction
In-space products and services first launched in June 2021. The company has ongoing government and commercial contracts, including multiple U.S. Space Force TACFI awards announced in April 2025 covering a new GEO SDA sensor and on-board data processing. It is working with Blue Origin to integrate its Owl sensor on the inaugural mission of the Blue Ring spacecraft. Scout is a Techstars and MassChallenge alumnus and holds the Established 2021 Startup of the Year title.
Latest developments
On May 6, 2026 Scout announced up to $18 million in Series A funding led by Washington Harbour Partners, with participation from Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation, Noblis Ventures, Decisive Point, Fusion Fund and other existing investors, to support mission execution, sensor deployment, software capabilities and a new 2,600-square-foot Northern Virginia production facility. On June 22, 2026 the company announced a second close of the Series A with new investment from VTC Ventures, Long Knife and 100KM. It is preparing to fly its Owl sensor on the first Blue Ring mission with Blue Origin and continues to expand U.S. Space Force work through TACFI awards.
▸Full profile — market position, technology, go-to-market, geography, history
Market position
Described in trade press as a startup focused on space domain awareness technologies and a provider of in-space observation data, participating in a sector where governments and commercial operators are increasing spending on space security and situational awareness amid a more contested orbital environment.
Scout emphasizes a scalable, modular and platform-agnostic architecture: rather than vertically integrating the full hardware stack or building its own satellites, it positions itself as a supplier of SDA sensors and software that integrate across a range of host platforms, missions and architectures.
Technology
Platform-agnostic sensing systems combining advanced optical payloads (electro-optical and infrared, for LEO, GEO and beyond) with edge processing and autonomy software to detect, track and characterize objects in orbit. The flagship sensor is the Owl payload. Mission autonomy software was developed in collaboration with the U.S. Space Force and enables spacecraft to execute complex concepts of operations; acquired Free Space technology includes the Guardian Satellite and Trellis satellite autonomy software concepts. The company also builds data platforms for object identification, custody and operational intelligence.
Go-to-market
Sells through government contracting vehicles, including U.S. Space Force Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) awards, and through partnerships with spacecraft providers that host its payloads, such as Blue Origin's Blue Ring vehicle. The company cites proximity to mission partners and decision-makers in Northern Virginia as part of its positioning.
Government and defense customers including the U.S. Space Force, the U.S. Department of Defense, the intelligence community and civil government, as well as commercial satellite operators and spacecraft manufacturers.
Geography
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with plans to build out a 2,600-square-foot manufacturing facility in Northern Virginia.
History
Founded in 2019 by Eric Ingram and Sergio Gallucci, Scout first launched in-space products and services in June 2021. In 2023 it acquired Free Space Inc., a space security startup founded in January 2022 by Gil Valdes and Vin Bisceglia, whose founders joined Scout as VP of Government Programs and VP of Growth respectively; the acquisition followed an oversubscribed seed round led by Decisive Point. Eric Ingram served as CEO at the time of the Free Space acquisition; Josiah Gruber, previously chief technology officer, is CEO as of the 2026 Series A. In May 2026 the company announced an $18 million Series A led by Washington Harbour Partners, followed by a second close announced in June 2026.
Compiled by commissioned research from 7 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.
Key figures
latest reportedCompany-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.
Timeline · 11
launches, deals, and filingsScout Space announced a second close of its Series A with new investment from VTC Ventures, Long Knife and 100KM.
Series A proceeds will fund expansion of manufacturing capacity, including a new 2,600-square-foot production facility in Northern Virginia.
Scout Space announced up to $18 million in Series A funding led by Washington Harbour Partners, with participation from VIPC, Noblis Ventures, Decisive Point, Fusion Fund and other existing investors, to fund mission execution, sensor deployment, software development and a new Northern Virginia production facility.
$18M source ↗
Josiah Gruber, previously the company's chief technology officer, is identified as CEO of Scout Space; Eric Ingram was identified as CEO at the time of the Free Space acquisition.
Scout is working with Blue Origin to integrate its flagship Owl space domain awareness sensor on the first mission of Blue Ring, a maneuverable multi-mission spacecraft for payload hosting and on-orbit services in GEO and beyond.
Scout Space announced a TACFI contract to enhance space domain awareness via on-board data processing for the U.S. Space Force.
Scout Space announced a Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) contract to deliver a new GEO space domain awareness sensor to the U.S. Space Force.
SCOUT announced the close of an oversubscribed seed round led by Decisive Point, with majority investment by Noblis Ventures and participation from Fusion Fund, Techstars and VIPC.
Scout acquired space security startup Free Space Inc., founded in January 2022 by Gil Valdes and Vin Bisceglia, to expand defense and technical capabilities; terms were not disclosed. Free Space's Guardian Satellite and Trellis autonomy software concepts moved to Scout, and its founders became VP of Government Programs and VP of Growth.
Scout's in-space products and services, which allow spacecraft to see and understand things around them, first launched in June 2021.
Scout holds the Established 2021 Startup of the Year title.
Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.
Legal entities · 1
corporate structureIn the news
Scout Space raises $18 million to expand orbital tracking technology - SpaceNewsspacenews.com · May 2026▸Research sources · 7
primary sources listed
- Scout Space Raises $18M Series A to Scale Space Domain Awareness Capabilities and Expand Manufacturing in Northern Virginiaprnewswire.com · web
7 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Scout Space do?
- Reston, Virginia company building space domain awareness sensors, edge processing and autonomy software for spacecraft.
- Who founded Scout Space?
- Scout Space was founded by Eric Ingram in 2019.
- Who are Scout Space's investors?
- Scout Space's investors include 100Km Ventures Llc, Decisive Point.
- How much funding has Scout Space raised?
- Scout Space has disclosed $11.1M raised across 2 of its 5 known rounds.
- Where is Scout Space headquartered?
- Scout Space is headquartered in Reston, US.