SpaceRyde
DefunctYC W19San Francisco, US · Founded 2018 · 33 employees · 3 known investors
SpaceRyde develops reusable spacecraft that deploy via stratospheric balloon and establish an orbital network to perform cargo transport and on-demand in-space services such as refueling, deep-space missions, and debris removal. The company targets commercial space operators and satellite providers seeking cost-effective launch and logistics infrastructure.
Also known as Loonify Space
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareSpace TechAir TaxisCommercial Space LaunchSustainable TourismSpace ExplorationUnited States of AmericaCanadaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W19)
SpaceRyde was founded in 2018 by Sohrab Haghighat.
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Sohrab HaghighatinFounder & CEO2018–2023Sohrab holds a PhD in Aerospace Engineering and was an early employee at Cruise, where he led Planning and Controls teams. He founded SpaceRyde, a space transportation company, which he led for six years before exiting; he is currently running another venture through Y Combinator.
Investors · 3
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SpaceRyde do?
- SpaceRyde develops reusable spacecraft that deploy via stratospheric balloon and establish an orbital network to perform cargo transport and on-demand in-space services such as refueling, deep-space missions, and debris removal. The company targets commercial space operators and satellite providers seeking cost-effective launch and logistics infrastructure.
- Who founded SpaceRyde?
- SpaceRyde was founded by Sohrab Haghighat in 2018.
- Who are SpaceRyde's investors?
- SpaceRyde's investors include Backbone Angels, Pi Campus, Y Combinator.
- Where is SpaceRyde headquartered?
- SpaceRyde is headquartered in San Francisco, US.