Space Tech Startups

Applied Atomics operates a network platform for in-space mobility operations, enabling satellites, cargo vehicles, and orbital platforms to access distributed propulsion and transportation capacity. The service targets satellite operators, space agencies, and other stakeholders managing orbital assets across any orbit.

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Arcfield provides engineering, systems integration, and AI-enabled technology services for defense and intelligence customers, with work spanning space, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence, maritime warfare, and digital transformation. It supports U.S. defense and intelligence partners, including subcontract work for programs of the U.S. Department of War.

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Ares Industries designs and manufactures precision missiles (Maverick and Goose) for military defense, built at volume with five-figure unit costs for use by the U.S. and allied forces.

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Arkisys operates a modular, robotic in-orbit platform that provides hosting, transport, assembly, and in-space services for commercial customers' hardware and payloads. It serves companies in pharmaceuticals, materials research, optical/sensing systems, and hardware qualification seeking to test, operate, and generate revenue in orbit.

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Ascent Aerospace provides tooling systems, factory automation, and integration services for the aerospace, defense, and space industries. Its offerings include automated fastening systems and factory integration for manufacturing aerostructures.

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ASTERRA offers satellite-based leak detection solutions for water pipeline networks and maintains a network of certified field crews and partners who perform pipeline leak detection using its technology. The page serves as a directory to help customers find ASTERRA-certified leak detection teams across Europe and the United States.

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Astradyne develops lightweight, high-performance solar power systems for both space and terrestrial use, drawing on aerospace engineering, advanced manufacturing, and system integration. It builds power systems for space infrastructure with the aim of delivering value both in orbit and on Earth.

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Astrix builds inflatable deployable components for spacecraft, including solar arrays, radiators, antennas, drag sails, and heat shields. Its inflation and rigidization technology increases deployable surface area while reducing mass, serving satellite and spacecraft manufacturers.

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Astrix develops inflatable, deployable systems for spacecraft that provide expanded surface area for solar arrays, radiators, antennas, and other components. The company's technology enables space-efficient and mass-efficient deployment solutions for spacecraft of all sizes.

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Astrome develops space and terrestrial communications technology, including satellite systems (GigaSat, SpaceNet, satellite-broadband-as-a-service) and terrestrial wireless products (GigaMesh). The company builds high-capacity connectivity infrastructure and hardware for telecommunications.

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Astron develops fully reusable launch vehicles and space mobility technology designed around 100% reusability from inception. The company serves the commercial space industry.

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ATLAS Space Operations provides Ground Software as a Service through Freedom, connecting spacecraft operators to a federated global network of satellite ground stations via a single API running on AWS Cloud. It serves commercial spacecraft operators as well as the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community, supporting single satellites through full constellations.

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Atomic-6 designs and sells composite structures for spacecraft, including deployable solar arrays, protective armor tiles, and structural panels. Its products serve the space and satellite industry with configurable, made-to-order hardware.

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ATRX develops reusable space planes that launch from conventional runways using air-breathing propulsion technology, targeting rapid and low-cost access to space compared to traditional vertical-launch rockets.

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Augura provides space weather intelligence and monitoring services for aerospace, energy, and telecommunications organizations. The platform combines AI analysis of space weather data with sector-specific dashboards and APIs to help customers assess risk and optimize operations.

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Aurora develops plug-and-play propulsion and end-of-life deorbiting systems, including ARM thrusters and Plasma Brake tethers, for CubeSats and SmallSats up to 300kg. It targets satellite integrators, operators, and defense customers with ITAR-free, zero-debris hardware built on a European supply chain.

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AVEALTO develops satellite-based wireless infrastructure for telecommunications using high-altitude vehicles. The company combines decades of expertise in space, satellite systems, and telecom to deliver connectivity solutions.

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Avio designs, manufactures, and integrates space launchers and tactical missiles, operating as a space propulsion company. It serves the space and defense sectors and employs more than 1,500 people across Italy, France, the United States, and French Guiana.

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AxionOrbital Space develops AI models that convert synthetic aperture radar data into optical-like imagery, enabling continuous Earth observation regardless of cloud cover or time of day. The technology serves defense, commodities trading, and disaster response applications.

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Azora develops optical ground stations for space-to-Earth data communications. The company's systems enable satellites to transmit data at significantly higher speeds and lower cost than traditional radio frequency downlinks.

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Bagaveev Corporation develops small launch vehicles powered by 3D-printed aerospike rocket engines, building a roughly 3-ton rocket to carry 10-12 kg nanosatellites into low Earth orbit and Sun-synchronous orbit. It serves customers in the aerospace and satellite launch industry.

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BEAM Technologies develops semiconductor manufacturing platforms that leverage microgravity in space to produce high-quality compound semiconductors for AI data centers, next-generation communications, and power conversion applications. The company uses the International Space Station and autonomous orbital manufacturing platforms to grow crystals with reduced defects and improved purity compared to Earth-based production.

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Besxar is developing reusable orbital manufacturing platforms called Fabships that use the vacuum of space to produce ultra-pure materials and semiconductors for use in AI, quantum computing, nuclear, and defense applications. The company operates in space-based semiconductor and materials manufacturing.

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Beyond Reach Labs develops deployable solar arrays for space infrastructure that deliver high power per launch. The company addresses energy challenges for orbital data centers, lunar operations, and next-generation space platforms by overcoming the structural limitations of traditional solar array designs.

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