Space Tech Startups

The Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation (CSMC) is a space and defence company developing dual-use technologies through two subsidiaries: CSMC Nuclear, which builds portable micro-nuclear reactors for remote environments, and CSMC Labs, an R&D division commercializing deep-tech in quantum, robotics, nano-materials, and space systems. Its nuclear reactors serve Canadian defence, Indigenous communities, and space exploration.

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Tachyon develops particle accelerator technology and infrastructure at the frontier of applied physics. The company is building hardware and systems for advanced physics applications, with a team of scientists and engineers from SpaceX, national laboratories, and related deep tech organizations.

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Terran Orbital manufactures small satellites and provides end-to-end satellite services including design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and in-orbit support. It serves military, civil, and commercial customers, primarily in the United States and allied aerospace and defense sectors.

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Tesseract develops low-cost propulsion components and systems for spacecraft, including commercial Earth-orbiting satellites, robotic exploration missions, and human spaceflight.

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ThermAvant Technologies designs and manufactures oscillating heat pipe (OHP) thermal management solutions and thermal straps for aero-defense and high-technology customers, including government and commercial spaceflight applications. It is an AS9100/ISO9001 certified vertically integrated manufacturer serving private and government aerospace and defense clients.

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ThinGap designs and manufactures high-performance electric motors, including zero-cogging brushless motor assemblies used in reaction wheel assemblies, propulsion systems, generators, pumps, and haptic feedback applications. Its motors serve demanding uses such as aerospace, renewable energy, and precision motion control.

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ThrustMe develops miniaturized electric propulsion systems, including its NPT30 propulsion product designed to fit CubeSats and enable orbital maneuvers, for the satellite and new space industry. The company was spun out of Ecole polytechnique and CNRS based on plasma physics and electric propulsion research.

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U-Space develops a 16U CubeSat platform with low electromagnetic noise, advanced pointing precision, and thermal regulation for satellite payloads. The company provides integration, validation, and operational support services for space missions.

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Ultraview builds an aircraft inspection platform combining autonomous drones and AI-powered handheld devices that capture exterior imagery via 4K cameras and 3D LiDAR, using computer vision to detect and measure surface damage such as dents, cracks, and corrosion. It serves airline tech ops, military maintenance, and MRO facilities with scheduling, anomaly review, and reporting through a single app.

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UNIVITY provides technology that enables telecom operators to deliver universal, high-performance connectivity, with a focus on space-based operations. It positions itself as a provider of affordable and sustainable connectivity infrastructure.

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Viasat is a global technology company that designs, builds, and operates advanced satellite networks providing connectivity solutions for mission-critical communications in congested, contested, and remote environments. The company serves governments, enterprises, and remote regions through a multi-orbit, multi-network ecosystem integrating proprietary and third-party infrastructure.

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Volta operates a lunar energy utility that provides affordable power to lunar robotics and missions. The company addresses the constraint that current lunar operations cannot survive beyond two weeks without reliable energy access, enabling sustainable space exploration.

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Wayfinder is a seed-stage venture capital fund that invests in early-stage founders building B2B companies across multiple industries including finance, enterprise software, AI, manufacturing, and robotics. The fund provides capital ($300k-$1M checks) alongside hands-on support in sales, hiring, and go-to-market strategy.

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XDLinx designs and manufactures small satellite bus platforms running the Antaris SatOS operating system, supporting various Earth observation, synthetic aperture radar, signals intelligence, and IoT payloads. The company serves commercial and government customers operating satellite constellations for Earth observation and data collection missions.

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Xylene provides a Digital Product Passport platform that traces and verifies product information across the supply chain from raw materials to disposal, using satellite data and blockchain notarization. It serves companies in sectors such as coffee, fashion, and diamonds to prove authenticity, sustainability, and ethical sourcing to their customers.

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Yingling Aviation is a full-service maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) and FBO facility serving general aviation customers, with capabilities across a range of airframes and avionics systems. It also offers propeller shop, interiors, government programs, and AOG support from its base in Wichita, Kansas.

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Zaitra develops AI-based onboard data processing solutions for optical Earth Observation satellite missions, including cloud screening and object detection. Its flagship product SKAISEN helps space missions reduce costs and bandwidth by prioritizing valuable data onboard, targeting satellite operators and space missions.

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WorkerInSpace develops versatile robotic spacecraft (VEROS) for on-orbit servicing (OOS) and in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM), offering satellite life extension, refueling, repair, deorbiting, and debris removal. It targets satellite operators and national space asset protection needs.

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Axelspace develops and operates 100kg-class microsatellites, offering end-to-end satellite project services and high-frequency Earth observation imagery for customers across industries such as agriculture, disaster monitoring, news reporting, and environmental management. The company works with partners in over 30 countries.

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Interstellar Technologies develops, manufactures, and launches rockets and builds and operates communication satellites, pursuing a vertically integrated launch and satellite business. Based in Japan, the company aims to industrialize space infrastructure and provide space infrastructure for societal use.

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Archeda develops a satellite- and AI-powered Nature-based Solutions platform that provides forest monitoring and carbon credit intelligence, including baseline modeling, carbon stock estimation, and MRV. It serves governments, forestry operators, and carbon project developers working on forest, agriculture, and blue carbon projects.

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SPACE WALKER is a Japanese aerospace company developing reusable winged rockets and related space transportation technology. It draws on engineering leadership from Japan's heavy-industry and aerospace sector.

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PNT Where is a real estate technology platform that uses satellite data and AI to identify and visualize property values on Earth, with a long-term vision of extending real estate exploration to Mars. The company transforms property sourcing from experience-based analog methods into accessible technology for the 99% of underdeveloped real estate markets.

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