Space Tech Startups

iMetalX develops real-time perception and characterization software for space object tracking and orbital operations, serving U.S. national security missions. The company provides decision support, autonomous maneuver planning, and command-and-control systems for space domain awareness and space control operations.

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Impossible Sensing develops remote sensing technologies for space exploration applications and commercializes these capabilities for Earth-based climate mitigation, sustainable agriculture, and deep ocean exploration.

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Infinite Frontiers is an independent media platform launched in March 2023 that publishes content about deep technology companies and their founders. The platform operates a weekly newsletter covering deep tech funding, research, and ecosystem news, and hosts a longform interview series with deep tech founders and investors.

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Infinity Avionics builds spaceflight-qualified camera systems and the BRAIN edge processor for spacecraft, offering customizable optical payloads with on-orbit AI/ML processing for applications such as space situational awareness, proximity operations, Earth observation, and in-space manufacturing monitoring. It serves satellite platform developers, defence primes, and space technology companies worldwide.

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Inflection is an early-stage venture capital micro-fund that invests in deeptech and computational infrastructure startups, publishing research and investment theses on topics such as space, physical AI, sensing, and decentralized compute. The firm positions itself as an emerging manager focused on foundational technology companies.

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iNRCORE designs and manufactures power and signal magnetic components engineered for demanding applications, including defense and space, and also provides component testing and qualification services. It operates AS9100D-certified facilities in the USA and Asia and can qualify products to standards such as MIL-PRF-27, NASA SPEC EEE-INST-00, and MIL-STD-981.

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InSpace provides a ground station platform with real-time data processing and GEOINT algorithms for satellite image analysis and dashboard management. The platform serves organizations requiring satellite data processing and geospatial intelligence services.

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Intella builds Mercury, software for continuous operational assurance of satellite fleets that correlates signals such as satellite telemetry, per-component degradation data, and AI detection to flag operational events and recommend actions to space operations teams. It runs alongside an existing mission control system without requiring re-architecture or replacement of current tools.

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Involve Space is an Italian company developing autonomous high-altitude and stratospheric platforms for real-time Earth observation and environmental/disaster monitoring. It operates in the space technology sector and has received Italian and European public funding for these projects.

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JANUS Research is a defense-focused organization providing research, analysis, and solutions for government customers. The company serves U.S. military branches and aerospace agencies.

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K3RX designs and manufactures tailor-made ultra-high-temperature carbon–ceramic matrix composite (UHTCMC) components that withstand extreme temperatures, thermal shock, and corrosive environments. As an Italian National Research Council spin-off, it serves the aerospace, defense, energy, automotive, and advanced refractory sectors with parts such as nozzles, thermal protection tiles, and leading edges.

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KAHU uses collective radar satellite imagery to provide transparency over ocean activity. The company operates in the maritime domain awareness and Earth observation space.

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Karman designs, develops, and manufactures integrated systems for missile, defense, and space missions, including payload protection and deployment, aerodynamic interstage systems, and propulsion systems. It serves defense and space customers with offerings spanning hypersonics, integrated defense systems, launch vehicles, spacecraft, and lunar landers.

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Karman Line develops the ground-based infrastructure around spaceports—including workforce housing, shared-use industry facilities, and public visitor experiences—and manages a real-assets fund investing in spaceport corridors. Operating first at Cape Canaveral in Florida, it serves space operators, communities, and accredited/institutional capital partners.

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Kencoa Aerospace is a total solution provider spanning aviation raw material supply, parts manufacturing, structural assembly, military aircraft depot maintenance, and drone R&D. It serves the global aerospace and defense industry, including work such as Airbus cargo plane conversion programs.

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KickSky is a venture capital-backed accelerator for early-stage space technology startups, helping them reach technical, commercial, and financial readiness for global markets. It connects ventures to investors, customers, and space-economy stakeholders, operating from bases in the United States, Switzerland, and India.

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Kinetic Engine Systems is a diversified manufacturer of ultra-complex aero-engine components, serving new build and aftermarket applications across aerospace, defense, and space markets. Formed in 2024 by combining several machining and turbine component businesses, it offers milling, turning, grinding, EDM, assembly, and repair capabilities across a range of materials and part sizes.

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Kreios Space develops satellite technology designed to operate in Very Low Earth Orbit (200km), enabling sustained operations for higher-resolution Earth observation, improved satellite communications, and more responsive missions. The company uses ABEP-based satellite design to allow satellites to fly lower, longer, and more efficiently than conventional satellites.

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Lemu is a Nature Intelligence company whose Atlas platform combines ecological science, satellite hyperspectral imagery, and AI to help organizations measure, monitor, and manage biodiversity, carbon, and ecological risk across landscapes. It serves businesses needing to comply with environmental regulations and act on nature-related data, and operates its own biodiversity-focused satellite (Lemu Nge). Headquartered in Frutillar, Chile.

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Sphere Corporation is a global supplier of high-performance specialty alloys engineered for demanding aerospace applications such as launch vehicles, rockets, and satellites. Operating as a concierge-style supply chain partner, it sources and delivers precision-engineered materials (including nickel and rare-earth raw materials) to aerospace and future-industry manufacturers, with operations in Korea, the US, Singapore, and Indonesia.

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LIG Nex1 is a South Korean defense contractor that develops and manufactures guided weapons systems, missiles, and radar technology for military applications. The company has evolved from a precision manufacturing firm since 1976 to a comprehensive defense industrial company with global export operations.

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Linqto is a platform that provides individual investors with access to private equity investment opportunities previously limited to institutional investors. The company aims to democratize private investing through an accessible, user-friendly interface.

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Little Place Labs develops insights from space-based technologies to support decision-makers addressing global challenges. The company applies satellite and space-derived data to environmental, security, and climate-related problems.

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Lift Me Off (LMO) designs propulsion systems and fluidic technologies for spacecraft, offering chemical, cold gas, and electric propulsion products for spacecraft maneuvering. The company serves the space industry with mission-proven propulsion hardware.

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