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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Stratolia develops software for planning, operating, and supervising stratospheric balloon missions at altitudes of 15-35 km. The platform is designed for defense applications requiring sovereign capability, and serves research and telecommunications markets.

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Sturfee provides a Visual Positioning Service (VPS) that enables augmented reality experiences across entire cities. It offers coverage for cities and countries to support AR applications.

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AdaptiveWaves develops radiation-hardened optical coatings for solar panels in space and terrestrial environments. The company applies photonics and plasmonics to protect photovoltaic surfaces from radiation, thermal stress, and degradation across orbital altitudes from very low Earth orbit to geostationary orbit.

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Stellar Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in and partners with entrepreneurs building businesses that use space technology.

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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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TakeMe2Space is building an orbital data centre — a constellation of six satellites with on-board compute that process Earth observation data in space to deliver AI-derived intelligence rather than raw data, reducing transmission costs and latency. It offers access to orbital compute infrastructure on a pay-per-use basis for running AI models and processing satellite imagery.

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Talyn develops unmanned, battery-electric cargo aircraft that take off and land without runways using a two-vehicle system for regional cargo transport. The company is building aircraft capable of carrying 1000-lb payloads over 300 miles at 200+ mph.

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TCarta provides satellite derived bathymetry (SDB) and earth observation data products, custom solution services, Trident Tools software, and training programs for mapping coastal and inland water environments. It serves markets including maritime and national security, port and dredging development, environmental monitoring, and nautical charting.

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Telepathic (Telepath Technologies) develops non-invasive brain-computer interfaces that read, interpret, and transmit neural signals in real time without surgery or implants. It combines hardware, software, and AI to enable communication and interaction between humans and machines.

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Terafab produces AI chips at scale using solar power, targeting both terrestrial and orbital applications to meet future demand. The company combines chip manufacturing with plans for space-based compute infrastructure to support planetary-scale AI systems.

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Teralink builds high-speed communication systems for satellites, drones, and other airborne platforms.

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Terrabotics provides remote 3D terrain mapping, satellite and aerial image analytics, and digital elevation models for natural resource management, serving energy, mining, infrastructure, and environmental clients worldwide. It delivers processed earth observation data and terrain intelligence to help clients plan, inspect, and monitor industrial and environmental projects remotely.

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TerraByte builds foundation models and a secure mission platform that make satellite and aerial Earth observation imagery queryable across archive data and, increasingly, in real time on orbital sensors. It serves analysts, climate scientists, journalists, city planners, and large enterprises seeking to turn geospatial questions into actionable decisions.

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Terran Orbital manufactures satellite platforms and spacecraft, offering flight-proven vehicles with interchangeable, configurable components for government and commercial partners. It supports missions in defense, Earth observation, and deep space exploration.

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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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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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Translunar is a company founded by Purdue PhD candidates that won first place in the university's New Venture Challenge in 2025. The page does not provide information about the company's actual business, products, customers, or industry.

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Tron Future Tech develops counter-drone (C-UAV) systems for autonomous and semi-automatic detection and neutralization of unmanned aerial vehicles, addressing security and flight-safety threats. The company applies AESA technology to related communication equipment, with products including transmitters, SAR, and CubeSAT payloads.

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TTP (formerly The Technology Partnership) is a technology and product development company that works on projects across deep tech, life sciences, and health tech for international clients and start-ups. Founded in 1987, it operates a campus-based team of over 550 people delivering product development and engineering work.

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U-Space builds small satellites (Smallsat) and satellite constellations, and provides a complete ground segment and mission operations center available as SaaS or on-premise, accessible via UI or REST API. It offers end-to-end support including mission design, satellite production, and operations from orbit insertion to deorbiting.

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UltiSat provides secure satellite and managed network communications, including multi-orbit satellite, terrestrial, and wireless connectivity, for government, defense, humanitarian, and critical infrastructure organizations. It focuses on resilient communications for high-consequence missions in remote and contested environments.

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Unistellar designs smart telescopes and augmented reality binoculars with enhanced vision technology for astronomy enthusiasts and citizen scientists. The products use real-time light amplification to enable detailed observation of celestial objects and terrestrial features, with automated pointing and tracking capabilities.

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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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