Space Tech Startups

Ursa Space offers a custom geospatial monitoring service that selects sensors, schedules satellite data collection, and runs SAR-based analysis to deliver verified intelligence reports, alerts, and forecasts. Its platform serves organizations that need to monitor objects, vessels, infrastructure, and activity across defined areas of interest without in-house technical expertise.

6 investors

VXB Aerospace develops software using generative capabilities to help engineers design custom components involving complex multi-physics, such as antennas, electronics, and plasma propulsion. It serves the aerospace and hardware engineering sector.

6 investors

Worldview provides high-altitude balloon remote sensing and persistent stratospheric observation, integrating sensors and platforms across air, stratosphere, and space into a unified intelligence workflow. It combines multiple sensing modalities (EO/FMV, IR, SAR, hyperspectral) to deliver decision-grade intelligence for defense, government, and commercial missions.

6 investors

Zephyr Fusion develops compact, in-orbit fusion power systems for space-based applications including microgravity manufacturing, data centers, defense, propulsion, and human habitation. The company leverages fusion technology to provide megawatt-class power generation for space industry customers.

6 investors

ispace develops technology for lunar surface operations and commercialization as part of building an economic zone between Earth and the Moon. The company serves space exploration, resource utilization, and related industries working toward cislunar development.

6 investors

Aerospacelab designs, builds, and operates satellite infrastructure, including platforms, payloads, subsystems, and operations for Earth observation, intelligence, and connectivity missions ranging from single in-orbit demonstrations to full constellations. It serves government and commercial customers with an ITAR-free, European supply chain and is building a Megafactory in Europe capable of producing 500 satellites per year.

5 investors

AIRMO develops satellite-based methane measurement technology for detecting methane emissions with precision and global coverage. The company serves energy operators and provides commercial monitoring solutions across Europe, the Middle East, and other continents.

5 investors

AnySignal builds a software-defined, full-stack RF platform providing communications, radar, and sensing across space, land, air, and sea domains. Its systems target defense and space missions, offering resilient, jam-resistant links and space-grade hardware for operations in contested environments.

5 investors

AstroX is a Japanese space transportation company developing hybrid rocket and propulsion technology to build domestic space launch infrastructure. It is headquartered in Minamisoma, Fukushima, with facilities including an R&D center and factory.

5 investors

Asynchronics develops NeXosim, a simulation framework for space systems that enables high-fidelity modeling and validation of spacecraft and satellite hardware. The company serves space agencies, manufacturers, and satellite operators with tools for digital twin and functional simulation.

5 investors

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.

5 investors

BlackSky provides real-time geospatial intelligence and satellite imagery for government and commercial customers.

5 investors

Boston Geospatial provides geospatial intelligence tools for risk screening, near real-time alerts, and monitoring of natural and anthropogenic threats such as geohazards, flooding, and fire. It uses curated datasets, optical imaging change detection, and satellite radar interferometry to help organizations identify and manage exposure to natural threats to their assets.

5 investors

Canopy Aerospace & Defense designs and manufactures specialized materials and components for aerospace, defense, and space applications, including composites, thermal protection systems, and machined parts. The company operates as an integrated platform providing end-to-end solutions from design through production and sustainment.

5 investors

EnduroSat develops and operates satellites and avionics systems to democratize access to space intelligence and satellite-based services. The company provides space data and services previously accessible only to governments and large enterprises.

5 investors

EPIC AEROSPACE builds last-mile delivery for satellites, providing in-space transportation to move payloads to their final orbits for the commercial space launch market.

5 investors

EraDrive builds an AI-native software and hardware platform for spacecraft autonomy, covering space traffic management, on-orbit logistics, and space situational awareness. Its modular products handle deep learning perception, trajectory optimization, and autonomous collision avoidance for satellite operators and defense partners.

5 investors

Exosonic develops supersonic unmanned aircraft for military adversary training, with plans to advance the technology toward crewed supersonic passenger aircraft. The company is building a subscale test vehicle to validate autonomous flight and human-unmanned aircraft coordination.

5 investors

GHGSat monitors greenhouse gas emissions at the facility level using a dedicated satellite constellation and aircraft sensors, providing independent emissions data and analytics. Its customers include industrial operators seeking to protect revenue and improve asset performance, and governments developing climate and energy policy.

5 investors

A launch services company that develops vehicles and satellite systems for space missions. Gilmour Space serves customers requiring access to orbit through proprietary launch vehicle and satellite capabilities.

5 investors

GorillaLink provides satellite connectivity as a platform service, enabling IoT devices and vehicles to connect globally via multiple satellite networks. The company serves automotive, smart grid, and oil & gas industries with reliable, edge-to-cloud connectivity solutions.

5 investors

Helicity Space develops fusion-based space propulsion and power technology intended to drive deep space transports for human and robotic exploration, national security, and commercial space missions. The company targets the space industry with fusion propulsion engines for interplanetary travel and resource applications.

5 investors

Helogen builds fully automated, AI-driven factories in orbit that produce high-value biomaterials impossible to manufacture on Earth by leveraging the microgravity environment. The company targets pharmaceutical, biotech, and health-focused industries, enabling superior product purity and carbon-positive manufacturing at unprecedented scale.

5 investors

Icarus Robotics develops autonomous robots for space that use embodied AI, starting with human-in-the-loop control and learning from demonstration to handle tasks such as cargo handling and orbital construction. The robots are intended to offload routine labor in orbit so astronauts can focus on research and exploration.

5 investors