Lodestar Space
Orbital defense as a service, using autonomous AI-driven bodyguard satellites to protect high-value assets in space
Lodestar Space, founded in 2023 and headquartered in El Segundo with a presence in London, is building what it describes as an autonomous AI fighter-pilot for space. The core product is a modular, highly dexterous robotic arm designed to perform delicate in-orbit tasks, forming the basis of a bodyguard satellite that acts as an orbital first responder for high-value assets. The company targets national security and defense customers who need physical protection and servicing capability for satellites that are otherwise inaccessible once deployed. Investors include the UK Space Agency and Mehdi Ghissassi. Co-founder Neil Buchanan is a named leader at the company.