Recently-Founded Space Companies

Vertically integrated telescope hardware, software, and lasercom platforms for space observation

Satellite-based RF signal intelligence — detecting, identifying, and geolocating emitters worldwide from LEO

Develops space-based solar power satellites that collect sunlight in low Earth orbit and transmit energy to portable ground receivers via infrared lasers

Provides satellite communications, geospatial intelligence, and positioning services as Saudi Arabia's PIF-backed national space services company

Manufactures and integrates modular satellites up to 500 kg from Abu Dhabi, offering physical, virtual, and on-demand space missions for government and commercial customers

Develops optical multiplexing receivers for satellite free-space communication using orbital angular momentum of light

Builds a decentralized edge computing platform that interconnects satellites for on-orbit AI processing, data optimization, and compute marketplace services

Integrates satellite communications, geospatial analytics, and artificial intelligence for government and enterprise customers worldwide

Developing the first orbital power grid using optical power beaming to deliver concentrated solar energy to satellites without hardware modifications

Develops orbital data centers that provide GPU compute and AI inference services in space using solar power and passive radiative cooling

Develops radiation-resilient onboard AI computers that enable satellites to process data and run inference directly in orbit

Develops deployable mesh reflector antennas and adaptive radar systems for satellite communications and RF situational awareness in GEO and higher orbits

Belgian spin-off developing nanotechnology-based energetic materials for defence, civil, and space sectors

Copenhagen startup building high-thrust bi-propellant chemical propulsion systems for microsatellites

Developer of autonomous reusable reentry vehicles for small-mass, high-cadence Earth return from orbit

Builds and operates a constellation of SAR and AIS satellites for persistent maritime surveillance and ocean monitoring

Develops network orchestration software and laser communication terminals that unify satellite, airborne, maritime, and ground networks into a single managed system

Designs and mass-manufactures standardized satellite bus platforms for commercial and government constellation deployments across LEO, MEO, and GEO orbits

Develops spacecraft and in-situ refining technology to extract and process platinum group metals from metallic near-Earth asteroids

Develops post-mission disposal devices using drag sail technology to prevent spacecraft and launch vehicle stages from becoming space debris

Develops commercial satellites, satellite components, and orbit transfer vehicles powered by proprietary hybrid propulsion technology

Designs and manufactures large-scale, high-power satellite platforms with in-house electric propulsion and avionics for multi-orbit missions

Develops a standardized autonomous rendezvous and docking module for satellite life extension, debris removal, and in-orbit servicing missions

Operates a ground-based radar network and digital platform providing space situational awareness, space domain awareness, and space traffic management services

Develops a partially reusable methane-fueled mini-launcher for small satellite delivery to low Earth and sun-synchronous orbits