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Stara Space

operating 1–10 employees

Operates a constellation of nano-satellites providing secure data relay, storage, and computation as a service for satellite operators

About

Stara Space provides space infrastructure as a service, operating a planned constellation of nano-satellites that offer secure data relay, storage, and computation capabilities for satellite operators in low Earth orbit. The company targets small satellite operators that lack the capital and technical resources to build their own communication networks, offering affordable subscription-based access to its space-to-space mesh networking infrastructure. Stara completed its NOOR-1 pathfinder mission in December 2019, deploying two PocketQube-class satellites aboard a Rocket Lab Electron launch vehicle to demonstrate LEO-to-LEO inter-satellite links, encrypted communication, and integration with ground station software. The company maintains offices in Manhattan Beach, California; Vancouver, Washington; and Miami Beach, Florida. Its team includes veterans from SpaceX, Spire, and Hyperloop One.

Products & Services

Planned constellation of nano-satellites providing secure data relay, storage, and computation services for satellite operators in LEO
Subscription-based space infrastructure service enabling satellite operators to relay gigabytes of data per orbit via space-to-space mesh networking

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Overview

Founded 2018
HQ Manhattan Beach, California, USA
Type Private Company

Leadership

Tyler J Diaz
CEO & Co-founder
Courtney Wright
VP of Operations
Ignacio Tzoumas
Head of Business Development
Jeff Kuehne
VP of Engineering

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