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Space Startup Directory

36 notable space startups across 5 sectors and all funding stages

Data sourced from Crunchbase, PitchBook, SEC filings, and company announcements

A curated list of the most notable space startups, from pre-seed through Series C+. Each company includes funding raised, founding year, headquarters, and sector classification. Click any startup name to view their full company intelligence profile on SpaceNexus.

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RS1 responsive small-sat launcher with deployable launch system

$200MEst. 2017El Segundo, CA
Launch
AlbedoSeries B

Very low Earth orbit satellites for 10cm optical and 2m thermal imagery

$132MEst. 2020Broomfield, CO
Satellites
ApexSeries B

Standardized satellite bus manufacturer for rapid spacecraft production

$95MEst. 2022Los Angeles, CA
Satellites
Astra SpaceSeries C+

Small satellite launch services and spacecraft engines

$400MEst. 2016Alameda, CA
Launch
AstranisSeries C+

Small GEO broadband satellites for underserved markets

$638MEst. 2015San Francisco, CA
Satellites
AstroscaleSeries C+

Active debris removal and satellite life extension on-orbit services

$376MEst. 2013Tokyo, Japan
In-Space

Cloud-based ground station network and satellite operations platform

$35MEst. 2015Traverse City, MI
Ground
Axiom SpaceSeries C+

Building first commercial space station and manages ISS commercial missions

$505MEst. 2016Houston, TX
In-Space

Real-time geospatial intelligence platform with frequent-revisit imagery

$250MEst. 2014Herndon, VA
Data
Capella SpaceSeries C+

SAR satellite constellation for day/night all-weather imaging

$220MEst. 2016San Francisco, CA
Data

In-space metal manufacturing from recycled orbital debris

$3MEst. 2021Denver, CO
In-Space

AI-driven satellite operations optimization and scheduling

$9MEst. 2018Houston, TX
Ground

Alpha small-sat launcher and lunar lander programs

$235MEst. 2014Cedar Park, TX
Launch
HawkEye 360Series C+

RF geolocation and analytics from space-based signals intelligence

$368MEst. 2015Herndon, VA
Data
ICEYESeries C+

SAR microsatellite constellation for persistent all-weather monitoring

$304MEst. 2014Espoo, Finland
Data

In-space transportation with orbital transfer vehicles

$150MEst. 2021Redondo Beach, CA
Launch
Leaf SpaceSeries A

Ground station as a service for LEO satellite operators

$37MEst. 2014Lomazzo, Italy
Ground
LeoLabsSeries B

Commercial space tracking radar network for LEO object monitoring

$82MEst. 2016Menlo Park, CA
Ground
Lynk GlobalSeries B

Direct satellite-to-phone connectivity for standard cell phones

$150MEst. 2017Falls Church, VA
Satellites
MomentusSeries C+

Vigoride orbital transfer vehicle for last-mile satellite deployment

$180MEst. 2017San Jose, CA
In-Space
Muon SpaceSeries A

Full-stack climate observation satellite constellation

$87MEst. 2021Mountain View, CA
Satellites
Orbit FabSeries A

In-space refueling depots and satellite servicing interfaces

$32MEst. 2018San Francisco, CA
In-Space

Low-cost small satellite launch vehicles and satellite buses

$26MEst. 2019Tucson, AZ
Launch
Planet LabsSeries C+

Daily whole-Earth imaging with 200+ Dove satellites

$600MEst. 2010San Francisco, CA
Data

3D-printed rockets with Terran R medium-lift reusable vehicle

$1.3BEst. 2015Long Beach, CA
Launch
Sidus SpaceSeries A

Multi-sensor satellite platform for commercial and defense applications

$45MEst. 2012Cape Canaveral, FL
Satellites

Space domain awareness and collision avoidance platform

$78MEst. 2017Austin, TX
Ground
Spire GlobalSeries C+

Weather, maritime, and aviation data from multi-sensor nanosatellites

$310MEst. 2012Vienna, VA
Data

Satellite servicing with autonomous rendezvous and docking technology

$21MEst. 2019Kent, WA
In-Space
Stoke SpaceSeries B

Fully reusable rocket with novel second-stage recovery

$175MEst. 2019Kent, WA
Launch

Ultra-small satellite constellation for IoT connectivity (acq. by SpaceX)

$35MEst. 2016Mountain View, CA
Satellites
Tomorrow.ioSeries C+

Weather intelligence platform with proprietary radar satellite constellation

$220MEst. 2016Boston, MA
Data
True AnomalySeries B

Space domain awareness and orbital security for defense applications

$158MEst. 2022Colorado Springs, CO
In-Space
UmbraSeries B

High-resolution SAR satellite imagery with on-demand tasking

$115MEst. 2015Santa Barbara, CA
Data

In-space manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and high-value materials

$200MEst. 2020El Segundo, CA
In-Space
VastSeries B

Haven-1 commercial space station and artificial gravity technology

$400MEst. 2021Long Beach, CA
In-Space

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Directory at a Glance

36
Startups Listed
5
Sectors Covered
5
Funding Stages
13
Growth-Stage Companies