The space startup class of 2017
22 companies in the directory were founded in 2017, across satellites, infrastructure, defense & space domain awareness and more, with $157.5M in disclosed funding between them. With hindsight: 19 still active, 1 outgrew the startup label entirely, 1 didn't make it.
Skylo Satellite network solution for IoT connectivity
Momentus GraduatedIn-space flights for satellites
Slingshot Aerospace Decision intelligence technologies
mu Space In-space communication
Atomos Space AcquiredIn-space transportation service
Sensar Tracking civil engineering risks using satellites
AI SpaceFactory 3D printed habitats
Australia Space Launch Helping launch down under
Black Arrow Horizon sea launch service
Bryce Space & Tech Space and technology analytics services
Cemvita Factory Food and life support
ClearSpace Removing defunct satellites
Eclipse Orbital Affordable cube-sat launch service
Hydrosat Plant health monitored by satellites
Latitudo 40 From images to information
Leo Aerospace Shut downHigh altitude smallsat launcher
Lunar OutpostLunar rovers and mobility systems, from MAPP robotic rovers to crewed terrain vehicles
RedWorks In-situ additive construction
Skyrora Building launch vehicles
Space Impulse The Space Business Network
SpaceChain Blockchain-based satellite network
ThrustMeIodine-fueled electric propulsion systems for small satellites
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