Top 45 Space Satellite startups

Updated: Oct 09, 2026
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These startups are developing and enhancing space satellites for Earth observation, global communications, climate monitoring, navigation systems, scientific research, etc.
1
DPhi Space
Country: Switzerland | Funding: CHF2.3M
DPhi Space is a startup that specializes in shared satellites for hosted payloads to simplify access to space - a better alternative to cubesats.
2
ReOrbit
Country: Finland | Funding: €63.9M
ReOrbit creates sovereign communication satellites
3
Astranis
Country: USA | Funding: $1.7B
Astranis is a space startup that builds small and low-cost telecommunications satellites to provide internet access in remote regions.
4
MDA
Country: Canada | Funding: $1.4B
MDA is an international space mission partner and robotics, satellite systems, and geointelligence pioneer. MDA is developing the Canadarm3, an iconic, next-generation AI-enabled robotic system. Also MDA supports humanity’s long-term return to the lunar surface,
5
EnduroSat
Country: Bulgaria | Funding: $385.8M
EnduroSat designs and engineers spacecraft for business applications and space exploration missions.
6
Ursa Space Systems
Country: USA | Funding: $100.4M
Ursa helps traders and analysts in the finance and energy industries make informed decisions.
7
Reflex Aerospace
Country: Germany | Funding: €60.3M
Reflex Aerospace delivers payload-centric, dual-use, secure-by-design satellite technology at unparalleled speed.
8
Dhruva Space
Country: India | Funding: $39.5M
Dhruva Space provides comprehensive solutions for space applications, offering satellites, ground stations, and launch services as a complete package. It manufactures scalable modular platforms for satellites weighing from 1 to 500 kg. They are suitable for commercial, defense, and scientific missions in low-Earth orbit. Dhruva Space's LEO tracking stations are designed and engineered for precise tracking, seamless control, and reliable communications with spacecraft. Using proprietary software, these stations provide simultaneous access to multiple satellites, ensuring maximum efficiency and uninterrupted operation. The company also manufactures antenna systems for S/X-band telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) and payload downlinks. Dhruva Space also operates its own constellation of Earth observation satellites, providing satellite imagery analysis capabilities for any end user.
9
GalaxEye
Country: India | Funding: $35M
GalaxEye is building the world's first multi sensor imaging satellite for earth observation purposes to gather unique insights with our proprietary mission called Drishti to provide intuitive all time all weather information over any area of interest across the globe.
10
Nara Space
Country: South Korea | Funding: ₩40.2B
NaraSpace Technology specializes in the design, development, integration, and testing of CubeSats and small space systems.
Boris Maslennikov
Editor: Boris Maslennikov
Boris Maslennikov is a senior editor for Space-Startups. He has spent more than a decade covering the global space industry as a business journalist. He earned a Ph.D. in planetary sciences from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a bachelor’s degree with honors in geophysics and planetary science from the California Institute of Technology. In his free time, Boris enjoys studying history and mathematics, with a particular interest in the history of mathematics. You can contact Boris at borismaslenikov(at)space-startups(dot)com