The space startup class of 2013

7 companies in the directory were founded in 2013, across communications & connectivity, debris removal & servicing, launch and more, with $278.4M in disclosed funding between them. With hindsight: 2 still active, 1 outgrew the startup label entirely, 1 didn't make it.

Isotropic Systems Acquired

High-bandwidth satellite terminals

Communications & Connectivity · United Kingdom · est. 2013 · Series C+Astroscale Graduated

Space debris removal

Debris Removal & Servicing · Japan · est. 2013 · Series C+Bagaveev Shut down

3D printed rocket engines

Launch · United States · est. 2013 · SeedInterstellar Technologies

ZERO, the biomethane launcher

Launch · Japan · est. 2013 · Series C+Oxford Space Systems

Deployable structures

Components & Subsystems · United Kingdom · est. 2013 · Series ASolestial Acquired

Space solar technology

Space Power & Energy · United States · est. 2013 · Series AWorld View Enterprises Acquired

Stratospheric observation and launch services

Launch · United States · est. 2013 · Series C+

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