The space startup class of 2016
21 companies in the directory were founded in 2016, across satellites, launch, rovers and more, with $660.2M in disclosed funding between them. With hindsight: 14 still active, 2 outgrew the startup label entirely, 2 didn't make it.
Loft Orbital Turnkey satellite deployment
Vector Launch Shut downAffordable space access
Astra GraduatedLow-cost orbital launches
GITAIRobots for work in space
Capella Space AcquiredGathering information from space
Akash Systems Diamond-cooled chips for space and AI
Maritime Launch Services GraduatedCommercial spaceport
FluroSat AcquiredCrop monitoring and analytics
Earthcube AcquiredMonitoring solutions powered by automation
Analytical Space Shut downHigh-speed data connection
Astralytical Space analysis and consulting
Enpulsion Advanced propulsion systems for small sats
HEO Robotics Space object inspection
i-Space Developing a commercial space shuttle
Kuva Space Hyperspectral Earth observation
Picterra Artificial intelligence for Earth imaging
QEYNet Microsatellite quantum key network
Relativity Space 3D printed rockets
SatVu Thermal imaging from space
Space Store Education and retail
Warpspace Optical relay between satellites
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