Alternatives to Open Cosmos
The top Aerospace companies similar to Open Cosmos, ranked by relevance (named competitors first, then how closely their sectors overlap) and our 0-100 AI-readiness score. Each links to a full profile with funding and team.
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Capella Space51AerospaceSan Francisco, United States$218.0MCapella Space builds and operates a constellation of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites for Earth observation.
- TITianta54AerospaceXi An, China$13.8M
Cloud-based platform for spacecraft measurement and information management for commercial satellite users.
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ThrustMe47AerospaceVerrières-le-Buisson, France$2.0MDevelops innovative, iodine-fueled electric propulsion systems for small satellites.
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SSTL17AerospaceGuildford, United KingdomDesigns, manufactures, and operates small satellites and related space services.
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A leading Chinese commercial aerospace company developing and operating the Jilin-1 remote sensing satellite constellation.
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British aerospace and defence company specializing in advanced electronic solutions, aviation services, and communications technology.
- Website D-D-Orbit Portugal63SpaceTechFino Mornasco, Italy$160.0M
D-Orbit Portugal is the Portuguese subsidiary of D-Orbit, a space logistics and orbital transportation company.
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Firefly Aerospace62SpaceTechCedar Park, United States$1.3BAmerican aerospace company developing launch vehicles and spacecraft for commercial and government customers.
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ICEYE60SpaceTechEspoo, Finland$750.0MGlobal leader in synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) satellite data and analytics for near real-time insights.
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Starfish Space61SpaceTechTukwila, United States$36.0MDevelops autonomous spacecraft for on-orbit satellite servicing, life extension, and debris capture.
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Spaceknow43AISan Francisco, United States$4.0MAI-powered satellite data analytics for actionable intelligence and global monitoring.
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Skyrora42SpaceTechEdinburgh, United KingdomUK-based rocket company developing orbital launch vehicles and sustainable fuel.
- PEPetabite54VeterinaryBellevue, United States$23.0M
Petabyte provides cloud-based software solutions for veterinary practice management and client engagement.
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SafeGraph49Data as a ServiceDenver, United States$45.0MProvides accurate, curated data on physical places for geospatial analytics and location-based applications.
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Swedish Space (Space Services)15SpaceTechSolna, SwedenGlobal provider of advanced space services including satellite ground segment, launch services, and space research.
- AVAvanti Hylas 22Satellite CommunicationsLondon, United Kingdom
Avanti Hylas 2 is a high-throughput Ka-band satellite providing broadband connectivity across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
- PLPlanet20San Francisco, USA
- 4040Geo8Geospatial AnalyticsHouston, United States
40Geo provides geospatial GIS analytics and staffing solutions for private and public sectors.
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SWISSto1257AerospaceRenens, Switzerland$70.0MA leading enabler of the new space economy, specializing in 3D-printed satellite components and systems.
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NewOrbit52AerospaceReading, United Kingdom$28.5MBuilding satellites for very low Earth orbit (VLEO) to advance global connectivity and insight.
- Website YOYORK SPACE SYSTEMS63AerospaceDenver, United States$629.0M
Designs and manufactures spacecraft solutions for government and commercial customers.
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Observable Space63AerospaceAdrian, United States$101.0MEnabling scalable, low-cost space-to-Earth laser communications.
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Muon Space56AerospaceCalifornia, USA$250.0MDesigns and manufactures microsatellites for Earth observation, specializing in wildfire detection.
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Axelspace55AerospaceTokyo, Japan$63.0MEmpowering the world with Earth observation data from microsatellites.
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NaraSpace54AerospaceSeoul, South Korea$14.5MDevelops and operates small satellites and provides AI-powered Earth observation data analytics.
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The Compression Company51AerospaceSan Francisco, United States$2.8MAI-driven satellite data compression platform to optimize transmission and storage of Earth observation data.
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AST SpaceMobile51AerospaceMidland, United States$2.6BBuilding the first and only space-based cellular broadband network connecting directly to standard mobile phones.
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PAVE Space49AerospaceRenens, Switzerland$40.1MOrbital transfer vehicles for rapid satellite deployment and repositioning.
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Satellite IoT connectivity provider.
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albaorbital45AerospaceGlasgow, United Kingdom$3.4MDevelops and manufactures PocketQubes (very small satellites).
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Max Space40AerospaceCape Canaveral, United States$63.0MA satellite company focused on providing secure and private data services.
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Meisei Electric17AerospaceTokyo, JapanDevelops and manufactures sensors, electronic components, and satellite systems for aerospace and meteorological applications.
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General Dynamics71AerospaceReston, United States$60.0BGlobal aerospace and defense company producing business jets, combat vehicles, submarines, and IT services.
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SLINGSHOT AEROSPACE64AerospaceWindsor, United States$73.8MProvides software for space situational awareness and operations.
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Blue Origin63AerospaceKent, USA$10.1BDeveloping space infrastructure for data centers and beyond.
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Sierra Space62AerospaceLouisville, USA$2.3BBuilding a space-based economy with a reusable spaceplane and orbital destinations.
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Varda Space Industries62AerospaceEl Segundo, United States$277.0MDeveloping reusable spacecraft to manufacture pharmaceuticals and high-end materials in microgravity for Earth use.
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The Exploration Company61AerospaceBordeaux, Europe$105.0MEuropean private space ventures redefining independent orbital infrastructure.
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Redwire61AerospaceJacksonville, USA$63.0MA global leader in space and defense technology solutions.
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Unifly59AerospaceLeuven, Belgium$34.6MDigitizing and automating airspace management for safe drone integration.
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ORBION Space Technology58AerospaceHoughton, United States$59.3MSpecializes in plasma propulsion systems for spacecraft.
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Vast56AerospaceLong Beach, United States$700.0MDeveloping next-generation commercial space stations to enable long-term human presence and microgravity research.
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HyImpulse56AerospaceNeuenstadt am Kocher, Germany$135.1MGerman startup developing hybrid-propulsion rockets for cost-effective satellite launches.
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Arinna54AerospacePalo Alto, United States$4.0MBuilding ultrathin, flexible, and efficient solar cells for spacecraft.
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AIRMO54AerospaceBerlin, Germany$5.8MAdvanced greenhouse gas monitoring technology from space using miniaturized SWIR imager and micro-LIDAR instruments.
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ADRANOS53AerospaceWest Lafayette, United States$21.6MSpecializes in propulsion systems for small satellites.
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EPSILON352AerospaceLos Angeles, United States$18.8MProvides test and operations execution software for complex systems.
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FIREHAWK52AerospaceDallas, United States$79.6MRocket engine manufacturer for launch and in-space applications.
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GRAVITICS51AerospaceSeattle, United States$33.2MProvides micro-propulsion and component solutions for satellites.
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ExoAnalytic Solutions51AerospaceFoothill Ranch, United States$63.0MProvider of space domain awareness, intelligence, and advanced missile defense technology solutions.
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PLD Space51AerospaceElche, Spain$308.5MA Spanish company developing small satellite launch vehicles.
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COSMIC SHIELDING CORPORATION50AerospaceAtlanta, United States$60.2MDevelops radiation shielding solutions for space.
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Endeavour Optical Networks49AerospacePalo Alto, United States$10.8MBuilding the fastest space laser communications system to link data centers from orbit.
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Develops electrospray propulsion systems for satellites.
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Letara Ltd.49AerospaceSapporo, Japan$16.0MJapanese space tech startup developing hybrid rocket propulsion systems for satellite, launch, defense, and security applications.
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solestial48AerospaceTempe, United States$27.0MProvides optical and photonic components for space.
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kayhan. space48AerospaceBoulder, United States$11.3MSoftware for space situational awareness and collision avoidance.
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THINK ORBITAL48AerospaceBoulder, United States$9.5MDevelops in-orbit infrastructure and components for space sustainability.
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A next-generation commercial space station for the post-ISS low-Earth orbit economy.
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Lux Aeterna47AerospaceDenver, United States$14.0MDeveloping the world's first fully reusable satellite platform to enable high-tempo, cost-effective orbital operations.
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