Observable Space, founded in 2025, is a vertically integrated space technology company building optical infrastructure for satellites and spacecraft. The firm develops high-throughput laser communications ground stations, advanced ground-based optical sensing systems, and in-space optical payloads. It operates from Los Angeles and Detroit, with a team of over 175 employees.
The company's real-time observation platform connects more than 2,000 telescopes worldwide for space situational awareness, having executed 2.6 million automated tasks and identified over 20 million targets. Observable Space serves government agencies, defense contractors, and research institutions, positioning itself as a leader in domestic production of critical space infrastructure.
Observable Space raised $90 million in Series A funding. It has secured a $94 million IDIQ contract, reflecting demand for its capabilities in a sector of growing strategic importance.
