Companies in Space Economy
There are 221 companies in Space Economy which include Astroscale, ClearSpace, Infinite Orbits, Starfish Space, D-Orbit. 88 companies in Space Economy are funded, with 32 having secured Series A funding. Till date, the sector has seen the creation of 2 Unicorns. United States has the most number of companies in Space Economy (95), followed by India
(26), and then United Kingdom (11).
On average, the last 10 years have seen 13 new companies launched every year. Most number of Space Economy startups have been founded by alumni from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University and Columbia University.
Here is a List of top companies in Space Economy
1. Astroscale
Developer of satellite solutions for space debris removal. It provides users with an end-to-end rendezvous solution, which consists of two spacecraft to be launched stacked together. It leverages proximity rendezvous technologies and a magnetic capture mechanism, while another has a docking plate for capturing the debris. It also developed a micro-lite satellite for the in-situ debris environment awareness missions.
Key facts about Astroscale
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Sumida City (Japan)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $384M
- Investors: JAFCO Group, Mitsubishi Corporation and 42 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Oct 06, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 74/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 16 Competitors

2. ClearSpace
Provider of technology for active removal of space debris and servicing. The organization develops capabilities for in-orbit services, including inspection, life-extension, refueling, disposal, and repair. It pioneers missions focused on removing debris and ensuring a sustainable space environment.
Key facts about ClearSpace
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Renens (Switzerland)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $33.3M
- Investors: OTB Ventures, Swisscom and 23 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jan 19, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 68/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 17 Competitors
Operator of spacecraft providing life extension and in-orbit services. It designs, owns, and operates spacecraft to provide in-orbit services. The company's services include extending the operational life of satellites. It utilizes autonomous vision-based navigation software for its spacecraft operations.
Key facts about Infinite Orbits
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Toulouse (France)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $59.4M
- Investors: Newfund, Generation Millennium and 18 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Nov 17, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 67/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 16 Competitors
Developer of autonomous spacecraft for on-orbit satellite servicing and life extension. The company focuses on creating smaller, less expensive vehicles for docking with satellites using electric propulsion. Its initial services include extending satellite lifespan and facilitating responsible disposal. The company is actively engaged in validating its technology through on-orbit missions.
Key facts about Starfish Space
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Tukwila (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $50.5M
- Investors: NFX, Munich Re Ventures and 19 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Sep 12, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 65/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 16 Competitors

5. D-Orbit
Operator of orbital transportation, in-orbit servicing, and mission control software. The company provides last-mile satellite delivery and space waste management services. It offers solutions for hosted payload operations and space cloud computing. The company also develops systems and components for traditional and new space markets.
Key facts about D-Orbit
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Fino Mornasco (Italy)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $223M
- Investors: Marubeni, Club degli Investitori and 31 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Jan 22, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 65/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 25 Competitors

