Companies in Space Tech
There are 3,111 companies in Space Tech which include SpaceX, Planet, ViaSat, Skyroot, Paras Defence & Space Technologies. 1,084 companies in Space Tech are funded, with 514 having secured Series A funding. Till date, the sector has seen the creation of 22 Unicorns. United States has the most number of companies in Space Tech (1,044), followed by India
(347), and then United Kingdom (208).
2026 has seen the creation of 83 Space Tech companies. On average, the last 10 years have seen 168 new companies launched every year. Most number of Space Tech startups have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and University of California (Berkeley).
Here is a List of top companies in Space Tech

1. SpaceX
Provider of advanced aerospace and space transportation services. It delivers advanced launch services using reusable rocket systems designed to transport crew and cargo for missions to orbit, the Moon, Mars, and deep space exploration. It also develops and operates large-scale satellite networks that provide high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity across the globe, including remote and underserved regions. It supports human spaceflight programs aimed at expanding long-duration space exploration and increasing access to space for both commercial and governmental missions.
Key facts about SpaceX
- Founded Year: 2002
- Location: Hawthorne (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $11.9B
- Investors: Fidelity Investments, Jetstream Venture Fund and 273 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series J, Mar 17, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 81/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 9 Competitors

2. Planet
Provider of daily satellite imagery and geospatial data analytics services. The organization offers high-frequency imagery, mosaics, on-demand tasking, and analytic feeds. It transforms imagery into insights, providing data for monitoring, change detection, and analysis. The company delivers data products and cloud-based tools, offering solutions across various industries.
Key facts about Planet
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $602M
- Investors: DCVC, EDBI and 54 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Sep 12, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 80/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 397 Competitors

3. ViaSat
Provider of satellite internet services, solutions, and related communication technologies. The company delivers internet connectivity for home, small business, aviation, energy, and government sectors. It offers satellite internet plans, backup internet, and voice communication services. The company also provides cybersecurity, encryption, and tactical networking solutions. Additionally, it offers antenna systems, real-time earth observation, and managed connectivity.
Key facts about ViaSat
- Founded Year: 1986
- Location: Carlsbad (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: FCC, Herald Investment Management and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jul 23, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 75/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 285 Competitors

4. Skyroot
Manufacturer of orbital launch vehicles for small satellite deployment missions. These vehicles utilize solid fuel boosters and liquid engines to transport payloads into low earth and sun-synchronous orbits. The design incorporates carbon composite structures to facilitate the delivery of satellites for various orbital requirements.
Key facts about Skyroot
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Hyderabad (India)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $145M
- Investors: GIC, Sherpalo Ventures and 34 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, May 07, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 73/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 211 Competitors
Company offering wide range of defence products & solutions. It offers a range of products and solutions, include optical components, Imaging Systems, Electronic Systems, Cybersecurity Solutions, Production of heavy structures, flow-formed rocket motor tubes, special purpose machines, Titanium Fabrication, Electromagnetic Pulse Protection, Shielding Products, Drones and Anti-Drone Systems, Spacecraft Integration and Testing, Remote-Controlled Defense Systems, and Custom Engineering Solutions.
Key facts about Paras Defence & Space Technologies
- Founded Year: 1972
- Location: Navi Mumbai (India)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $4.57M
- Investors: Pooja Unichem, Devansh Ventures and 38 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jun 13, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 73/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 967 Competitors

