Best Space Tech Companies in Florida, United States
The 42 best Space Tech companies in Florida, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Moon Express.
Ranked: Best Space Tech companies in Florida
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Web popularity | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moon Express Commercial lunar exploration and resource utilization for the benefit of humanity | $62M | 95 mo ago | 34 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+15 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 2 | Space Perspective Operator of human spaceflights providing luxury amenities and panoramic views | $48M | 30 mo ago | 110 | Taber MacCallum Founder | Node.jsTailwind CSSReact+26 | Top 5M | 48 patents High‑altitude balloon platforms for near‑space passenger transport and vehicle stabilization. | — |
| 3 | PredaSAR Manufacturer of spacecraft platforms, spacecraft components, and provider of mission services | $25M | 76 mo ago | 608 | Peter Krauss CEO & President | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | Vaya Space Manufacturer of hybrid rocket engines for orbital and missile propulsion | $18M | 28 mo ago | 54 | Kevin Lowdermilk Chief Executive Officer | WixSentryApple iCloud Mail+12 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 5 | Sidus Space Provider of mission launch-related solutions | $16M | 20 mo ago | 64 64 → 102 (+59%) | Carol Craig CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+22 | Top 5M | 29 patents Modular small-satellite design, integration, testing platforms, and related data/communication systems | 1 job opening |
| 6 | NUVIEW Provider of high-resolution 3D data and analysis using space-based LiDAR 24Funding top 33%Talent top 38%News top 43%Moat bottom 45% All 6 signals ▾Fundingtop 33% Talenttop 38% Newstop 43% Moatbottom 45% Globalbottom 36% Marketbottom 26% Funding: Raised $15.0M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 3 yrs (1.0/yr) Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 24/100 | $15M | 12 mo ago | 10 | Katie Graumann COO & Co-Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | Redwire Space Developer of diversified satellite components | $15M | 5 mo ago | 700 | Peter Cannito CEO & Chairman | WordPressApple iCloud MailMySQL+29 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 8 | Firehawk Aerospace Provider of 3D printed propulsion systems 45Funding top 30%Innovation top 32%Patents top 35%Moat top 46% All 9 signals ▾Fundingtop 30% Innovationtop 32% Patentstop 35% Moattop 46% Talentbottom 49% Techbottom 46% Globalbottom 37% Marketbottom 36% Newsbottom 35% Funding: Raised $12.3M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 6 yrs (0.8/yr) Innovation: 20 patents (top 52% of patent-holders) · 20 filings since 2022 vs 0 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 45/100 | $12M | 9 mo ago | 31 | Steve Edwards Co-Founder | WordPressApple iCloud MailMySQL+24 | Top 10M | 20 patents Additive manufacturing of solid propellant grains and hybrid rocket fuel designs | 1 job opening · 1 partnership · 1 expansion |
| 9 | Star Catcher Space-based energy grid solutions for space operations 50Talent top 28%Funding top 32%Growth top 35%Moat top 39% All 7 signals ▾Talenttop 28% Fundingtop 32% Growthtop 35% Moattop 39% Techtop 45% Globalbottom 36% Marketbottom 32% Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated Funding: Raised $12.2M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 2 yrs (1.0/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 50/100 | $12M | 3 mo ago | — | Andrew Rush Co-founder and CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+16 | Top 10M | — | 6 job openings |
| 10 | Interstellar Lab Developer of automated biospheric systems for plant cultivation on Earth and space | $6M | 53 mo ago | 1 | Barbara Belvisi Founder & CEO | SanityNode.jsTailwind CSS+16 | Top 5M | — | 2 partnerships |
| 11 | y Eclipse Energy Systems Provider of engineering and scientific solutions for terrestrial and space applications | $3M | 203 mo ago | 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 12 | Starfighters Space Operator of reusable aircraft providing suborbital launch capabilities for commercial payloads | $2M | 17 mo ago | 6 | Rick Svetkoff Founder & Lead Pilot | WordPressMySQLPHP+31 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 13 | esc Aerospace Provider of on-board systems for space vehicles | $764K | 57 mo ago | — | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+21 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 14 | Space Initiatives Provider of small satellites for low earth orbits | $349K | 15 mo ago | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 15 | Eta Space Provider of advanced cryogenic systems for space exploration and energy applications | $190K | 37 mo ago | — | William Notardonato Founder & CEO | GoDaddy Website BuilderReactRequireJS+6 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 16 | Epic Aerospace Developer of orbit transfer vehicles for in-space satellite mobility | $150K | 84 mo ago | 23 | Ignacio Montero Founder & CEO | SanityNode.jsstyled-components+9 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 17 | Karman Line Developer of infrastructure and community ecosystem for global spaceports | $100K | 33 mo ago | — | Ryan Blowers Co-Founder & Chief Science Officer | — | — | — | — |
Top 12 Space Tech companies in Florida
#1
Series A · Jacksonville, Florida · founded 2024$12.2Mraised▾
Space-based energy grid solutions for space operations. It provides users with a power supply for satellites in LEO. It allows satellites to harness solar power, enabling them to perform power-intensive tasks such as on-orbit processing, remote sensing, and telecommunications without the constraints of limited onboard power sources. It transmits broad-spectrum energy compatible with state-of-the-art triple junction solar cells to client satellite solar arrays.
- May 2026Series A$65M
- Jul 2024Seed$12.2M
#2
Public · Jacksonville, Florida · founded 2020 · 700 employees$14.6Mraised▾
Developer of diversified satellite components. It provides users with low-earth orbit, geosynchronous and interplanetary spacecraft, optical and sun sensors, star trackers and cameras, deployable structures for space systems, payload adapters, and attitude and control systems. It also offers satellite and spacecraft design, and in-space robotic construction of satellites and space systems.
- Mar 2026Grant (prize money)$4M
- Oct 2020Grant (prize money)$3.8M
- Sep 2020Grant (prize money)$3.8M
- Aug 2020Grant (prize money)—
#3
Series C · Melbourne, Florida · founded 2018 · 31 employees$12.3Mraised▾
Provider of 3D printed propulsion systems. It uses additive manufacturing technology to develop thermoplastic-aluminium nanocomposite-based hybrid rocket engines and fuel grains. It designs and builds customized rocket engines for small satellite launchers, lunar transport systems, manned spacecraft, and small defence purposes.
- Nov 2025Series C—
- Jan 2025Series C$60M
- Oct 2023Series A$350K
- Aug 2022Series A$8.8M
#4
Series A · Orlando, Florida · founded 2020 · 10 employees$15Mraised▾
Provider of high-resolution 3D data and analysis using space-based LiDAR. The company offers digital surface models and digital terrain models. Services include change detection, foliage penetration, and digital twin creation. The company supports applications such as forest monitoring, infrastructure planning, and flood risk management. The company also serves national mapping initiatives and telecommunications.
- Aug 2025Grant (prize money)$5M
- Jun 2023Series A$12M
- May 2023Seed$3M
#5
Public · Merritt Island, Florida · founded 2020 · 64 employees$16.1Mraised▾
Provider of mission launch-related solutions. It provides users with mission-to-launch and deployment services, as well as space services using its constellation of satellites. It also provides a service portfolio that includes imaging services, as well as data analysis services for agriculture and forestry, oil and gas, environment, water and natural disaster management, and security applications.
- Dec 2024Post IPO$14.1M
- Oct 2023Post IPO$2M
#6
Public · Cape Canaveral, Florida · founded 2022 · 6 employees$1.9Mraised▾
Operator of reusable aircraft providing suborbital launch capabilities for commercial payloads. The company offers air launch services for payloads using a fleet of aircraft. It aims to provide cost-effective launch solutions. The company is acquiring a launch license.
- Apr 2025Seed$45.1K
- Jan 2025Seed$19.4K
- Nov 2024Seed$99.3K
- Feb 2023Seed$1.9M
#7
Series A · Titusville, Florida · founded 2019 · 110 employees$48Mraised▾
Operator of human spaceflights providing luxury amenities and panoramic views. The company offers a carbon-neutral spaceflight experience within a spacious capsule. Explorers can enjoy a culinary program, safety seating, and access to a restroom. The team has experience in human spacecraft development.
- Feb 2024Series A—
- May 2022Series A$17M
- Oct 2021Series A$40M
- Dec 2020Seed$7M
#8
Series B · Cocoa, Florida · founded 2017 · 54 employees$17.9Mraised▾
Manufacturer of hybrid rocket engines for orbital and missile propulsion. These systems utilize solid fuel grains and liquid oxidizers to provide thrust for launch vehicles, in-space maneuvering, and flight platforms. The technology incorporates restart and throttle capabilities to manage performance during operation. The propulsion systems are designed for integration into various flight vehicles to facilitate satellite delivery and orbital adjustments. The hardware architecture relies on additive manufacturing processes to produce engine components.
- Apr 2024Series B$819K
- Jan 2023Series B$17.1M
#9
Funding Raised · Palm Bay, Florida · founded 2018$348.6Kraised▾
Provider of small satellites for low earth orbits
- May 2025Grant (prize money)$174.3K
- Feb 2025Grant (prize money)$174.3K
#10
Series B · Cape Canaveral, Florida · founded 2010 · 34 employees$61.8Mraised▾
Commercial lunar exploration and resource utilization for the benefit of humanity. This company is focused on redefining what's possible in space exploration. They aim to unlock the Moon's mysteries and resources for the betterment of all. They offer commercial missions of opportunity and MX explorer systems for charter, enabling scientific and commercial exploration at a lower cost. Their scalable robotic spacecraft are designed to reach the Moon and other solar system destinations, supporting payload delivery and science expeditions. They are pioneering a new era of space enterprise, democratizing lunar research, and blazing a trail for commercial space transportation beyond Earth's orbit. Their expeditions include lunar scouting, establishing lunar outposts, and resource prospecting, including sample return missions. They envision the Moon as a new frontier with resources that can benefit life on Earth and our future in space.
- Oct 2018Series B$12.5M
- Dec 2017Series B$375K
- Jan 2017Series B$20M
- Dec 2016Series B$5M
#11
Seed · Boca Raton, Florida · founded 2019 · 608 employees$25Mraised▾
Manufacturer of spacecraft platforms, spacecraft components, and provider of mission services. The company offers standard spacecraft platforms with interchangeable components configurable for various mission requirements. Mission services include launch services, mission operations, and ground station services. It also manufactures spacecraft for scientific research, national defense, and commercial applications.
- Apr 2020Seed$25M
#12
Seed · Merritt Island, Florida · founded 2018 · 1 employees$5.5Mraised▾
Developer of automated biospheric systems for plant cultivation on Earth and space. The company integrates with greenhouse systems to facilitate automation. It designs systems to autonomously adapt temperature, humidity, atmosphere, light, irrigation, and nutrients for various plant species. The company's platform combines artificial intelligence, hardware, and science to optimize plant growth.
- Mar 2022Seed$5M
- Sep 2021Seed$500K
- Jun 2021Seed$1.2M
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Space Tech coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
How research on Space Tech in Florida is moving
A read on the academic research around Space Tech in Florida — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 290 papers.
- University of Florida148
- Florida Institute of Technology51
- University of Central Florida41
- Florida International University21
- Florida State University10
- Spacecraft6→29
- CubeSat2→10
- Aerospace engineering1→7
- Rendezvous2→4
- Astrobiology3→4
- Spacecraft10→22
- CubeSat2→12
- Aerospace engineering5→9
- Control theory (sociology)3→5
- Trajectory optimization3→4
- Spacecraft4→14
- Aerospace engineering1→4
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