Best Space Tech Companies in Virginia, United States
The 38 best Space Tech companies in Virginia, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Orbital ATK.
Ranked: Best Space Tech companies in Virginia
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orbital ATK Satellites, spacecraft and commercial space-launch systems | $400M | 131 mo ago | Acquired | — | 1982 | — | 244 patents Advanced aerospace propulsion, pyrotechnic illumination devices, and high‑temperature composite materials. | — |
| 2 | HawkEye 360 Developer of satellite-based geographic monitoring and communication solutions 67Funding top 9%News top 18%Talent top 25%Moat top 28% All 11 signals ▾Fundingtop 9% Newstop 18% Talenttop 25% Moattop 28% Growthtop 30% Patentstop 31% Innovationtop 36% Producttop 39% Techtop 41% Globalbottom 39% Marketbottom 33% Funding: Raised $387M across 13 rounds · 13 rounds over 10 yrs (1.3/yr) News: 17 BI events in 12 mo (of 71 tracked, 8 types) · +55% YoY rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 67/100 | $387M | 6 mo ago | Public | Robert Mcgwier Founder and Technical Adviser | 2015 | WordPressMySQLPHP+27 | 74 patents RF signal geolocation and spectrum monitoring for emitter detection and identification | — |
| 3 | Omnispace Hybrid satellite wireless broadband services provider | $107M | 67 mo ago | Series C | — | 2012 | WordPressMySQLPHP+19 | — | 1 partnership |
| 4 | Lynk Provider of direct-to-device connectivity system using commercially licensed and patented technology | $78M | 27 mo ago | Series B | Margo Deckard Co-Founder & COO | 2017 | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+22 | 337 patents Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics | — |
| 5 | LeoSat Provider of a low earth orbit satellite constellation technology | $50M | 83 mo ago | Series A | — | 2013 | — | 11 patents Satellite data routing and network management for high‑throughput communications | — |
| 6 | HySpecIQ Platform offering advanced imaging and geospatial intelligence solutions | $35M | 59 mo ago | Series B | Bill Schuster Co-Founder | 2013 | — | — | — |
| 7 | Umbra Developer of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology and data services | $32M | 68 mo ago | Series A | Gabe Dominocielo Co-Founder | 2015 | WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+26 | 404 patents Home organization and decorative fixtures for residential interior spaces. | — |
| 8 | Satelles Provider of satellite time and location technology solutions for various industries | $30M | 59 mo ago | Acquired | — | 2008 | WordPressMySQLPHP+16 | 20 patents Secure satellite-based positioning, navigation, timing validation and low‑SWaP geolocation | — |
| 9 | OmniEarth A geospatial analytics firm | $5M | 126 mo ago | Acqui-Hired | — | 2014 | — | 35 patents Geospatial image analytics for resource extraction and agricultural yield forecasting | — |
| 10 | SPARC Research Provider of propulsion systems for satellites | $162K | 16 mo ago | Funding Raised | Patrick Hewitt Founder | 2017 | WordPressMySQLPHP+13 | — | — |
| 11 | Scout Space Developer of sensor systems, autonomy software, and data platforms for space | $100K | 4 mo ago | Series A | Philip Hover-Smoot CEO | 2019 | WebflowGSAPUnpkg+9 | — | 1 job opening · 1 internship · 1 expansion |
| 12 | Iridium Communications Network of satellite communications providing voice, data, and messaging services | $22K | 80 mo ago | Public | — | 2001 | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+28 | — | — |
Top 12 Space Tech companies in Virginia
#1
Public · Herndon, Virginia · founded 2015 · 21 employees$386.7Mraised▾
Developer of satellite-based geographic monitoring and communication solutions. It provides users with a constellation of small satellites in low Earth orbit, to generate reports on wireless signals that can be used to track and monitor global transportation networks, assist with emergencies, and provide other data analytics services to various industries. It also provides maritime situational awareness, collecting information about vessels to create a wealth of current and historical data useful for commercial planning and monitoring, and emergency response.
- Mar 2026Series E$23M
- Dec 2025Conventional Debt—
- Dec 2025Series E$150M
- Apr 2024Conventional Debt$40M
#2
Series B · Falls Church, Virginia · founded 2017 · 47 employees$77.5Mraised▾
Provider of direct-to-device connectivity system using commercially licensed and patented technology. The system allows ubiquitous coverage through existing mobile network operators. It requires no change to user mobile phones. The company defends against a complaint alleging breach of business combination agreement obligations.
- Jun 2024Series B$85.2M
- Jul 2022Series A—
- Oct 2020Seed$4.8M
- Jul 2019Seed$5.2M
#3
Series A · Reston, Virginia · founded 2019 · 11 employees$100Kraised▾
Developer of sensor systems, autonomy software, and data platforms for space. The company builds electro-optical and infrared sensors designed for missions in low Earth orbit, geosynchronous orbit, and beyond. It offers mission autonomy software enabling spacecraft to perform complex operations. Custom compute configurations for various missions and mission design modeling are also provided.
- May 2026Series A$18M
- Apr 2026Series A$10.9M
- Jun 2023Seed—
- May 2022Grant (prize money)$100K
#4
Acquired · Dulles, Virginia · founded 1982 · 13000 employees$400Mraised▾
Orbital ATK was formed by the 2015 merger of Orbital Sciences Corporation and parts of Alliant Techsystems. The space systems group offers satellites for commercial, scientific, and security purposes. In addition they also produce the Cygnus spacecraft, which is used for cargo delivery (has been used for cargo delivery to the ISS). Also offers space services and materials.
- Sep 2015Conventional Debt$400M
- Conventional Debt—
#5
Series C · Tysons, Virginia · founded 2012 · 25 employees$106.8Mraised▾
Omnispace provides hybrid satellite wireless connectivity and communication services to the small businesses, public healthcare and safety, education, and IoT sectors. Its platform is based on a constellation of satellites in non-geosynchronous orbit (NGSO) and leverages 2 GHz frequency band (assigned both for satellite and mobile communication). It is focused on providing connectivity to remotely access and rural areas. As of Sep'17, it has one satellite in operation and partnered with Intelsat to expand its global coverage and infrastructure. It has collaborations with mobile operators, government, and industry players.
- Feb 2021Series C$60M
- Jun 2017Series B$30M
- Jun 2016Series A$8.3M
- Feb 2016Series A$8.4M
#6
Funding Raised · Warrenton, Virginia · founded 2017$162.2Kraised▾
Provider of propulsion systems for satellites. It designs and develops propulsion systems for solid rockets. Its service portfolio includes systems analysis, coupled structural, thermal, and fluids analysis, program management, and consultation.
- May 2025Grant (prize money)$162.2K
#7
Acquired · Reston, Virginia · founded 2008 · 59 employees$29.6Mraised▾
Provider of satellite time and location technology solutions for various industries. The STL technology enables users to position, navigate, and time. It is an alternative for GPS and GNSS technologies. It can be applicable for IoT, critical infrastructure, and cybersecurity. It caters to government, financial, communication, and energy industores.
- Sep 2021Grant (prize money)$80.9K
- Oct 2019Series C$26M
- Dec 2016Series A$3.3M
- Apr 2015Series A—
#8
Series B · Herndon, Virginia · founded 2013 · 5 employees$35Mraised▾
Platform offering advanced imaging and geospatial intelligence solutions. It includes hyperspectral imaging, advanced analytics, and decision-support tools designed to serve defense, security, environmental, and commercial applications. By integrating cutting-edge technology with data interpretation, it helps organizations enhance situational awareness, improve decision-making, and address critical challenges across diverse sectors.
- Sep 2021Series B—
- Sep 2014Series A—
#9
Series A · Tysons, Virginia · founded 2013 · 5 employees$50.3Mraised▾
Provider of a low earth orbit satellite constellation technology. It utilizes a constellation of satellites to provide global connectivity with high speed,low latency and secure data transfer. Their solution is designed to cater to the needs of corporate and government clients requiring premium services.
- Sep 2019Series A$50M
- Jan 2016Conventional Debt$407K
- Mar 2013Seed$300K
#10
Series A · Arlington, Virginia · founded 2015 · 87 employees$32.4Mraised▾
Developer of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology and data services. They design, build, test, and operate systems, from sensors to spacecraft. The company provides remote sensing and mission solutions. They offer flight-proven hardware for mission-ready advantages.
- Jan 2021Series A$32.4M
- May 2018Seed—
#11
Acqui-Hired · Arlington, Virginia · founded 2014 · 32 employees$5.2Mraised▾
OmniEarth is a geospatial analytics firm. OmniEarth specializes in image processing, data fusion, big data and predictive analytics and caters to enterprises, governments and consumers. They have partnered with satellite imagery providers as well as other aerial imagery providers for the required imagery data. Has plans of launching their own satellite constellation by 2018. OmniEarth currently works with two California districts to meet their water conservation goals.
- Feb 2016Conventional Debt—
- Feb 2016Series A$5.2M
#12
Public · Mclean, Virginia · founded 2001 · 760 employees$22.1Kraised▾
Network of satellite communications providing voice, data, and messaging services. It offers connectivity for various applications, including safety, security, and critical communications. The network supports governments, industries, and innovators requiring dependable connectivity. It provides solutions for aviation safety, maritime emergency systems, and defense communications.
- Jan 2020Grant (prize money)$22.1K
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How research on Space Tech in Virginia is moving
A read on the academic research around Space Tech in Virginia — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 189 papers.
- Virginia Tech82
- University of Virginia49
- West Virginia University41
- Virginia Diodes5
- West Virginia Wesleyan College3
- Spacecraft6→14
- CubeSat1→9
- Aerospace engineering3→4
- CubeSat5→12
- Satellite1→6
- Aerospace engineering2→6
- Spacecraft9→11
- Thermal1→3
- Space (punctuation)8
- Spacecraft5
- Rocket (weapon)3
- Aerospace3
- Space industry3
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