Top 10 Spacetech Startups to Lookout for in 2022

by Apoorva Bellapu
February 27, 2022

Every year, there are countless startups that come to life – in almost every field that one can think of. Of late, one industry that has gained immense popularity when it comes to startups is spacetech industry. The emerging companies within this spacetech industry stand the potential to reach lofty heights and cater to the organization’s needs in the best possible manner. In this article, we will talk about the top 10 spacetech startups to look out for in 2022. Keep reading!

Skyroot Aerospace

Skyroot Aerospace is a spacetech company founded by ex-ISRO scientists who had worked on the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV)-Mk. III at India’s Space Research Association. What cannot skip our attention is how Skyroot grabbed eyeballs for successfully test-firing India’s first fully cryogenic 3D printed liquid propulsion engine recently.

Pixxel

Pixxel enjoys attention like never before as the start-up’s CEO and co-founder, Awais Ahmed recently stated that the company now seeks to launch two satellites in early 2022, while a third one is being tested. Pixxel has designed and built its own hyperspectral imaging satellites.

Ephemersys

Ephemersys is a Hungarian startup that allows space scientists and researchers to analyse multiple scenarios on multiple orbits and compare them to achieve rapid decision-making. CubeSat builder, data and RF-Link analysis, power analysis, radiation analysis, thermal analysis, and lifetime and debris analysis are a few of its many remarkable features.

DcubeD

DcubeD, a German startup, manufactures nanosatellite actuators and deployable structures for the commercial space industry. It has come up with a product, Space Selfie Stick D3S3which had made headlines, and has made headlines. It enables satellite health monitoring and detects problems without relying on onboard sensors. How amazing is that?

Bellatrix Aerospace

Bellatrix Aerospace is yet another Indian spacetech startup that reportedly wants to launch its own rocket. In the coming days, there will be a soak test of its proprietary hall-effect thruster. No wonder, Bellatrix’s 2022 test launch may prove critical to a lot of its future plans.

MyelinS

This US-based spacetech startup builds space robotics software that offers onboard cognitive and sensory processing capabilities using neuromorphic computing technology. The entire focus here is on enabling the robots to move around, sense their environment, and make real-time decisions.

Dhruva Space

Dhruva Space, an Indian spacetech startup, has a solid plan in place – deploying multiple constellations depending on the kind of demand its clients have. Additionally, it also plans to have its own ground and launch stations, offering them as services for companies that want access to space.

Mission Space

It is a Latvian space tech startup that provides space weather monitoring. One of the interesting aspects to note here is that the startup’s software analyses this data and offers real-time updates on the ground about space weather changes. This further aids in decision-making.

Agnikul Cosmos

This startup managed to test-fire and showcase its semi-cryogenic second-stage rocket engine, which it claims to be the first of its kind in the world. It is an India-based spacetech startup that is all set to grab eyeballs in the days to come.

Solstorm

Solstorm, a Norwegian spacetech startup, aims at enabling hybrid propulsion. What is worth mentioning is the fact that its propulsion system does not use external engines, propellants, or internal supply for propulsion.