Space

For founders pursuing commercial opportunities that exploit the recent drop in the cost of accessing space and enable humanity to benefit from space-based technologies.

CDL Space is a Global Stream hosted by CDL-Toronto, CDL-Paris, CDL-Texas, and CDL-Milan.


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Spatiam Corporation

Spatiam has developed a commercial Delay and Disruption Tolerant Networking (DTN) solution designed for interplanetary communication. The platform addresses the challenges of slow, unreliable, and delayed space communications that impede scientific progress, exploration, and safety as humanity ventures deeper into space. Spatiam’s platform is the first to offer multi-administration capabilities and a zero-trust security model.

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CDL Mentor Endorsement
"I am impressed by Spatiam’s vision and progress in developing scalable technology that enables efficient and reliable data communications in space, where traditional network technologies such as TCP/IP will not always work due to distance, delays, and disruptions. Alberto and his team have pioneered the use of Delay Tolerant Networks to address these challenges and already have traction with NASA, the International Space Station and Lunar. They will extend this to support reliable communications networks in both Low Earth Orbit and interplanetary applications."  - Chris Lewicki, XPRIZE Space Domain Chair | Interplanetary Enterprises

Parsimoni

Parsimoni is building SpaceOS, a secure, efficient, and flexible operating system for satellite payload computers. It enables in-orbit software management, maximizing satellite utility and paving the way for a future satellite App Store and Satellite-as-a-Service Marketplace. SpaceOS offers not only “write software once, run it on any satellite” but it is also secure by design due to its unikernel architecture and memory-safe programming language.

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CDL Mentor Endorsement
"Parsimoni is bringing proven cloud-computing experience to the space sector with SpaceOS. As more infrastructure is deployed to space, it can leverage the same trends that scaled computing from the desktop to the datacenter. SpaceOS will deploy technology to accelerate this transition." - Chris Lewicki, XPRIZE Space Domain Chair | Interplanetary Enterprises

Paratus Medical (Formerly ResusMind)

Paratus is building the future of emergency medical response through AI-augmented clinical decision support. Their flagship product guides healthcare providers through the critical first hours of resuscitation with real-time support for drug dosing, equipment selection, and procedural algorithms – all available offline on any mobile device, making it an ideal solution for remote locations.

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CDL Mentor Endorsement
"It has been breathtaking to watch the pace at which Paratus Medical has moved to advance, deliver and scale their products. That, combined with the founders' enthusiasm and attitude, has made it a joy to be a part of their journey. As a physician, I believe in Paratus' capacity to effect positive change at a large scale, to make resuscitation safer, and to reduce morbidity and mortality through their products." - Shawna Pandya, Assistant Clinical Professor, University of Alberta

ADAM Aerospace

ADAM Aerospace’s Zenith 0 platform secures and verifies critical data for government agencies, private aerospace companies, and commercial ventures by leveraging advanced cryptography, blockchain, and a robust, DoD-vetted, private distributed ledger.

adamaerocorp.com

CDL Mentor Endorsement
"It has been a privilege to mentor Michael Adams, founder of ADAM Aerospace, through the CDL Space Stream. Their Zenith 0 platform directly addresses one of the most pressing challenges in today’s space and defense landscape: the integrity of sensor data in the face of growing cyber threats. By introducing blockchain-based chain of custody for space-collected data, ADAM Aerospace is creating the trust layer needed as commercial sensing becomes integral to defense operations. With over 40 years of experience in the space industry—as both an engineer and entrepreneur—I recognize the significance of what Michael and his team are building. Their technical insight, clear mission focus, and understanding of operational defense environments set them apart. ADAM Aerospace is not just innovating—they are defining what it means to secure the future of space-based information." - Carol Zanmiller, Chief Strategy Officer, Rebel Space Technologies

Asteroid Mining Corporation

Asteroid Mining Corporation (AMC) develops advanced robotic technologies designed for space exploration and industrial applications on Earth. Their first product, a hexapedal robot, can operate in hazardous and hard-to-reach environments, such as lunar terrains and industrial sites like shipyards. By creating technologies with immediate terrestrial applications, the venture aims to advance its long-term goal of making asteroid resource utilization economically viable.

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CDL Mentor Endorsement
"I’ve spent time with the AMC Robotics team across multiple CDL sessions and side conversations. What stands out most is how committed they are — not just to the tech, but to doing the hard things that move a business forward. Andrey, Mitch, and Mikael have shown strong character under pressure. They’ve made tough calls, pushed through tight cashflow, and kept momentum alive even when investor timelines didn’t match their own. They show up prepared, they listen, and they act. When feedback comes in, they don’t nod and move on. They question, sharpen, and adapt. That kind of engagement is rare. Technically, they’re tackling a difficult problem: building climbing robotic systems that can operate in extreme environments. The magnetic gripper system, inspection use cases in shipyards, and the work they’re doing to align quality control specs with end-user needs all point to a team that’s not just inventing but building toward commercial outcomes. The work they’re doing in Japan and their emerging foothold in North America show a clear path to market. Their mission connects near-term industrial use with a longer-term play in space systems. They’re realistic about the steps needed to get there. They don’t romanticize space. They’re building real capabilities now and mapping that forward. It’s been a privilege to support them. I believe they have the right mix of urgency, grit, and technical depth to build something that matters." - Salar Javid, President, Javid & Company Inc

Astroteq.ai

Astroteq.ai is revolutionizing earthquake forecasting with an AI-driven system that harnesses space technology as a multimodal data source. By integrating satellite imagery and cosmic ray data, this innovative solution delivers alerts up to 14 days in advance, which enables governments, businesses, and insurers to implement proactive strategies, significantly enhancing the protection of lives, infrastructure, and assets.

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CDL Mentor Endorsement
"Working with the Astroteq.ai team over the past year has been a reminder of what early-stage ventures should strive to be: skeptical, curious, coachable, and committed to solving real-world problems. From the start, the founders have shown openness to feedback, a willingness to engage with tough questions, and a drive to improve not just their technology but also their approach to building trust and credibility, which is an uphill battle. What impressed me most wasn’t the technical ambition (though it’s there), but their responsiveness. When gaps were pointed out—whether in communication strategy, data validation, or model assumptions—they didn’t get defensive. They listened, regrouped, and acted. That mindset is rare and valuable. Their mission is bold: to build a scalable system for forecasting earthquakes using muon detection and machine learning. It’s a high-risk, high-impact idea, and one that requires both scientific courage and operational discipline. They’re building in public, navigating uncertainty, and working to validate results through independent verification; steps many founders skip in this highly contested field. This is a team that knows what it doesn’t know, but still pushes forward with purpose and humility. They’ve made meaningful progress under resource constraints, and I’ve seen firsthand how much they’ve grown. They need more resources, as well as scientific and business rigor, to ensure success. I support them because they’re building the right way—with grit and a real sense of mission to save lives, assets and infrastructure." - Salar Javid, President, Javid & Company Inc

Blue Cubed

Blue Cubed is working to solve the broadband satellite inter-connectivity problem for the growing small satellite market by providing a gigabit class low SWaP optical communications terminal (OCT) that is self-contained and easy to integrate. Blue Cubed’s Cobalt OCT provides “Ethernet like” connectivity between satellites in a small form-factor without the painful international licensing requirements required of radio frequency systems (RF).

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CDL Mentor Endorsement
"It has been a privilege to mentor Blue Cubed through the CDL Space Stream and watch the company’s progress as they develop a breakthrough optical communications terminal. Their product—delivering Ethernet-like connectivity between satellites in a compact form factor, without the usual international RF licensing hurdles—marks a significant advancement in how we enable in-space networking. With over 40 years in the space industry as both an engineer and entrepreneur, I’m excited to see the shift toward software and networking at the space layer, moving beyond legacy RF-centric architectures. The Blue Cubed management team stands out for their deep experience leading complex space projects, their clarity of vision, and their ability to execute. They are exceptionally well-positioned to help shape the future of commercial space infrastructure, especially in a world increasingly defined by high-volume data flows and a geopolitically contested orbital environment." - Carol Zanmiller, Chief Strategy Officer, Rebel Space Technologies

Cambrian Works Inc.

Cambrian Works has developed a software suite to manage networking, communication links, and emulation of space systems (i.e., digital twins) for in-space communications and data relay at scale. Cambrian’s focus on space-to-space links allows fast, efficient tour and network management that can be delivered as software only or in their edge-computer and router hardware supporting both optical and RF crosslinks.

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CDL Mentor Endorsement
"It has been a privilege to mentor Cambrian Works through the CDL Space Stream and witness their progress in developing a transformative architecture for space-to-space communications. After 40 years in the space industry as both an engineer and entrepreneur, I’m genuinely excited to see software and networking capabilities moving into orbit—breaking from the legacy model of relying solely on RF downlinks. The Cambrian Works team brings deep experience from prior space missions and is building a critical layer of modern infrastructure that will enable the dynamic and efficient routing of data and edge computing in space. Their vision is not only technically sound but also aligned with the evolving commercial demands and the strategic realities of a more contested space environment. They are playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of space networks." - Carol Zanmiller, Chief Strategy Officer, Rebel Space Technologies

InSpacePropulsion Technologies

ISPTech revolutionizes the spacecraft market with affordable, quickly available and high-performing propulsion solutions for every spacecraft. As spin-off from the German Aerospace Center ISPTech leverages more than 10 years of R&D to pioneer a new era of space mobility.

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CDL Mentor Endorsement
"I chose to raise my hand for the venture because I find the founders to be driven, technically competent, and coachable. While I am not traditionally bullish on the concept of being an in-space propulsion system provider, I do believe that given their experience at DLR working similar technology, if this team can (a) close their fundraising round, (b) deliver the engines to their new paid contract on time, and (c) successfully fly them in space next year, they will stand out from most of the rest and make a solid acquisition target. The industry needs more picks and shovels teams who can actually execute! ISP has the potential to be one such team." - Lauren Lyons, Consultant / Founder

Juno Propulsion Inc.

Juno Propulsion develops in-space thrusters for satellite manufacturers, utilizing rotating detonation combustion (RDC) technology to enhance propulsion efficiency for orbit raising, station-keeping, and orbital maneuvering. This use of RDC technology improves fuel efficiency, extends the mission lifetime, ensures safety, and enables the ability to carry up to double the cargo payloads compared to existing propulsion solutions.

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CDL Mentor Endorsement
"Juno Propulsion is innovating rocket engine propulsion technology with advancements in rotating detonation engines. The co-founders have done an incredible amount of work to bring designs, hardware, and testing forward with minimal resources and I believe that frugal approach to success will serve them well as they raise funding for their own facility and fabrication capability. This team is extremely coachable and is poised to enter the defense market for hypersonic systems. Through ongoing development and aerospace vehicle partnerships, Juno is well positioned for growth in the hypersonic defense sector over the next 3 years." - Jeff Thornburg, Founder / CEO / Engineering Leader, Interstellar Technologies

Lodestar Space

Lodestar is addressing security threats in orbit with robotic capability, built for universal interaction with cooperative and uncooperative space assets. Fully platform agnostic to give maximum choice to allied warfighters, their hardware and software products augment heritage spacecraft to operate autonomously in denied environments, giving operators dexterity in dealing with unseen orbital threats and associated countermeasures.

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CDL Mentor Endorsement
"Lodestar is included in a new defense category of companies focused on robotic arm and end effector technology and analysis. This type of system can enable offensive and defensive military applications along with commercial in-space logistics capabilities. Gathering a lot of positive attention from the U.S. DoD, Lodestar is forming partnerships with U.S. and European spacecraft developers to enable end-to-end mission solutions for defense customers. I feel that Lodestar is poised for growth over the next 18-36 months as their systems start to fly on-orbit to validate defense applications." - Jeff Thornburg, Founder / CEO / Engineering Leader, Interstellar Technologies

LEAP

LEAP is an aerospace company transforming space logistics with rapid-response, mass producible launch solutions designed to eliminate bottlenecks in space access. Leveraging proprietary propulsion technology and modern manufacturing techniques, LEAP delivers scalable and cost-effective launch solutions for national security, commercial payload deployment, and global point-to-point logistics applications. 

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CDL Mentor Endorsement
"What inspired me to raise my hand for this venture is the urgent need to revolutionize space logistics-bridging the gap between critical national security requirements and the limitations of today’s slow, complex launch systems. LEAP’s vision for simple, mass-producible, and responsive launch vehicles directly addresses the bottlenecks that delay deployment of tactical and commercial payloads, making rapid, on-demand access to space a reality for defense and industry alike. LEAP is powered by a team combining deep technical expertise with a relentless drive for operational simplicity and reliability. Their proprietary propulsion technology and streamlined manufacturing enable launches in hours, not months, supporting everything from urgent satellite deployment to global point-to-point cargo delivery. LEAP’s approach-simple, responsive, and scalable-positions them to unlock a new era of agile, mission-adaptive space operations, and I'm eager to collaborate with CDL’s network to accelerate this transformation." - Charlie McGillis, Founder & CEO, 2 Polaris & Beyond

NordSpace Corp.

Nordspace is building 3 key pillars of the space economy: Orbital Launch Vehicles, Spaceports, and Space Systems. They build engines to power the Tundra orbital launch vehicle (delivers 500kg to LEO) and the Supersonic & Hypersonic Applications Research Platform (for high-altitude, high-speed, low-cost missions). NordSpace is developing Spaceport Canada for sovereign access to space. Lastly, the company develops spacecraft with AI-edge computing, serving SDA needs for commercial/defence sectors.

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CDL Mentor Endorsement
"NordSpace's rocket development has the potential to broaden the list of nations with launch capabilities, and help fill the increasing demand for launch services. The team combines an experienced and successful founder, as well as knowledgeable engineers. Being well self-funded allows them to follow an optimal initial design and growth path, to not be distracted by funding opportunities off their roadmap, and to execute efficiently." - Margarita Marinova, Senior Engineer and Planetary Scientist, Independent

Marble Imaging AG

Marble Imaging develops very high-resolution Earth Observation satellites to provide scalable environmental and security monitoring solutions. With its proprietary satellite constellation and unique spectral capabilities, including short wave infrared satellite imagery, the venture aims to address the growing European need for accessible, high-quality EO data, supporting industries, governments, and institutions in sustainability and security efforts.

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CDL Mentor Endorsement
"I raised my hand for Marble Imaging because we are in a pivotal moment in history—where Europe’s need for sovereign Earth observation capabilities is no longer theoretical but urgent. Marble is seizing this geopolitical and technological inflection point with precision: they are building a scalable EO platform, anchored in proprietary SWIR imaging, that offers a truly sovereign solution for environmental and security intelligence. Their constellation roadmap, technical execution, and clear market entry through government and maritime security use cases position them to become a cornerstone of Europe’s space intelligence infrastructure. The team brings deep domain expertise, humility, and a relentless drive to execute. If they secure the right capital and partners, they won't just compete—they’ll lead." - James Slifierz, CEO, SkyWatch

O Analytics Incorporated

O Analytics develops algorithmic software for real-time satellite identification and hypersonic target tracking, detecting and characterizing previously unseen space objects. Focusing in low Earth orbit (LEO), the company provides artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions that improve effective resolution and insights from low-quality imagery.

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CDL Mentor Endorsement
"O Analytics is building a critical layer of digital infrastructure for the orbital era—real-time custody of known and unknown objects in space. With collisions, debris proliferation, and geopolitical tensions in LEO accelerating, the need for space situational awareness that is persistent, software-native, and sensor-agnostic has never been more urgent. Their platform, Aerie, offers that capability—without dependence on hardware, ground-based radar arrays, or cooperative targets. It fuses multi-sensor, all-weather inputs using proprietary, AI-driven detection pipelines (notably the patent-pending DELTA™ algorithm) and delivers real-time insights with low latency and bandwidth demand. This is not a cataloguing tool—this is orbital command and control software for a new space regime. What sets them apart: Founder credibility: Dr. Stacey Franklin Jones has a Ph.D. in Computer Science and over 25 years of experience leading high-performance computing and space systems development for government, military, and research institutions. She has built and operated large-scale, secure systems in federal and defense environments. Technical and strategic moat: O Analytics outperforms legacy competitors like LeoLabs and ExoAnalytic by being sensor-agnostic, not wedded to capital-heavy hardware infrastructure, and capable of identifying unknown or non-cooperative objects. The DELTA™ algorithm—currently patent-pending—underpins a scalable, defensible AI pipeline. Traction: 7 U.S. DoD contracts (including with Space Force and Air Force) and $2.3M in non-dilutive capital already secured. Massive market upside: Their GTM plan spans three major Verticals: Government/Defense (ACVs of $5–10M): orbital custody, defense SSA, and C2 integration Commercial (ACVs of $2–4M): satellite ops, insurers, constellation management Consumer: LEOspatial™—the first real-time orbital data platform for enthusiasts, media, and academia Execution-ready: Aerie v1.0 is slated for launch within 18 months, with a revenue trajectory targeting $17M by 2027 and $54M+ by 2029. This is a rare case where the technology, team, and timing are aligned. Aerie has the potential to become the orbital equivalent of a global air traffic control system—but for a contested and congested LEO environment. - Jason Carvalho, Chairman & Managing Partner, Carvalho Capital

Orbital Paradigm

Orbital Paradigm is developing the Kestrel space return vehicle, a reusable, low-cost system designed for frequent, low-acceleration reentry missions, catering to biotech/pharma, advanced materials, and In-orbit demo/validation companies conducting in-space production and experiments. It’s onboard software ensures landing accuracy within 1km and limits reentry acceleration to below 3g, providing superior performance in both reentry loads and precision. The reusable platform will evolve in the future to provide advanced in space logistics with reuse, including cargo to stations.

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CDL Mentor Endorsement
"This is exactly the type of Venture that we want to take part in and graduate from CDL. They have a product that answers to a real need in Space logistics. They have the technical and engineering knowledge to build a solid foundation. They are hardworking and eager to grow, both personally and professionally, as demonstrated by their effective integration of feedback from the mentor community. It has been a real pleasure to mentor them which I will continue to do post-graduation because I believe in what they are doing." - Laura Todd