Tesseract

Tesseract Space designs and manufactures spacecraft propulsion hardware for commercial satellites, robotic exploration missions, and human spaceflight. The company produces off-the-shelf thrusters, multi-thruster modules, and complete propulsion systems that enable precise satellite positioning and movement. Their components support small satellite missions ranging from 1U CubeSats to larger orbital transfer vehicles, providing cost-effective solutions for space exploration and commercial space infrastructure.

SpinLaunch

SpinLaunch is revolutionizing satellite deployment with its innovative kinetic launch system. The company uses a ground-based, electric-powered centrifuge to accelerate payloads to hypersonic speeds, drastically reducing the need for traditional rocket fuel. This approach offers a more cost-effective and environmentally sustainable method for placing small satellites into low Earth orbit. SpinLaunch’s technology promises to increase launch frequency while significantly lowering costs, potentially transforming the economics of space access. The company is also developing specialized satellites and subsystems optimized for its unique launch method, further expanding its role in the space industry.