Top Aerospace Startups in 2026

The solar industry has grown significantly over the last 10 years; however, it still suffers from a very manual, inefficient value chain. Scanifly has created a drone-based software for solar installers that uses drone imagery and AI to automate the development and maintenance process. The software reduces surveying and design time by 90% and centralizes everything on one platform, while enhancing system accuracy and worker safety. Currently, customers can upload drone imagery, design all in 3D, and export site specs, customer proposals, shading reports and CAD layouts.

Hadrian is a precision manufacturing company that manufactures precision components to serve aerospace and defense clients. It builds autonomous, software-defined precision component factories that help its customers make rockets, satellites, jets, and eVTOLs.

We provide data to customers that helps make the invisible (radio signals) visible.

Redwire focuses on space commercialization, digitally engineered spacecraft, on-orbit service, assembly, and manufacturing. Redwire Space is accelerating humanity's progress into space by providing dependable, cost-effective, and lengthy infrastructure for future generations.

Blackwave provides a highly automated process for the cost-efficient production of complex carbon fibre components. The technology is called Carbon Sheet Molding Compound (C-SMC). C-SMC is a compression molding process of chopped carbon fibres and a thermoset plastic matrix. Forced by high pressure and heat, the material flows during the processing and cures in its final shape. In this way Blackwave solves many problems of conventional CFRP manufacturing methods.

Our engineers are our product. We are solving complex engineering challenges for our customers.

Terran Orbital are the leading innovators and providers of picosatellites, cubesats, and nanosatellites. They provide cost-effective end-to-end new space aerospace solutions for enterprises, universities, and government agencies. Their business is comprised of three operating groups that create their various lines of business. Research, Development, and Manufacturing (RDM) – They have over ten years’ experience and some of the best minds in the nanosatellite industry. They provide R&D consulting services and manufacturing for many government agencies, such as NASA, DARPA, JPL and military organizations such as the DOD, NRL, and NRO. Launch Services – They bridge Earth to Space for those seeking to launch pico and nanosatellites. Data Network & Subscriber Services – They are building a global constellation of best-in-class nanosatellites that will form an unprecedented data infrastructure in space. They expect their network will match or exceed the bandwidth carrying capacity of existing full-sized data satellites at half the cost to subscribers. They will add functionality, capacity, and software applications to their infrastructure on a continuous basis, leveraging it as a foundation for scalable growth in both their company and the space industry as a whole.

vistaBee is a premier provider of high-quality visual content for real estate professionals, specializing in photography, videography, and immersive 3D experiences. With a focus on capturing each property’s unique appeal, we create compelling visuals that bring listings to life and make them stand out globally. Our mission is to elevate listings through stunning visuals that resonate with buyers, enhancing engagement and generating impactful results.

At the forefront of radio and satellite communication technology for over 70 years at sea and 40 years on land, Cobham Satcom is a global and market-leading provider of radio and satellite communication solutions and services for industries that need to be available and safe 24/7, anywhere at sea or on land – today and in the future. By exploring new technologies, partnerships, and spaces, Cobham Satcom continues to deliver on tracking and pointing innovation, and designing and manufacturing high-performance radio and communication terminals, gateways, and systems solutions under the SAILOR, Sea Tel, EXPLORER and TRACKER brands.